Lesson Planning

Role-play a child’s typical day in Sparta; think about the Spartan goals of education versus the Athenian ideals; take part in a debate about the merits of each system.

Teaching Outcomes:

• To consider a child’s typical day in Sparta and how their values and priorities differed from Athens.
• To think about the Sparta goals of education versus the Athenian ideals.
• To role-play school life in Sparta and Athens and engage in a philosophical enquiry about the two educational systems.

Children will:

• Consider a child’s typical day in Sparta and how their values and priorities differed from Athens.
• Think about the Sparta goals of education versus the Athenian ideals.
• Role-play school life in Sparta and Athens & engage in a philosophical enquiry about the 2 systems.