Athens vs. Sparta should be one of the most interesting parts of an Ancient Greece unit. The contrast is right there. Democracy and debate on one side. Military discipline and toughness on the other. But if we are not careful, it turns into a basic chart students copy and forget. Athens: education, arts, democracy. Sparta: military, strength, oligarchy. Done. Not exactly thrilling. I like teaching Athens vs. Sparta with activities that make students compare, defend, and actually use the differences between the two city-states. 1. Try a city-state real estate pitch This one is simple and usually gets some great student responses. Divide the class into two groups: one group…