Enlightenment Thinkers Chart

In this lesson, students will complete an interactive chart during a PowerPoint used to identify and highlight the impact of significant Enlightenment thinkers (Locke, Montesquieu, Voltaire, and Rousseau) on modern U.S. government. Students will then complete a one-pager activity to demonstrate their understanding. 

 
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General Information

Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Overhead Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: civics, lesson plan, Enlightenment, Enlightenment thinkers, Rousseau, John Locke, Thomas Jefferson, Declaration of Independence, Jean - Jacques Rousseau, Voltaire, Baron de Montesquieu, Natural Law, Reason
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Demonstration
Resource Collection: Civics Original teacher resources - Grades 6-12

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