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Warm Up What is the difference between these two forms of government…totalitarianism and democracy How does this relate to our study of Greece?
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Warm Up Determine which class you would prefer to be in, and explain why in 3-5 sentences Class A: Ms. Foster believes that students should help to make the classroom rules. The class votes on such rules as whether they can chew gum in class, eat in class, leave their seats whenever they want, speak without raising their hands, and wear hats in class. Students also vote on the punishments for breaking any rules. Class B: Ms. Kobe sets the rules for the class. The rules are quite strict. Students may not chew gum or eat in class. They cannot leave their seats unless they raise their hangs and ask permission. No hats are allowed. Students may not talk when Ms. Kobe is giving a lesson. Ms. Kobe also has strict punishments. If a student breaks any rule, they must spend one hour after school cleaning the classroom.
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Athens V. Sparta
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Learning Target I am learning about whether Sparta or Athens was a more desirable city-state to live in. Success Criteria: Describe Athenian and Spartan government, economy, education, and treatment of women/slaves Compare and contrast life in Athens and Sparta Determine which was a more desirable city-state to live in, and justify that decision
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Key Vocabulary Totalitarianism: the state holds total authority over the society and seeks to control all aspects of public and private life wherever possible Example Hitler and Mussolini Democracy: a form of government in which the ruling power is shared by all citizens
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You have explored the roots of two political systems: totalitarianism and democracy
Both forms of government exist in the modern world, but the roots for each can be found in ancient Greece
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Life in two city states- Comparing two city- states Read 27.1 and 27.2
Which city state do you think was a better place to live in Ancient Greece? Life in two city states- Comparing two city- states Read 27.1 and 27.2
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A Sparta B Athens
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Reflection Athens Sparta
Determine which class you would prefer to be in, and explain why in 3-5 sentences Class A: Ms. Foster believes that students should help to make the classroom rules. The class votes on such rules as whether they can chew gum in class, eat in class, leave their seats whenever they want, speak without raising their hands, and wear hats in class. Students also vote on the punishments for breaking any rules. Athens Class B: Ms. Kobe sets the rules for the class. The rules are quite strict. Students may not chew gum or eat in class. They cannot leave their seats unless they raise their hangs and ask permission. No hats are allowed. Students may not talk when Ms. Kobe is giving a lesson. Ms. Kobe also has strict punishments. If a student breaks any rule, they must spend one hour after school cleaning the classroom. Sparta
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Previewing Sparta vs Athens
Upper classes had all power and privilege. Helots (slaves)did all the nonmilitary work. All citizens were equal. Women and slaves were excluded from becoming citizens. All education focused on military strategies and war Education focused on physical and mental skills
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Task Read section 27.2 on page 260
Write a brief, 2-3 sentence summary of Athens Write a brief, 2-3 sentence summary of Sparta Decide which one you think was a better place to live in Ancient Greece, and write that on your sticky note. Have the class stand up and divide themselves up between Athens and Sparta. Make any changes that you need to make to even teams out, and then have them sit with their groups on their side of the class
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Warm Up Which is more important to a civilization… brains or brawn (physical strength)? Explain
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Athens V. Sparta
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Learning Target I am learning about whether Sparta or Athens was a more desirable city-state to live in. Success Criteria: Describe Athenian and Spartan government, economy, education, and treatment of women/slaves Compare and contrast life in Athens and Sparta Determine which was a more desirable city-state to live in, and justify that decision
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Key Vocabulary Totalitarianism: the state holds total authority over the society and seeks to control all aspects of public and private life wherever possible Example Hitler and Mussolini Democracy: a form of government in which the ruling power is shared by all citizens
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Athens vs Sparta Research
Of more than 300 Greek city-states, Athens and Sparta were the most powerful. Yet these two city states were huge rivals and had very little in common. This exercise will allow you to research, organize and articulate specific arguments and evidence in a formal debate based on the question: Which was more desirable to live in, Athens or Sparta?
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Division of Teams You are being divided into 2 groups: one representing ATHENS and the other representing SPARTA. Once in small groups, you will research that society according to one of the selected topics below. Remember, you are encouraged to investigate the strengths and weaknesses of your opponents’ society as well as the strengths and weaknesses of your own. Each group will have to read about and record info about the following of your assigned city: Government Economy Education Women and Slaves Resources:
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Athens vs Sparta Recording Sheet
Athens/Sparta Athens Pros/Cons Sparta Government (261/265) Pros Cons Economy (262/266) Education (263/267) Women/Slaves (264/268)
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Athens vs Sparta Recording Sheet
Athens (page 71) Positive Negative Government (page 261) Economy (page 262) Education (page 263) Women/Slaves (page 264) Sparta (page 72) Positive Negative Government (page 265) Economy (page 266) Education (page 267) Women/Slaves (page 268)
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Remember… PRO – you will be reading about your city-state, and debating everything that was good about them CON – you will be reading about the other city-state, and debating everything that was bad about them
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Discussion Spartan society depended heavily on their Helots (slaves). DO you think their society could have existed without the slaves? During the years B.C., Athens and Sparta engaged in wars with one another. Given what you know about the two states, which state do you think was victorious? Defend your choice. Athens will ultimately lose these wars.
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Discussion Continued Which state would you have rather lived in, Athens or Sparta? Explain why Analyze how a "democratic" society can deny rights to some individuals? Despite Sparta's accomplishments, the state did not leave an artistic legacy as Athens did. How does this reflect the philosophy of Spartan society? Should a society make art a priority? How "democratic" a society was Athens? Compare Athens to our society. What are the similarities? What are some differences?
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Warm Up Which City State is the most desirable to live in? Explain.
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Sparta vs Athens Debate Prep
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Learning Target I am learning about whether Sparta or Athens was a more desirable city-state to live in. Success Criteria: Describe Athenian and Spartan government, economy, education, and treatment of women/slaves Compare and contrast life in Athens and Sparta Determine which was a more desirable city-state to live in, and justify that decision
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Key Vocabulary Totalitarianism: the state holds total authority over the society and seeks to control all aspects of public and private life wherever possible Example Hitler and Mussolini Democracy: a form of government in which the ruling power is shared by all citizens
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Task Once in debate groups, you will research your society according to selected topic. You are encouraged to investigate the strengths and weaknesses of your opponents’ society as well as the strengths and weaknesses of your own. Please see additional resources that Mrs. Law has provided
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Task With your group, you need to set up the Debate Topics.
Remember, groups should use the strongest arguments and evidence during debates. This should be organized in a FACT SHEET that each student must complete for individual mark and debate mark. Use Chapter 27 to help you answer the following: Opening statement Who had the better GOVERNMENT? Who had the better ECONOMY? Who had the better EDUCATION? Who treated their WOMEN/SLAVES better? Closing statement
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Athens / Sparta Debate Fact Sheet Homework
IF you have not finished your fact sheet, each student must complete his/her own fact sheet and submit it on date of debate to participate! Complete the chart with your research for your arguments and evidence. THIS SHOULD BE ON YOUR OWN and SHOULD BE DIFFERENT THAN YOUR PARTNER/GROUP MEMBERS!
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Argument Evidence + Source Other:
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Warm Up You will need to answer the following but…YOUR ROLE HAS BEEN SWITCHED! Opening statement Who had the better GOVERNMENT? Who had the better ECONOMY? Who had the better EDUCATION? Who treated their WOMEN/SLAVES better? Closing statement
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Sparta vs Athens Debate
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Learning Target I am learning about whether Sparta or Athens was a more desirable city-state to live in. Success Criteria: Evaluate the rights and roles of citizens in Sparta vs Athens Compare and contrast life in Athens and Sparta.
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Key Vocabulary Totalitarianism: the state holds total authority over the society and seeks to control all aspects of public and private life wherever possible Example Hitler and Mussolini Democracy: a form of government in which the ruling power is shared by all citizens
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Task During debates, each student must explain at least ONE argument pertaining to his/ her topic and offer challenges or rebuttals to opposition. All students must be prepared to defend their position against their opponents.
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Debate Structure TOTAL = 17 minutes
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Debate Procedures Athens opening statement, then Sparta
Government – Sparta PRO, Athens CON, Sparta PRO, Athens CON Economy – Athens PRO, Sparta CON, Athens PRO, Sparta CON Education – Sparta, then Athens Women/Slaves – Athens, then Sparta Sparta closing statement, then Athens
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Athens vs Sparta Recording Sheet During the debate, add additional information to each side
Positive Negative Government (261) Economy (262) Education (263) Women/Slaves (264) Sparta Positive Negative Government (265) Economy (266) Education (267) Women/Slaves (268)
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Post Debate After debate is complete, you are to reflect and report on your opponents’ strongest arguments / challenges / rebuttals.
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Processing Which city-state was a better place to live (Athens and Sparta), and why?
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Processing Could the city-states of Athens and Sparta ever work together? why?
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