The+Enlightenment


 * Here are some resources to learn about the Enlightenment. **

**Fiction** - These books have themes, attitudes, and ideas that are similar to those from the Enlightenment. See if you can find the relationship between them.
 * //The Sarge// by Christopher Paul Curtis (F CURTIS) (2004) - Fifteen year-old Luther T. Farrell wants to be a philosopher but has challenges that face him, including dealing with his tough slumlord mother "the sarge." As him mother makes him help her with her work, he still finds time to pursue his own interests.
 * //The Loud Silence of Francine Green// by Karen Cushman (F CUSHMAN) (2006) - Set in 1949, Francine becomes best friends with a girl who challenges authority at the Catholic school they attend. As a result, Francine questions her own values.
 * //Among the Hidden// by Margaret Peterson Haddix (2000) - The plot of this story is set in the future United States where the government controls all aspects of people's lives. The government controls how many children families can have, he has spent all of his life hiding. He has to learn how much he is willing to defy the government in order to live safely.


 * Non-Fiction **
 * //In Defense of Liberty// by Russell Freedman (342 FRE) (2003) - This book examines the Constitution and the civil liberties that Americans have. Learn how the Constitution evolved from ideas from the Magna Carta.
 * //The Constitution// by Richard Brandon Morris (342 MOR) (1985) - Learn more about the Constitution and how it impacts life in America.
 * //Dictionary of the United State Constitution// by Barbara Silberdick Feinberg (342 FEI) (1999) - This dictionary has definitions of important terms and concepts of the Constitution.
 * //The U.S. Presidency// by Don Nardo (353 NAR) (1995) - This book examines the role and origins of the U.S. President. It also explores how the office fits into the American government.
 * //The Usborne Internet Linked Encyclopedia of World History// by Jane Bingham (902 BIN) (2002) - This illustrated encyclopedia of world history includes the important events that shaped world history.
 * // Age of Enlightenment // by Peter Gay (909 GAY) (1966) - This book covers the 18th century trends in science, religion, and philosophy in Europe during this important movement.
 * // Twelve Great Philosophers // by Howard Ozmon (920 OZM) (1968) - Just what you'd think: this book is about important and influential philosophers over time. It includes information about John Locke.

**Online Databases** from DISCUS: Your Information Place  To get to these recommended databases, go to the DISCUS website (@http://scdiscus.org/). Next, go to the Elementary and Middle School Resources, found on the navigation toolbar.
 * Britannica Online School Edition K-12 - Elementary School - You're not in Elementary School, but the Enlightenment is a tough concept! Sometimes having things explained in a simpler way can help you understand complex and confusing material.
 * Britannica Online School Edition K-12 - Middle School - This online encyclopedia has articles and images for your search terms.
 * [|Gale Biography in Context]- This online database provides you with information about the lives of important people.
 * Kids InfoBits - You're not a kid, but don't let the name of this useful information resource fool you. This database provides lots of information about all of your search terms, just use the search box at the top of the page.
 * SIRS Discoverer on the Web - There is a search box at the top of the webpage or you have the option of searching by subject.

**Magazines or Journals** - You can access these magazines and their relevant articles by going to DISCUS and selecting Middle School resources and selecting SIRS Discoverer database. Follow the directions below to find the specific articles.
 * SCHOLASTIC UPDATE, "The Trail of Rights" by Michael Cusak from the December 3, 1993 issue. See the progression of human rights over time. From the SIRS homepage, enter "trail rights" in search box.
 * Junior Scholastic, "The Three Branches of Government" from Volume 108, issue 10. Learn more about the three branches of government and the separation of powers. From the SIRS homepage, enter "three branches government" in the search box.
 * Junior Scholastic, "Checks and Balances" from Volume 111, issue 3. Check out this article to find out how checks and balances works. From the SIRS homepage enter "checks and balances" in search box.
 * Scholastic News 4, "Balance of Power" from Volume 70, issue 4. Learn about the role of each branch of the U.S. government. From the SIRS homepage, enter "balance of power" in the search box.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Monkeyshines, "Three Branches of the U.S. Government" from 1997. This quick articles breaks down the three branches of government and their responsibilities. From the SIRS homepage, enter "three branches US government" in the search box.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**StreamlineSC Videos** - These online videos are available from StreamlineSC. Ask your librarian how to access this website.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Enlightenment Thinkers - This video highlights the philosophers of the Enlightenment and their contributions. Locke, Rousseau, and Montesquieu are discussed.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Enlightenment Philosophers (3:23) - This video segment discusses the focus of the Enlightenment philosophers. In particular, the video discusses the philosophical focuses of Locke and Montesquieu.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cause #3: New Ideas of the Enlightenment Movement (1:30) - This video is a segment of a full video that highlights the causes of the French Revolution.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Segment 1: The Declaration of Independence (5:38) - Although this segment of video is about the Declaration of Independence, you might be surprised at the role John Locke had in its creation.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Age of Reason: Europe After the Renaissance (1642-1800) - (22:14) - This is a longer video, but it provides a comprehensive look at the Age of Reason.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Importance of the Enlightenment (1:14) - This video segment provides an overview of the Enlightenment movement.


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Online Educational Web Resources **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">KIDS PHILOSOPHY SLAM - This website will take you to information on philosophers of the Enlightenment like Rousseau and Locke. From the homepage, visit Philosopher of the Week on the navigation toolbar. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find your philosopher.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kids.Net.Au - This encyclopedia will take you to information you need about the Enlightenment and famous figures of this time. Use the Search box at the top with the provided key words.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The History Channel - Explore articles and videos from The History Channel. Use the search box.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HyperHistory Online - This website contains timelines, biographies, information on historic events in a colorful and visual way. If you need need help understanding when the famous Enlightenment figures lived or who they were, check this website out. From the website, select History or People from the navigation buttons on the left side of the page. Select 1500-2010 on the right-hand navigation toolbar. You can also find out more about the events that took place by selecting Events from the left side of the page, then on the right side, select the right time period.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Eighteenth Century Resources - Philosophy - This resource provides a list of web resources about the 18th century. Check out Philosophy Pages and the Philosophers section to find information about the Enlightenment philosophers.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Biographies - John Locke - Take a look at the table of contents link near the bottom of the page. It includes Locke's views on government, information on his life, and discusses separation of powers.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The European Enlightenment - This website provides comprehensive information about this movement, including important figures, philosophies, and Enlightenment concepts. From this page, go to the table of contents on the left side of the page.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Enlightenment - This website is by a social studies teacher in Florida. Look through the pages provided for information about the Enlightenment.


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Unique Materials **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Age of Reason PowerPoint (@http://mediashare.discoveryeducation.com/mediashare/index.cfm?event=pushFile&guidAssetMediaFileId=de7f138f-1cc4-41a8-326d-e278d34b79f5) - This PowerPoint is from StreamlineSC and presents information on the Age of Reason, including the philosophers of the time.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Search Engines:
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kidsclick.org - this trustworthy website can be a jumping off point for research. Remember to use your search terms.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ask Jeeves for Kids - Use this search engine to learn more about this movement.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Wikipedia - Although this source can be unreliable, it is a resource that can help you understand your topics better as you begin your research. Do not rely on this resource when for graphic organizers.

__**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Community Resources **__ <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Here are some borrowed books from Richland County Public Library.


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Nonfiction **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">//Power to the People: How We Elect the President and Other Officials// by Kevin Cunnignham (2005) - This books provides a simple explanation of democracy and elections.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">//Natural Law and Human Nature// (CD) by Joseph Koterski (2003) - This CD explains the or igins of natural law, from Aristotle to Locke to Rousseau.