What This Document Is
This document outlines the plan for a unit on the Age of Enlightenment in a World History Since 1500 course (HIST 111) at Colorado State University-Pueblo. It details a learning sequence centered around a PowerPoint presentation, class discussion, and a culminating creative project.
Why This Document Matters
This document is intended for instructors teaching HIST 111. It serves as a guide for structuring lessons on the Enlightenment, providing a framework for student engagement and assessment. It’s used during course planning and throughout the unit to ensure consistent learning objectives. This plan exists to provide a clear pathway for exploring this pivotal period in history.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is a course plan, not a comprehensive history of the Enlightenment. It doesn’t contain the historical content itself, but rather how that content will be delivered and assessed. Students will still need to engage with textbooks, research materials, and the provided PowerPoint to fully understand the period.
What This Document Provides
The document includes:
* An overview of the unit’s objectives and essential questions.
* A list of required materials, including a link to the Enlightenment PowerPoint.
* A proposed timeline for the unit, including time for presentation, discussion, and project completion.
* Details of the “An Evening of Enlightenment” project, including attached assignment sheets and guest lists.
* An optional Enlightenment Essay Assignment & Rubric.
This preview does *not* include the full PowerPoint presentation, the attached assignment sheets, the guest list, or the optional essay assignment.