The Enlightenment: The Foundations of Modern Thought History
Brandy Dahlen with BE Education
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The course will explore the foundational thoughts, history, and leading thinkers of the Enlightenment era
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
See also my related world literature courses and DBQ writing. The Enlightenment was a philosophical movement that occurred in the Early Modern era. The thinkers and ideas that developed during this time build the foundation for the modern world, including such moments at the American Revolution and the founding of the US Constitution. In this course, we will explore the major ideas, discoveries, and thinkers of the Enlightenment era. We will read primary documents to discover what...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1What is the Enlightenment?Week 2Lesson 2Voltaire, Rousseau, and MontesquieuWeek 3Lesson 3Hobbes vs. Locke and the political ideas of the EnlightenmentWeek 4Lesson 4Influence of Enlightenment ideas: science and revolution
Students will explore the foundational thoughts, history, and leading thinkers of the Enlightenment era
I have a master's degree in history from the University of Cambridge and 17 years teaching history, literature, and writing courses
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Weekly reading and writing assignments will be provided.Assessments Offered
Assessment can be in any form the family requestsGrades Offered
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
All will be provided
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(516)
Hi everyone! I am Brandy, and I lead BE Education. I have a master's degree in history from the University of Cambridge in the UK, and I love teaching history, literature, research, and writing! I have been teaching history, writing, research,...
Group Class
$75
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 28 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-6 learners per class
