Monday, June 20, 2011

The Roots of the Enlightenment (6/20/11)

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 the roots of the Enlightenment.

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.



Task 1: For students who did not attend the EOY field lesson, you must correctly submit your presentations here. Track as Mr. Herrera shows you how to do this.

Task 2: Fill out the correct answer form for SA #15. Place it in the proper bin when finished. Then read silently until Mr. Herrera calls your attention.

Task 3: On your own, review the presentation titled Roots of the Enlightenment. Take Cornell notes on the next available page in your notebook. Get Mr. Herrera's signature before moving forward.

Task 4: Create a 4-box comic using MakeBeliefsComix.com. Take a look at Mr. Herrera's example. The requirements are as follows:
  • Box 1: Summarize how the Enlightenment grew out of the Scientific Revolution (p. 400, The Scientific Revolution)
  • Box 2: Summarize how the Enlightenment has roots in the Renaissance and Reformation (p. 400, The Renaissance and Reformation)
  • Box 3: Summarize how Enlightenment thinkers were inspired by classical culture (p. 400, Classical and Christian Influences)
  • Box 4: Summarize how Enlightenment thinkers prized reason over authority (p. 401, New Ideas Versus Old Beliefs)

Task 5: Submit your MakeBeliefsComix here.


Homework: 
  1. For students who went on the EOY field lesson, you must finish your GoAnimate video by Thursday, June 23, 2011.
  2. Finish your MakeBeliefsComix on the Enlightenment. 

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