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.