Unit 2: The Protestant Reformation

Calendar

Tuesday, September 11:
  • Main Idea: Review Renaissance and introduce the Reformation
  • Review the Renaissance. Specifically the role of humanism in Renaissance society and how it was similar and different in Northern Europe
  • Assigned Reading: Chapter 1.3 "The Reformation" p61-64.  Answer the terms and checkpoint questions in that section of the textbook for Thursday, Sept 13.

Wednesday, September 12  
Thursday, September 13:
  • Main Focus:  Introduction to the Protestant Reformation
  • Discussion: Chapter 1.3 "The Reformation" p. 61-64. Essential Question 1: What factors contributed to the Protestant Reformation? What role did Martin Luther play in shaping the movement?
  • Assigned Reading: "The Reformer"  Use the Reformer Reading Guide reading guide to annotate the reading and prepare for a Socratic Seminar using the text on Thursday, Sept 20

Friday, September 14 (No School - Staff Professional Development)
  • Assigned Reading: "The Reformer"  Use the Reformer Reading Guide reading guide to annotate the reading and prepare for a Socratic Seminar using the text on Thursday, Sept 20

Monday, September 17:  (Short Class  - Spirit Week)
  • Main Focus: Tracing the path of Martin Luther toward reform of the Christian Church.
  • Work Time: "The Reformer"  Use the Reformer Reading Guide reading guide to annotate the reading and prepare for a Socratic Seminar using the text on Thursday, Sept 20

Tuesday, September 18:  (Short Class  - Spirit Week)
  • Main Focus: Tracing the path of Martin Luther toward reform of the Christian Church.
  • Play: Martin Luther's Life:  How did Martin Luther script new lines for the individual? Who had the greater influence on the individual's role ... the Renaissance or Luther?
  • Work Time: "The Reformer"  Use the Reformer Reading Guide reading guide to annotate the reading and prepare for a Socratic Seminar using the text on Thursday, Sept 20 

Wednesday, September 19: (Short Class  - Spirit Week)
  • Main Focus: Tracing the path of Martin Luther toward reform of the Christian Church.
  • T-P-S-Rotating Circle to Examine Martin Luther from the “Martin Luther's 95 Theses” 1517 (Hand Out)
  • Work Time: "The Reformer"  Use the Reformer Reading Guide reading guide to annotate the reading and prepare for a Socratic Seminar using the text on Thursday, Sept 20 

Thursday, September 20:  (Short Class  - Spirit Week)
  • Main Focus: Martin Luther Seminar
  • Socratic Discussion: 1) Rank ideas as they pertained to Martin Luther. 2) How were the paths of Johann Tetzel and Martin Luther intertwined and yet separate? Explain. 3) Would the reformation movement had happened without Martin Luther or Tetzel?
  • No Homework

Friday, September 21: (Short Class  - Spirit Week)
  • Main Focus: Spread of Protestantism in England
  • Notes: Calvinism and other Protestant faiths emerge.
  • Watch: Henry, Henry, Henry ABBA version


Monday, September 24:
  • Main Focus: Spread of Protestantism in England
  • Review: Calvinism and other Protestant faiths...similarities and differences.
  • Classwork - T-P-S Jigsaw: Read Chapter 1.4 (p.67-68) and take notes on the English Reformation.  Research: How and why did Henry break from the Church? How did Henry gain support for his Anglican church? How different was his Church? How might Mary's burning of 'heretics' have strengthened the Protestant cause in England? What actions did Queen Elizabeth take to turn England toward Protestantism?  Comparison: How similar was Henry VIII and Martin Luther's movements? 

Tuesday, September 25:
  • Main Focus: Catholic Reformation and widespread intolerance
  • T-P-S: Jigsaw Chapter 1.4 (p.69-71) and take 2-column notes on the Catholic Reformation and persecutions.  How did the Catholic Church seek to revitalize and reform itself in the wake of the Protestant Reformation? (Specifically describe the roles of the Council of Trent, Inquisition, Index of Forbidden books, the Jesuits, and Teresa of Avila) Why was religious persecution so widespread during the Reformation? Give examples. and Read handout: "Index Librorum Prohibitorum," "Supreme Sacred Congregation of the Roman and Universal Inquisition," and "Council of Trent."
  • Reading Assignment:  Read over Eric Cameron, “What was the Reformation?” p. 182 (Sherman) H.A.P.P.Y.  Answer the consider questions. Due 9/26 OR Unit Overview Sheet
  • Video: Monty Pythons - Spanish Inquisition / Horrible Histories: Witchfinder Direct.

Wednesday, September 26:
  • Main Focus: Introduction to the Scientific Revolution - New directions in thought
  • Unit 3 "Scientific Revolution" Overview Sheet
  • Introductory notes on the Scientific Revolution and quote from p.450 Kagan book about the nature of the changes sweeping Europe.
  • Michael Postan, “Why Was Science Backward in the Middle Ages” (p. 229-231 Sherman):
  • Discussion using Rembrandt van Rijn, "The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp"   (p. 228-231)
  • Assignment: "Reading Guide for the Scientific Revolution" Complete the readings and questions for the "Eve of the Scientific Revolution" for Thursday, September 27


Thursday, September 27:
  • Main Focus: Changing views of the universe and the reaction of the Church
  • Discussion of "Eve of the Scientific Revolution" assigned on Wednesday.
  • Notes: Changing views of the Universe. Ptolemaic system to the contributions of Nicolaus Copernicus, Tycho Brahe, Johannes Kepler, and Galileo. (Mini-Jigsaw)  See. Chapter 1.5 p72-73
  • Assignment: Read Galileo Galilei, “Letter to Christina of Tuscany: Science and Scripture.” 1615. p. 226-227 Sherman, (3) “The Papal Inquisition of 1633: Galileo Condemned.” p. 227 Sherman. How did Galileo respond to those who challenged his studies? How is his response similar or different to the ideas established by Petrarch? Has the conflict faced by Galileo changed with time? Is it still relevant today?  for Friday, September 28

Friday, September 28:
  • Main Focus: Changing views of the universe and the reaction of the Church
  • Review: Key Scientists involved with the changing views of the Universe
  • Discussion of Assignment: Read Galileo Galilei, “Letter to Christina of Tuscany: Science and Scripture.” 1615. p. 226-227 Sherman, (3) “The Papal Inquisition of 1633: Galileo Condemned.” p. 227 Sherman. How did Galileo respond to those who challenged his studies? How is his response similar or different to the ideas established by Petrarch? Has the conflict faced by Galileo changed with time? Is it still relevant today?  for Friday, September 28
  • Reading Assignment: Chapter 1.5 "A New Scientific Method" and "Breakthroughs in Medicine, Chemistry" and "Newton links the sciences" p. 73-76 Ellis Textbook. Answer questions in your unit reading guide. Due Monday, October 1

Monday, October 1:
  • Main Focus: Discussion of changing philosophy and breakthroughs in Medicine and Chemistry
  • Discussion of Chapter 1.5: "A New Scientific Method" and "Breakthroughs in Medicine, Chemistry" and "Newton links the sciences" p. 73-76 Ellis Textbook. Answer questions in your unit reading guide.
  • Worktime: ​Unit 3 "Scientific Revolution" Overview Sheet
  • Due October 3.
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Tuesday, October 2:
  • Main Focus: Review Reformation and Scientific Revolution
  • Review Scientific Revolution: Rotating Circle with the selected quotes from the Scientific Revolution
  • Worktime/ Review


Wednesday, October 3: 
  • Focus: Test on Reformation and Scientific Revolution

Unit Resources:

KEY NOTES:
HAND OUTS:
READINGS:
  • Ellis and Esler. World History: The Modern Era. Chapter 1.3-1.4 (Pages 61-71.)
  • Kagan, Western Heritage: Chapters 11 (p 353-378) & 12 (p 389-413). (Additional Resource)
  • Johann Tetzel from “The Spark for the Reformation: Indulgences,” 1517. p. 174 ( Sherman)
  • Age of Man Series, "The Reformer" pages 35-44.
  • Age of Man Series, "Europe Aroused." Pages 77-83.
  • Martin Luther from the “Martin Luther's 95 Theses” 1517 (Hand Out)
  • Eric Cameron, “What was the Reformation?” p. 182 (Sherman) 
  • M.S. Anderson, “War and Peace in the Old Regime.” p. 211-212 ( Sherman)
  • Hand Out: Simon Lemieux, "Sixteenth Century Catholicism - More Reaction than Reform?"
  • Hand Out: "Index Librorum Prohibitorum," "Supreme Sacred Congregation of the Roman and Universal Inquisition," and "Council of Trent."
  • Hand Out: Wooding, Lucy. "Henry VIII and religion: by positioning him firmly within the changing context of his times, Lucy Wooding sees coherence in Henry VIII's religious policies." History Review 62 (2008): 42+. World History In Context. Web. 7 Sept. 2013.

VIDEO RESOURCES:
LINKS: External Resources

TERMS:
Desiderius Erasmus
Christian Humanism
Protestant Reformation
Martin Luther
Pope Leo X
Johann Tetzel
Frederick the Wise
Indulgence
Purgatory
Penance
Wittenberg
Emperor Charles V
Diet of Worms
The Peasant’s Revolt
Anabaptist
John Calvin
Geneva
Predestination
Peace of Augsburg
“Curius regio, eius religio”
Henry VIII
Sir Thomas More
Cardinal Thomas Wolsey
Thomas Cranmer
Catherine of Aragon
Anne Boleyn
Act of Supremacy
Catholic Reformation
Ignatius of Loyola
Teresa of Avila
The Index of Forbidden Books
Jesuits
Council of Trent




ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
  1. What were the factors leading to the Reformation?
  2. How did the Reformation spread to become a European movement?
  3. What are the basic similarities and differences between the various Protestant faiths?
  4. How did the Catholic Church respond to the Reformation?

PROJECTS / SKILLS / DEBATE / DISCUSSION:
  • Seminar: Wooding, Lucy. "Henry VIII and religion: by positioning him firmly within the changing context of his times, Lucy Wooding sees coherence in Henry VIII's religious policies." History Review 62 (2008): 42+. World History In Context. Web. 7 Sept. 2013. (1) Highlight the powerful statements and ideas. (2) Outline Wooding's article as your notes. (3) Form Questions and Connections? 
  • Seminar: Read over Eric Cameron, “What was the Reformation?” p. 182 (Sherman) (1) Outline Cameron's article as your notes. (2) Indicate powerful statements and ideas. (3) Questions and Connections?  
  • Discussion: How did Europe view the nature of war and peace during the Old Regime? How might this explain the era? Is war inevitable? Is peace maintainable? Which is more natural?  (See: Read and discuss Anderson's "War and Peace in the Old Regime." p. 211-212 (Sherman))