The 7th graders are currently in the middle of the Enlightenment unit in Social Studies. They are learning about many "new" ideas that changed the way people viewed society and government in Europe during the 18th century. The students have been discussing many big questions, such as "How do humans achieve knowledge, freedom, and happiness?", "Is there value in censorship?", and "Should all people have a say in government?". The students have studied primary sources and discussed these questions based on their own experiences. Last week, students held a socratic seminar "salon" to discuss what Mary Wollstonecraft and Jean-Jacques Rousseau wrote about women's rights. Later this week, they will be debating how much of a role people should play in the government.
Questions for your 7th grader:
-What did Wollstonecraft and Rousseau say about women's rights?
-What position are you defending for the government debate?
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