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Modern World History Unit 1 Philosophe Research Presentation75 pointsObjective: To reinforce and expand upon the central ideas of the Enlightenment and the political ideas of the Philosophes (and a few more)Assignment: Working with a small group, students will be assigned a Philosophe from the Enlightenment period (or a political thinker from history), complete the required research, and present their findings to the class.Requirements: Written (25 points)Research – Complete in-depth research of the main points identified for your assigned Philosophe. Your group members are the “experts” on your Philosophe’s background, education, family, and MAIN IDEAS about government!!!Bibliography (5 points) with a minimum of five sources Two-sided Note Sheet (20 points) to be handed out to the class during the presentation that includes:An outline/explanation of the main points about governmentPrimary Source from the Philosophe’s most famous book (one-two paragraphs)Quote from the Philosophe with explanationSong Lyrics of a song that embody the Philosophe’s main ideasExplanation of the connection to our government or societyConstitution? Declaration of Independence? Election of 2016? Etc…Requirements: Presentation (50 points)6-10 minute presentation that includes:Two-sided note sheet that includes the information indicated abovePowerpoint with a minimum of seven slidesComplete explanation of the main ideasAnalysis (with a reading) of the Primary Source Playing the chosen part/lyrics of the song and explaining the connectionClear explanation of the Philosophe connection to our government or societyGrading (See Rubric)The Books and Main Ideas of the Philosophes…and a Few OthersPhilosopheBookSome Main Ideas to be Researched, Presented and DiscussedAristotle PoliticsThe original idea of “political science”Politics is an organism not a machine, and gives people the opportunity for a good lifeCommunity is most important (a city-state)Man is governed by Natural Laws, Ethics and morality“Man is by nature a social animal”Niccolo Machiavelli The PrinceAbout leaders (“Princes”) and whether they should be loved or fearedA “guidebook” for rulersThey should be Shrewd, Manipulative & SelfishPrinces are NOT concerned with what is morally right, but in maintaining their own power“The ends justify the means”Rene Descartes Discourse on the MethodSearch for knowledge using logicDoubt everything until provenPeople must change their old ideasProvisional moral code (good vs evil)“I think, therefore I am”Baron de Montesquieu On the Spirit of LawsPeople are generally insecureChecks and balancesThree branchesSeparation of powers“Power should be a check to power”Voltaire CandideEnlightened MonarchFreedom of:ReligionExpressionSeparation of Church and State“I do not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it”Jean-Jacques Rousseau The Social ContractAgreed with democracy, only our environment (government) restricts us with Civil society and general willState of NatureHis views on education“Man is born free and everywhere he is in chains”Adam Smith The Wealth of Nations Free-market CapitalismAn “invisible hand” would guide the economyLaissez-faire – government should be hands-off of the economyThe real tragedy of the poor is the poverty of their aspirationsJames Madison Bill of Rights & U.S. ConstitutionRepresentative governmentDesigned the Federal SystemCalvinist ideas “Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power”Mary Wollstonecraft A Vindication of the Rights of WomanEqual rights and Better education needed for women A society based on reason and logicEnalienable rightsWomen’s sufferage“Strengthen the female mind by enlarging it, and there will be an end to blind obedience.”Karl Marx The Communist ManifestoPredicted that the workers would someday REVOLT against the wealthyClass struggle Capitalism would destroy itselfDictatorship of the proletariat “Workers of the world unite, you have nothing to lose but your chains”PhilosopheMain IdeasAristotleBackground:His Main Ideas: Most Famous Book/Quote:Song:Connection to today:Niccolo MachiavelliBackground:His Main Ideas: Most Famous Book/Quote:Song:Connection to today:Rene DescartesBackground:His Main Ideas: Most Famous Book/Quote:Song:Connection to today:Baron de MontesquieuBackground:His Main Ideas: Most Famous Book/Quote:Song:Connection to today:VoltaireBackground:His Main Ideas: Most Famous Book/Quote:Song:Connection to today:Jean-Jacques RousseauBackground:His Main Ideas: Most Famous Book/Quote:Song:Connection to today:Adam SmithBackground:His Main Ideas: Most Famous Book/Quote:Song:Connection to today:James Madison Background:His Main Ideas: Most Famous Book/Quote:Song:Connection to today:Mary WollstonecraftBackground:Her Main Ideas: Most Famous Book/Quote:Song:Connection to today:Karl Marx Background:His Main Ideas: Most Famous Book/Quote:Song:Connection to today:Modern World History Philosophe and Enlightenment Presentation RubricPhilosophe: ________________________________________________________________________ Student Names: ?_________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________Presentation_______/50 Bibliography_____/5 Note Sheet_________/20TOTAL______/75PresentationCATEGORY 10-98-76-54<Organization Student presents info in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow. Presentation lasts 6-10 minutes. Student presents info logical sequence that audience can follow. Presentation is longer or shorter than 6-10 minutes. Audience has difficulty following presentation because presenter jumps around. Presentation is much longer or shorter than 6-10 minutes. Audience cannot understand presentation bcz there is no sequence of information. Presentation is significantly longer or shorter than 6-10 min. Content Knowledge Shows a full understanding of the topic with explanations and elaborations. Answers all questionsShows a good understanding of the topic, but does not elaborate. Answers most questions. Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic. Answers some questions Does not seem to understand the topic very well. Cannot answer questions. Visuals The PP shows considerable work/creativity which makes presentation considerably better. The PP shows work/creativity and which make the presentation better. The PP is complete and may make the presentation better. The PP is incomplete and may even detract from the presentation. Creativity Student shows creativity in presenting information. Student shows some creativity in presenting information Student shows little creativity in presenting information. Student shows no creativity in presenting information. Speaking Skills Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words. Attire is professional. Obvious practiceSpeaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces a few words. Attire is appropriate.Practice is evident Speaks clearly and distinctly most (94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces some words. Attire is adequate. Little evident practiceOften mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces many words. Attire is inappropriate. No evident practiceWritten Work5432-0BibliographyContains minimum 5 sources and proper MLA formatContains 4 or 5 sources and/or improper MLA formatContains 3 or 4 sources and/or improper MLA formatContains less than 3 sources and/or improper MLA format20-1817-1615-1211-0Note SheetContains all required elements and assists in student understanding.Contains most required elements and assists in student understanding.Contains some required elements and may assist in student understanding.Contains few required elements and does not assist in student ments ................
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