This Is Sparta!
In this One-Time class students will learn about the impact of the reforms of Lycurgus on the Spartans; known to Antiquity as the Lacedaemonians.
Keith (M.A. Military History)
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5.0
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What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
This One-Time class will cover the nature of Spartan society and its origins under the Lycurgan reforms during the Archaic Period of Greek History which lead to the formation of an elite, warrior society. Class will consist of a very well-researched presentation which will explore all aspects of Spartan society: government, education, social aspects and, of course, the military aspects of the Spartans. Students can share their impressions about this unprecedented and unique social experiment in Ancient History and bring their own knowledge to class about these enigmatic people of Ancient Greece.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the lawgiver Lycurgus.
Students will learn about the Spartan Constitution.
Students will learn about the education of boys and girls in Sparta.
Students will learn about the Spartan military as an instrument and an institution.
Students will learn about Spartan hoplites and their fighting methods.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will be learning about all aspects of Spartan society, which was a militaristic society and a slave owning society.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
This class will use selected quotes and information from Herodotus, Xenophon, Polybius, and Plutarch.
Joined September, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from American Military University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Maine at Farmington
Bachelor's Degree in History from Acadia University (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Over the past 30 years I have taught I.G.C.S.E, A-Level, I.B., and A.P. History throughout the Atlantic region in both private and public school settings. During that time I have instructed students in a variety of rigorous exam subjects . I am a strong advocate of "immersion education" (historic setting RPG) in the Social Studies classroom. My passion is Military History, which I have been enthusiastically studying my entire life. My present RPG classes involve a number of embedded lessons learned (empathy, teamwork, problem solving, decision-making, etc.) through the Three Pillars of Adventure: Exploration, Role-playing, and Fantasy Combat. My Battles & Generals classes are akin to an "On-Going, interactive discussion-based documentary" as one student put it not too long ago....and that seems about right.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-18 learners per class
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