1. The French Revolution 9th Grade Unit Spring 2014 Wells Griffin

2. Modernizing History Today, history is no longer confined to textbooks, but can be experienced through various technological resources. The use of technology is vital in developing a students interest in French history while fostering critical thinking. Students will be given access historic information, primary sources, and news articles reflecting on how the French Revolution still connects to our modern world. By intergrading technology students will be given the opportunity to understand the French Revolution through a diverse set of tools, such as: blogs, podcasts, YouTube videos, apps, 3. Internet Content The internet content provided in this presentation has been researched and proven credible not only for teaching purposes but for factual information on the French Revolution.All images are attached with a hyperlink that will guide the user to its original source if clicked. 4. Blog VS.This blog is written by the staff and friends of Oxford University Press, addressing various topics in history (and other subject areas). This particular blog post examines what we can learn from the French Revolution comparing and contrasting the effects to more recent revolutions. Students will learn to make historic connections to our current issues and will see the importance in understanding history in order to better understand ourselves. These images will show students the legacy of the French Revolution and 5. Podcast This BBC sponsored podcast discusses the historic background to the reign of terrora period of extreme violence that occurred during the French Revolution.This detailed recording can reinforce the concepts taught in class or serve as a study tool! 6. YouTubeClick the image to play the video! 7. DocumentaryAs a homework assignment, students can watch this documentary on the French Revolution, presented by the History Channel, and write a paper response to any prompt of the teachers choosing. Click the image to the link! 8. Internet Resources The History Channel, originally a television channel, has developed a free educational website that covers almost all major historic events. The site provides a detailed description of the French Revolution along with articles, videos, a photo gallery, speeches, and links to related topics. This site will be perfect to help students gain insight from all different technological spectrums of the French 9. Internet Resources Instead of flying to Paris, the Louvre Museum allows students access to famous pieces of art right at their finger tips. The site provides images of famous figures and common art work during the French Revolution along with descriptions of their significance to the time period. The Louvre will enable students to learn the cultural significance during this 10. Internet Resources The Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media provides free access to primary sources and instruction on teaching modules for critical thinking. The site offers an entire section on the French Revolution including songs, maps, and documents for students and teachers to explore! 11. Diagram 12. Teaching Materials This worksheet gives students the experience of analyzing primary sources while drawing conclusions about the causes of the French Revolution. This worksheet will also provide different perspectives of the Revolutiongiving the students multiple viewpoints of the same 13. Teaching Materials Using a cross-word puzzle is a fun and interactive way for students to assess their knowledge. Click the image to access the site, answer keys, and more cross-word puzzles! 14. Teaching Materials French Revolution Quiz app, by Alpha History, will help students assess their memory in the comfort of their own homes! 15. Teaching Materials This interactive game on Quizlet allows students to match definitions and ideas together in a fast pace fun manner. The site also has another game that tests students memory as they race to type in the correct answer. Click the images to access the games! 16. Subject Specific Internet based Resource PBS is a great resource to learn about one of the most influential figures during the French Revolution: Marie Antoinette. The site details the royal life and other famous faces from this time. This resources also provides an Educator Guide for teachers to follow with different lesson plans 17. Use of the Internet EyeWitness to History.com allows students to explore primary source to gain a sense of culture an ideology. Teachers can access primary sources to incorporate into their lesson plans. The site has multiple sources on the French Revolution allowing students to learn from people of the time. 18. Use of the Internet Bartleby.com can be used to incorporate some literature to a history lesson. Students can find poems written during the French Revolution and see how the events influenced the thoughts of poets. Some poems even speak out directly to the Revolution! 19. Web 2.0Dipity is a digital timeline website that will allow students to create, share, and collaborate on interactive timelines. Timelines can integrate videos, audios, images, texts, links, and social media! Students can collaborate together to make a fun and engaging timeline on the French Revolution together. 20. Web 2.0 Edmodo is a free site that allows students to connect with teachers and resources. Has the appeal of a social networking site but with the mission to educate students. 21. SlideShare