Age of Absolutism
Day 1 (Tuesday, Nov. 2)
Activity
- Read “The Age of Absolutism” article and answer the questions on the Google Form.
HW: Students will complete the King Philip II of Spain W.S. (Decline of Power)
- Students will use their textbook to help find the answers.
Day 2 (Wednesday, Nov. 3)
Activity
- Intro to Absolutism Pear Deck PPT
- Students will complete the T-Chart
- Watch the video on the Spanish Armada
- Discuss the King Philip II (Decline of Power) W.S.
HW: Read Ch. 5, Sec.#2 and complete the guided reading questions
Day 3 (Thursday, Nov. 4)
Activity
- King Louis XIV / France PPT (Notes up to Louis XIV’s rule)
- Primary Source Reading “Louis XIV Letter to his Son”
HW: Read Ch. 5, Sec.#2 and complete the guided reading questions
Day 4 (Friday, Nov. 5)
Activity
- Finish Louis XIV PPT
- “Tour of Versailles” Video
- Exit Question: Many historians think of Louis XIVas the perfect example of an absolute monarch. Do you agree? Explain why or why not.
HW: None
11/8 Monday
Activity
- Introduce the Monarch Trading Card Project
-Students will have class time to work on it.
HW: Work on their project
Day 6: 11/9 Tuesday
Activity:
- Central Powers PPT (Maria Theresa and Frederick the Great)
- Read the article (Frederick’s Essay on Govt) / Answer questions
- Work Time on the Monarch Trading Cards
HW: Read Ch. 5, Sec. #3 (pg. 169-173)
Read Ch. 5, Sec. #4 (pg. 174-177)
Day 7: 11/10 Wednesday
Activity:
- Russia PPT (Ivan, Peter and Catherine)
- Work time for the Monarch Trading Cards
HW: Work on the Trading Cards
Read Ch. 5, Sec. #3 (pg. 169-173)
Read Ch. 5, Sec. #4 (pg. 174-177)
Day 8 and 9: 11/11 and 11/12 Thursday and Friday (P/T Conferences)
Activity:
- Monarch Trading Card Work Days
HW: Trading Cards are due before class on Monday
Read Ch. 5, Sec. #5 (pg. 180 - 183)
Day 10: (Monday, Nov. 15):
Activity
- England PPT w/ Guided Notes
HW: Work on Study Guide
Day 11: (Tuesday, Nov. 16)
Activity
- Article Analysis: Comparing the English Bill of Rights and the American Bill of Rights
HW: Finish the Study Guide. Test is tomorrow
Day 12: (Wednesday, Nov. 17)
Activity:
- Play Kahoot to review for the Absolutism Quiz
- Complete any missing assignments
HW: Finish the Study Guide and study for the Absolutism Quiz
Day 13: (Thursday, Nov. 18)
Activity:
- Take the Absolutism Quiz
HW: None
