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Salem Witch Trials Inquiry: What Caused the Salem Witch Trials?
Salem Witch Trials Inquiry: What Caused the Salem Witch Trials?
Introduction: Monday, 10/20
Introduction: Monday, 10/20
Socrative Question: Do you believe that sometimes people do the "wrong" things for the "right" reasons? Explain your thinking.
Read and discuss "Crime & Punishment" - page 69 in text
Image exploration
Salem Witch Trials - Intro Slides 1-3 (video on slide 2: 7:35)
Independent Work: Read the Summary and complete the graphic organizer.
Salem Witch Trials Background.pdfBlock Day: 10/21 & 10/22
Block Day: 10/21 & 10/22
Video: What Really Happened During the Salem Witch Trials? (5:30)
Trial Overview: Slides 4-23
Small Groups: Examine and discuss testimony and possible theories
Trial Testimony
Theory 1: Fungus
Theory 2: Economic Factors
Theory 3: Puritan Children
Theory 4: Religion
Jigsaw Groups: Share out and take notes
HW: Finish notes, if needed
In this map of Salem Town and Salem Village, note that most of the accused fall toward the town, whereas the accusers fall toward the village. What do you think explains this?
Salem Witch Trials - 4 Theories.pdfSalem Witch Trials - C & D.pdfThursday: 10/23 (Minimum Day)
Thursday: 10/23 (Minimum Day)
Discussion: What is your impression after you read the sources today? What factor(s) led to the Salem Witch Trials?
SWT: Comic (Due on Block Day)
Friday, 10/24: NO SCHOOL
Friday, 10/24: NO SCHOOL
Monday, 10/28
Monday, 10/28
1) Choose a Salem Witch Trials Connection:
1) Choose a Salem Witch Trials Connection:
Social Media
Political Witch Hunts
Cancel Culture
Conspiracy Theories
Protests and Crowd Riots
2) Complete the Graphic Organizer
2) Complete the Graphic Organizer
3) Assessment: Slides
3) Assessment: Slides
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