Ancient Sparta

Introduction:

In the year 470 B.C. there was an elite group of individuals in Greece, the Spartans. Sparta was a military based city with a well-organized democracy and political system. Home life was set up for keeping everyone happy and the army well stocked. This city is famous for the Battle of Thermopile, and this legendary battle was made possible by the cultural system.

Task:

Visit the following websites and read the assigned articles listed. After reading these articles you will have a better understanding of ancient Spartan culture and the lifestyle of the time. You will also be able to answer questions about the culture, lifestyle, and beliefs of the time.

Process:

Go to the website and read the information on Spartan Elders:

http://www.legendsandchronicles.com/ancient-civilizations/ancient-sparta/

spartan-culture/

1. What was the Spartan Elder’s role to society?

2. In modern day society how would politics differ if we lived as Spartans?

Go to the following website and read about the different classes in Spartan culture:

http://www.legendsandchronicles.com/ancient-civilizations/ancient-sparta/spartan-classes/

1. What where the three social classes in their society?

2. Which social class do you think the average American would be classified

under?

Go to the website listed and read how age classifies the Spartan men:

http://www.legendsandchronicles.com/ancient-civilizations/ancient-sparta/spartan-men/

1. How does age affect a Spartan man’s lifestyle and career?

2. How would you if where a male living under the social system?

Go to the following website and read how the Spartan children had different roles in

society:

http://www.legendsandchronicles.com/ancient-civilizations/ancient-sparta/children-of-sparta/

1. How are the boys and girls raised and treated differently in early childhood?

2. If you could pick your sex, which path would you want to follow in this

lifestyle?

Go to the following website and read how Spartan women contribute and live in

society:

http://www.legendsandchronicles.com/ancient-civilizations/ancient-sparta/spartan-women/

1. How does a women’s role change through out her life?

2. How would you feel if you were a woman living under this system?

Go to the following website to read what “family” was like in Spartan Culture:

http://www.historywiz.com/didyouknow/spartanfamily.htm

1. How is the term family used in Spartan history?

2. How would their life style affect your own relationship with your family?

Evaluation:

Using information found in the articles listed, write a paper on ancient Spartan culture and life. Include whether or not the cultural beliefs and practices are still present in society today. This paper should have no less than five paragraphs (introduction, body, conclusion).

Rubric:

Total Points= _______/100

Conclusion:

Even though this famous culture is no longer a part of this world, their legendary fighting techniques, military strategies, cultural set up, and diplomatic system are still world famous centuries today. Even though we have advanced exponentially since then, can you imagine what it would be like if our society was setup in the way of the famous Spartans? If anyone has a story or a relation to this, please present it at this time.

Group 1

Jessica Stillinger

Kayla Serigne

Thurston Stewart

Rynn Porche

Alida Naquin

Kaitlynn Ledet

Objective: Grade Level 4

After completing the webquest, the learner will be able to compare and contrast the roles of the men, women, and children in Spartan culture during the fourth and fifth centuries with at least three details (analysis).

GLE/Benchmarks:

• Recognize that people in different times and places view the world differently (H-1A-E2)
• Describe and compare family life in the present and the past (H-1B-E1)
• Relate the history of the local community and compare it to other communities of long ago (H-1B-E2)