Tuesday, June 21, 2011

The Enlightenment: Locke vs. Hobbes (6/21/11)

Standard 7.11.5: Describe how democratic thought and institutions were influenced by Enlightenment thinkers (e.g. John Locke, Charles-Louis Montesquieu, American founders).

Objectives: We will describe democratic thought was influenced by John Locke and Thomas Hobbes.


Announcements:
Friendly Reminder: Remember to show excellence by doing the following things:

A) While in class, always work hard and be nice.

B) Please read all tasks fully before asking a teammate or your teacher if you don't understand something.


The results from Skills Assessment #15 are in! Click on the following links to view the results:
Take a look at the Error Analysis for SA #15. See if you missed a question that others missed too.


Task 1: Complete a Mastery Reflection for Skills Assessment #15. Use the Making Up a Standard in Humanities and Make Up Product List sheets to help you. I have shared these documents with you - check your email if you need to access these documents.

Task 2: Take a look at your 8th grade ELA summer homework here. Mr. Herrera will tell you which book(s) you are required to read this summer.

Task 3: Track Mr. Herrera as he presents The Enlightenment: Locke vs. Hobbes. Take Cornell notes on the next available page in your interactive notebook.

Task 4: Watch as Mr. Herrera shows you how to create a Wordle to show your understanding of the theories of John Locke and Thomas Hobbes. Take a look at Mr. Herrera's example. The requirements are as follows:

  • Choose 25 key words related to both Hobbes and Locke
  • Key words are words that are most important to understanding a topic
  • Use pages 402-403 to help you

Task 5: Finish your Locke vs. Hobbes Wordle. Your Wordle should show excellence in that it is organized, neat, and professional.


Homework
Early Finishers:
  1. Check out the class website for early finisher's options.