Plan
| Week 1 |
Day 1
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Day 2
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Day 3
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Living Library Event Introduction - Introduce the project purpose and outline activities by setting the stage for the 'Living Library' event. Provide visual aids and structured interview prompts to facilitate understanding (20 min)
Philosopher Selection - Students select an Enlightenment philosopher to embody, utilizing digital research tools to gather initial information on their chosen thinker (30 min)
Research Skills Workshop - Conduct a workshop on analyzing primary and secondary sources, emphasizing digital tools for evaluation and synthesis (30 min)
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Role Play Preparation - Students create interview questions and answers for their philosopher role, using visual aids and structured prompts to guide their preparation (30 min)
Understanding Democratic Influence - Facilitate a discussion on the essential question: How did Enlightenment philosophers influence the development of modern democratic principles and systems? Encourage students to connect historical ideas to current democratic practices (30 min)
Introduction to Resume/Instagram Page - Explain the deliverables: creating a resume or Instagram Page for their philosopher, focusing on historical accuracy and creativity (20 min)
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Philosopher Resume/Instagram Design - Begin designing the resume or Instagram Page, focusing on historical contributions and relevance to democracy. Provide templates and visual aids for support (30 min)
Peer Review Session - Implement a peer review session where students exchange initial drafts of their resumes or Instagram pages, providing feedback based on historical accuracy and creativity (30 min)
Reflection on Democratic Principles - Organize a reflective activity where students consider how their understanding of democratic principles has evolved through the project, using their philosopher's influence as examples (20 min)
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| Deliverables |
1. Research notes and annotated sources on chosen philosopher.
2. Structured interview prompts and visual aids for Living Library event. 3. Role-play interview participation with peer feedback. 4. Reflective notes from Socratic seminar on democratic principles. |
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| Preparation |
1. Compile multimedia presentations on Enlightenment philosophers.
2. Gather digital tools and resources for research and source evaluation. 3. Create structured interview prompts and visual aids for role-play. 4. Organize graphic organizers to support language-based learning disabilities. 5. Prepare rubric for peer feedback focusing on historical accuracy and relevance. |
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| Week 2 |
Day 4
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Day 5
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Day 6
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| Activities |
Introduction to Digital Tools - Explore digital tools for research and source evaluation, focusing on accessibility and ease of use for students with language-based learning disabilities. (20 min)
Research Workshop - Students begin researching their assigned Enlightenment philosopher using primary and secondary sources, guided by structured prompts and visual aids. (40 min)
Peer Discussion - Share initial findings in small groups, practicing effective communication and empathy through structured discussion questions. (20 min)
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Understanding Democratic Principles - Analyze how Enlightenment philosophers contributed to modern democratic principles, using visual aids and collaborative group work. (30 min)
Infographic Planning - Start designing infographics that illustrate philosophers' core ideas and relevance to democracy, with a focus on visual clarity and accessibility. (30 min)
Feedback Session - Engage in peer feedback on research findings, emphasizing constructive critique and self-directed learning. (20 min)
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Role-Play Preparation - Prepare for the 'Living Library' event by practicing role-play interviews, using structured prompts and visual aids to support communication skills. (30 min)
Instagram Page Development - Begin crafting the Instagram page for the assigned philosopher, focusing on historical accuracy and creativity, using digital tools. (40 min)
Reflection Activity - Reflect on personal understanding of democratic principles and philosophers' influence, using guided journaling prompts. (10 min)
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| Deliverables |
1. Participate in the 'Living Library' event, embodying Enlightenment philosophers and engaging in role-play interviews.
2. Research and analyze primary and secondary sources to understand philosophers' contributions to democratic principles. 3. Create a resume or Instagram Page for an assigned Enlightenment philosopher, showcasing their ideas and impact. 4. Design an infographic illustrating the core ideas of their philosopher and relevance to modern democracy. 5. Engage in peer review, providing constructive feedback based on the rubric provided. 6. Reflect on their understanding of democratic principles through a Socratic seminar discussion. |
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| Preparation |
1. Gather primary and secondary sources on Enlightenment philosophers for students to analyze.
2. Create visual aids and structured interview prompts for the 'Living Library' event. 3. Develop a rubric for peer review focusing on historical accuracy, creativity, and relevance to democratic principles. 4. Coordinate with a civic organization for discussions and debates on Enlightenment ideas in modern democracy. 5. Set up digital tools for students to evaluate and synthesize sources, ensuring accessibility for all learners. 6. Prepare materials for infographic creation, including templates and design software. |
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| Week 3 |
Day 7
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Day 8
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Day 9
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| Activities |
Research Deep Dive - Utilize digital tools to evaluate primary and secondary sources on Enlightenment philosophers, focusing on their contributions to democratic principles. Ensure accessibility by providing audio and visual resources. (30 min)
Infographic Design Planning - Begin drafting infographics that illustrate the core ideas of assigned philosophers, emphasizing visual clarity and creativity. Use graphic organizers to assist in structuring information. (50 min)
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Digital Literacy Workshop - Conduct a session on using digital tools effectively to create visual content, focusing on software that supports infographic design. Provide step-by-step guides and peer support. (40 min)
Philosopher Role-Play Prep - Begin preparing for the 'Living Library' event by developing interview questions and practicing role-play scenarios, using structured prompts to aid comprehension and engagement. (40 min)
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Peer Review Session - Exchange infographics and provide constructive feedback based on a rubric focusing on historical accuracy, creativity, and relevance to democratic principles. Use sentence starters to guide feedback. (40 min)
Reflection and Revision - Reflect on peer feedback to refine infographic designs and interview preparations. Use self-reflection prompts to guide adjustments and improvements. (40 min)
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| Deliverables |
1. Completed Instagram page or resume for an assigned Enlightenment philosopher, highlighting their contributions to democratic principles.
2. Infographic illustrating the core ideas of the assigned philosopher and their modern relevance, both digitally and physically formatted. 3. Participation in a peer review session, providing and receiving constructive feedback on their philosopher's work. 4. Active engagement in the 'Living Library' event, embodying their philosopher and conducting role-play interviews. 5. Reflection piece on the evolution of their understanding of democratic principles, using the philosopher's influence as a reference. |
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| Preparation |
1. Gather primary and secondary sources on Enlightenment philosophers for research activities.
2. Prepare digital tools and platforms for students to use in creating Instagram pages and infographics. 3. Set up a digital space for the 'Digital Democracy Showcase' and ensure accessibility features are enabled. 4. Coordinate with a civic organization to facilitate discussions and debates on Enlightenment ideas in current democratic practices. 5. Develop a structured feedback rubric for peer review sessions focusing on historical accuracy, creativity, and democratic relevance. 6. Organize visual aids and simplified interview prompts to assist students during the 'Living Library' event. |
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| Week 4 |
Day 10
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Day 11
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Day 12
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Socratic Seminar Preparation - Students prepare for the Socratic seminar by reviewing their notes and reflections on democratic principles learned throughout the project, focusing on key contributions from their philosopher. (30 min)
Resume/Instagram Page Finalization - Finalize the resume or Instagram page of their Enlightenment philosopher, ensuring historical accuracy and creativity, using peer and teacher feedback. (40 min)
Reflection Journaling - Reflect on personal growth and understanding of democratic principles through guided journaling, emphasizing self-directed learning and academic mindset. (10 min)
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Digital Democracy Showcase Setup - Organize and prepare for the 'Digital Democracy Showcase,' ensuring all digital products are ready for exhibition, with clear visual aids for accessibility. (40 min)
Infographic Completion - Complete and refine infographics that illustrate the core ideas of each philosopher and their relevance to modern democracy, focusing on visual clarity and accessibility. (30 min)
Community Partner Collaboration - Engage in discussions or debates with a civic organization, exploring how Enlightenment ideas are reflected in current democratic practices, practicing effective communication. (10 min)
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Socratic Seminar - Participate in a Socratic seminar to discuss the evolution of their understanding of democratic principles using examples from their philosopher's influence, practicing critical thinking and problem-solving. (40 min)
Digital Democracy Showcase - Present their Instagram pages and infographics in a virtual gallery open to the school community and partner organizations, facilitating discussions on the relevance of these philosophers' ideas today. (30 min)
Final Reflection - Reflect on the overall project experience, personal insights gained, and future application of their learning through guided prompts, emphasizing self-directed learning. (10 min)
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| Deliverables |
1. Completion of philosopher resumes or Instagram pages showcasing Enlightenment contributions to democratic principles.
2. Infographics illustrating the core ideas of Enlightenment philosophers and their relevance to modern democracy. 3. Participation in the 'Digital Democracy Showcase', presenting their work and engaging with community feedback. 4. Reflective essay on the evolution of students' understanding of democratic principles influenced by Enlightenment philosophers. |
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| Preparation |
1. Prepare visual aids and structured interview prompts for the 'Living Library' event.
2. Set up digital tools and resources for Socratic seminar discussions. 3. Coordinate with civic organizations for participation in the 'Living Library'. 4. Organize digital spaces for the virtual gallery of the 'Digital Democracy Showcase'. 5. Gather peer review rubrics focusing on historical accuracy and relevance for feedback sessions. |
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