Thinking Multidimensionally on the French Revolution
Practice: After some introductory information about the French Revolution, its effects in different areas are discussed. Its impact on art is evaluated based on Goya’s painting entitled “The 3rd of May 1808” and Beethoven’s “Eroica symphony”. After that, students are asked to write an article titled “The effects of the French Revolution on the transformation of the world”. The main purpose of the article is to evaluate the effects of the French Revolution in different aspects, using current evidence and valid arguments. Students are asked to present one or more claims about the topic, evidence and reasons to support this claim.
When To Use
8th Grade Preliminary preparation unit (Europe in the 20th century) / French Revolution topic
Age Level
8th Grade
Duration
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Related Social-Emotional Learning Areas / Contribution to Prosocial Learning
Students perform argumentation-based writing with this study. This study aims to improve students’ ability to think critically and justify their arguments.
Purpose
To base their personal views and opinions in a way to support a specific argument by using valid and reliable sources. Linking past events with current events.