The Age of Enlightenment Lesson

In this lesson, students will explore how the Enlightenment challenged traditional authority, particularly that of the Church and monarchs, by promoting reason, individual rights, and secular government. They will also examine the limitations of the Enlightenment, including its exclusion of women, minorities, and non-European cultures, and discuss how these ideas influenced major revolutions and political thought. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.