Stage 1- Desired Results
Essential Questions
Enduring Understandings
Students understand that...
The Enlightenment called into question traditional beliefs and inspired widespread political, economic, and social change. This intellectual movement was used to challenge political authorities in Europe and colonial rule in the Americas. These ideals inspired political and social movements.
According to the Enlightenment thinkers, how should a government rule its people?
How did the Enlightenment affect 18th century social reform movements and Enlightened Despots?
Common Core Standards and Performance Indicators:
Unifying Themes:
Individual Development and Cultural Identity
Development, Movement, and Interaction of Cultures
Time, Continuity, and Change
Geography, Humans, and the Environment
Development and Transformation of Social Structures
Power, Authority, and Governance
Civic Ideals and Practices
Knowledge
Students know that...
Skills
Students will be able to...
Enlightenment thinkers developed political philosophies based on natural laws, which included the concepts of social contract, consent of the governed, and the rights of citizens.
Individuals used Enlightenment ideals to challenge traditional beliefs and secure people’s rights in reform movements, such as women’s rights and abolition; some leaders may be considered enlightened despots.
Students will examine at least three Enlightenment thinkers including John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and key ideas from their written works.
Students will explore the influence of Enlightenment ideals on issues of gender and abolition by examining the ideas of individuals such as Mary Wollstonecraft and William Wilberforce.
Students will examine enlightened despots including Catherine the Great.
Key Terms
natural laws
social contract
natural rights
enlightened despot
bourgeoisie
nationalism
Stage 2- Assessment Evidence
Performance Task
DBQ: "Absolutism and Democracy" (p 85)
Examine primary and secondary sources (on Frederick II, Catherine the Great & Joseph II) and answer the guiding questions.
Other Evidence
Enlightenment Thinkers handout (p 36) Developing new ideas about science, government, and people
Mary Wollstonecraft - Brief biography w/ discussion questions
English Bill of Rights (Page 978 BB)
Stage 3- Related Lessons
These lessons are aligned with the unit goals.
"I Think" - Enlightenment Lesson (p 18) includes:
Do Now: except from "A Vindication of the Rights of Women" by Mary Wollstonecraft
Quotes from Enlightenment Thinkers
Lesson Plan: Teaching the Enlightenment using popular songs (need to find and copy lyrics)
PM Session:
Skills:
Pictures/Political Cartoons
(Sun King; Versailles)
DBQ (Kaplan Unit 8)