Enlightenment Unit Project
Part I - Key Ideas of the Enlightenment
For this part of the project, you will complete a graphic organizer as you:
SmartHistory - A good overview of Enlightenment ideas.
History.com - Another good overview, broken up by time segments.
The Flow of History - One more good overview, with accompanying flowchart.
Spark Notes - Scroll down to the Terms section for some basic information.
The Idea of Progress - A concise overview of this idea composed by a professor.
Deism and Enlightenment Philosophy - Another Flow of History resource.
Enlightenment Political and Social Ideas - One more Flow of History resource.
Scripture and Plain Reason - An excellent summation of reason in its proper place, relative to Enlightenment ideas.
Scripture for Skeptics - Lesser-known verses that praise critical thinking in its appropriate context.
CARM on Deism - An apologetic resource with a nice summary and refutation of this idea.
- Research the key ideas that emerged during the Enlightenment, explaining them in your own words.
- Critique these ideas in light of Scripture. A "critique" doesn't mean that you only "criticize" in the negative sense. Rather, it involves breaking something down and analyzing it. As 1 Thessalonians 5:21 reminds us, "test everything, hold fast what is good."
SmartHistory - A good overview of Enlightenment ideas.
History.com - Another good overview, broken up by time segments.
The Flow of History - One more good overview, with accompanying flowchart.
Spark Notes - Scroll down to the Terms section for some basic information.
The Idea of Progress - A concise overview of this idea composed by a professor.
Deism and Enlightenment Philosophy - Another Flow of History resource.
Enlightenment Political and Social Ideas - One more Flow of History resource.
Scripture and Plain Reason - An excellent summation of reason in its proper place, relative to Enlightenment ideas.
Scripture for Skeptics - Lesser-known verses that praise critical thinking in its appropriate context.
CARM on Deism - An apologetic resource with a nice summary and refutation of this idea.
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Part II - Topic Information
This part of the project involves getting to know your topic. You will research biographical information and complete - as much as possible (given availability of information) - the Part II graphic organizer. This will also include investigating your topic's connection to the key ideas explored in Part I. Some topics may actually be one of the sources (if not the only source) of an idea. Others may simply have been influenced by them. Be sure to record your sources of information on the organizer.
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Part III - Putting It All Together
The "Capstone" component of this project, you will determine how best to convey what you have learned (in addition to the graphic organizers) drawing on your unique strengths and talents. Some suggestions are provided below, or you may pursue a different idea once you get the OK from Mr. Peyton.
- Write a research paper, following a standard style guide (MLA or APA), and drawing on an extended number of outside sources. If you choose this option, you must also develop a thesis (argument) such as whether you believe your topic had an overall positive or negative impact on mankind. Papers should be at least 4 pages in length (no more than 10, not counting works cited and other "extra" pages), 11 or 12 point font, double-spaced, with 1 inch margins, and must cite at least four different sources (with at least one being a primary source by your chosen figure).
- Build a website about your topic. This website is hosted on www.weebly.com - a FREE and VERY EASY to use web host. All of the editing is done right in your internet browser, and progress is saved online. As you will be receiving some class time to work on your projects, Mr. Peyton will be available and happy to help you learn this process.
- Design an informational poster or collage using a combination of text information and images, assembled using your own creative flair. Some materials will be provided and available to use in class.
- Put together a presentation using PowerPoint or Prezi - a free online presentation maker, but takes some time to learn and do well. If you are considering this option, I would suggest visiting http://prezi.com/ and getting to know how to use it ahead of time.
- Feeling more creative? You could try writing a story or a song, painting, sculpting, or drawing a graphic novel. Note that options such as these will probably require additional time. Additionally, if it is more abstract, I will require a written description explaining what is going on, and how it connects to what you are supposed to be learning.
Rubric - How You Will Be Graded
Ohio's New Learning Standards: Modern World History
Topic: Age of Enlightenment (1600-1800)
The Age of Enlightenment developed from the Scientific Revolution of the 16thand 17thcenturies. A new focus on reasoning was used to understand social, political and economic institutions.
Topic: Age of Enlightenment (1600-1800)
The Age of Enlightenment developed from the Scientific Revolution of the 16thand 17thcenturies. A new focus on reasoning was used to understand social, political and economic institutions.
- 5. The Scientific Revolution impacted religious, political, and cultural institutions by challenging how people viewed the world.
- 6. Enlightenment thinkers applied reason to discover natural laws guiding human nature in social, political and economic systems and institutions.
- 7. Enlightenment ideas challenged practices related to religious authority, absolute rule and mercantilism.