Unit 5: Europe Enters the Modern Age and
Age of Revolution
Essential Learnings for Unit 5
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The Scientific Revolution: Understand the importance of key scientific theories and inventions from the Scientific Revolution.
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The Enlightenment: Explain the influence of Enlightenment thought on democratic thinking.
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The French Revolution and Napoleon: Analyze the causes and consequences of the French Revolution.
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Revolutions in Latin America: How did events in Europe lead to revolution in Latin America during the 18th and 19th centuries?
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The Industrial Revolution: Identify how scientific and technological advances brought massive change during the 1800s.
Activities, Presentations, Readings & Assignments
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Scientific Revolution Visual Discovery Activity
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Galileo "Thought Bubble" Activity Directions and Role Cards
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Enlightenment Philosophers: What was Their Main Idea?
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The Age of Enlightenment Reading
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Enlightenment Political Cartoons Directions (Also Posted in Classroom)
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Enlightenment Ideas Spread Reading
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Industrial Revolution-Urban Game
Notebook Organization
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"Scientific Revolution" Reading 34.1 and 34.2: 5 Questions and Answers
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Scientific Revolution Visual Discovery Activity
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"Thought Bubbles" Activity
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"8 Boxes" Activity: "Fear and Lathing in the Scientific Revolution" Video
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Enlightenment Philosophers Chart/Graphic Organizer (Assignment in Google Classroom)
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"Choose Your Own Enlightenment Video" (10-12 minutes) Summary Activity
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"Enlightenment Ideas Spread" pages 451-455: Turn headings into questions and answer them
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Industrial Revolution Intro: Pages 544-554: Read green headings, write one sentence summary
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Urban Game Reflection