Tuesday Sept 20th Day 15

Standard 10.2.1 

Compare the major ideas of philosophers & their effects on the democratic revolutions in England, the U.S., France, & Latin America (e.g., John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Charles-Louis Montesquieu, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

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Objective:
Given an historical presentation on the various philosophes of the 1700's, students will be able to identify, explain and evaluate the various points of view as to the nature of man, and the role that government plays in the rights exercised by its citizens.

Rationale:
The study of early philosophes can help students to understand the philosophical underpinnings of the world in which we live today. More specifically, the study of political philosophers, such as Locke, Hobbes, Montesquieu and Voltaire, can help students to understand the specific ramifications a political philosophy can have on the rights they are granted as citizens.

Evidence:
By listing and explaining specific beliefs to specific philosophes, students will demonstrate a basic understanding of where current rights of citizens and limitations of government began.

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Today's Essential Question: 

How did enlightenment thinkers inspire revolutionaries to push for radical changes in government and society

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Presentation on the The Philosophers Locke and Hobbes - ( pdf version here )

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Hobbes Video summary - ( here )
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Quick write #1 - ( survival of the fittest )
Quick Write #2 - ( freedom vs security)
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Locke Video Summary -( here )
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Quick Write #3 - ( Who is right? )
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Social Contract assignment
Why Government Hobbes - ( here )
Why Government Locke - ( here )
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At the end of the presentation see if you can fill-in this worksheet covering the 4 philosophes mentioned in the presentation (Hobbes, Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Voltaire, Beccaria)
Worksheet Here

Enlightenment Worksheet assignment - Enlightenment Worksheet



If time remains, start on the American Revolution Scavenger Hunt - American Revolution Scavenger Hunt