Glorious Revolution: Magna Carta & English Bill of Rights
Inquiry Framework
Question Framework
Driving Question
The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we, as participants in the Glorious Revolution, use the principles of the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights to establish a more just and equitable society, and how might our actions inspire future movements for rights and liberties around the world?Essential Questions
Supporting questions that break down major concepts.- How did the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights influence the development of democratic principles?
- In what ways did the Glorious Revolution impact the balance of power between the monarchy and Parliament in England?
- What were the major causes and consequences of the Glorious Revolution?
- How did the ideas and events of this period contribute to later revolutions and movements for rights and liberties around the world?
Standards & Learning Goals
Learning Goals
By the end of this project, students will be able to:- Students will be able to identify and explain the key principles of the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights.
- Students will be able to describe the causes, events, and consequences of the Glorious Revolution.
- Students will be able to analyze the impact of the Glorious Revolution on the balance of power in England.
- Students will be able to evaluate the influence of the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights on the development of democratic principles and movements for rights and liberties around the world.
- Students will be able to apply the principles of the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights to contemporary issues of justice and equity.
Entry Events
Events that will be used to introduce the project to studentsTwitter History
A series of cryptic tweets from historical figures (King James, William of Orange) appear on a class-created social media feed. Students must analyze the tweets, identify the figures, and infer the underlying tensions and events, connecting historical context to modern communication.Portfolio Activities
Portfolio Activities
These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.Echoes of the Past: Rights in the Modern World
Students will select a current event or social issue related to justice and equity (e.g., freedom of speech, right to protest, due process) and analyze how the principles of the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights might apply to that issue.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA written analysis or presentation that applies the principles of the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights to a contemporary issue of justice and equity.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsLearning Goal: Students will be able to apply the principles of the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights to contemporary issues of justice and equity.Glorious Revolution: A Timeline of Change
Students will create a timeline of the major events leading up to, during, and following the Glorious Revolution. This timeline will include key figures, dates, and brief descriptions of each event's significance.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA detailed timeline of the Glorious Revolution, including key events, figures, and their significance.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsLearning Goal: Students will be able to describe the causes, events, and consequences of the Glorious Revolution.Rubric & Reflection
Portfolio Rubric
Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolioGlorious Revolution & Rights Portfolio Rubric
Application to Modern Issues
Focuses on the student s ability to apply historical principles to a contemporary issue.Application of Historical Principles
The extent to which the analysis clearly identifies and explains relevant principles of the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights in the context of the chosen current event or social issue.
Exemplary
4 PointsThe analysis demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights, identifying and explaining relevant principles with exceptional clarity and insight, connecting them innovatively to the chosen current event or social issue.
Proficient
3 PointsThe analysis demonstrates a thorough understanding of the Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights, identifying and explaining relevant principles with clarity and accuracy in the context of the chosen current event or social issue.
Developing
2 PointsThe analysis shows an emerging understanding of the Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights, identifying some relevant principles but lacking clarity or accuracy in explaining their application to the chosen current event or social issue.
Beginning
1 PointsThe analysis shows a beginning understanding of the Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights, struggling to identify relevant principles or explain their application to the chosen current event or social issue.
Quality of Research
The depth and breadth of research into the historical context and legal aspects of the chosen current event or social issue.
Exemplary
4 PointsThe research is exceptionally thorough and insightful, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the historical context and legal aspects of the chosen current event or social issue.
Proficient
3 PointsThe research is thorough and accurate, demonstrating a good understanding of the historical context and legal aspects of the chosen current event or social issue.
Developing
2 PointsThe research is adequate but lacks depth or breadth, showing a limited understanding of the historical context and legal aspects of the chosen current event or social issue.
Beginning
1 PointsThe research is minimal and lacks accuracy, showing little to no understanding of the historical context and legal aspects of the chosen current event or social issue.
Clarity and Persuasiveness
The clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness of the analysis or presentation in explaining how the principles apply to the issue and what implications they might have for achieving a more just and equitable outcome.
Exemplary
4 PointsThe analysis or presentation is exceptionally clear, coherent, and persuasive, presenting a compelling argument for how the principles apply to the issue and what implications they might have for achieving a more just and equitable outcome.
Proficient
3 PointsThe analysis or presentation is clear, coherent, and persuasive, presenting a logical argument for how the principles apply to the issue and what implications they might have for achieving a more just and equitable outcome.
Developing
2 PointsThe analysis or presentation is somewhat unclear, incoherent, or unpersuasive, presenting a weak argument for how the principles apply to the issue and what implications they might have for achieving a more just and equitable outcome.
Beginning
1 PointsThe analysis or presentation is unclear, incoherent, and unpersuasive, failing to present a logical argument for how the principles apply to the issue and what implications they might have for achieving a more just and equitable outcome.
Glorious Revolution Timeline
Focuses on the student's ability to create a timeline of the Glorious Revolution.Timeline Accuracy and Completeness
The accuracy and completeness of the timeline, including the correct chronological order of events and the inclusion of key figures and dates.
Exemplary
4 PointsThe timeline is exceptionally accurate and complete, including all key events, figures, and dates in the correct chronological order.
Proficient
3 PointsThe timeline is accurate and complete, including most key events, figures, and dates in the correct chronological order.
Developing
2 PointsThe timeline is mostly accurate but incomplete, missing some key events, figures, or dates or containing minor errors in chronological order.
Beginning
1 PointsThe timeline is inaccurate and incomplete, missing many key events, figures, or dates or containing significant errors in chronological order.
Event Significance and Impact
The quality and depth of the descriptions explaining the significance and impact of each event on the Glorious Revolution.
Exemplary
4 PointsThe descriptions are exceptionally well-written and insightful, providing a comprehensive explanation of the significance and impact of each event on the Glorious Revolution.
Proficient
3 PointsThe descriptions are well-written and informative, providing a clear explanation of the significance and impact of each event on the Glorious Revolution.
Developing
2 PointsThe descriptions are adequate but lack depth or detail, providing a basic explanation of the significance and impact of each event on the Glorious Revolution.
Beginning
1 PointsThe descriptions are minimal and lack clarity, providing little to no explanation of the significance and impact of each event on the Glorious Revolution.
Timeline Organization and Presentation
The overall organization and presentation of the timeline, including its visual appeal and ease of understanding.
Exemplary
4 PointsThe timeline is exceptionally well-organized and visually appealing, making it easy to understand the sequence of events and their significance.
Proficient
3 PointsThe timeline is well-organized and visually appealing, making it easy to understand the sequence of events and their significance.
Developing
2 PointsThe timeline is adequately organized but lacks visual appeal, making it somewhat difficult to understand the sequence of events and their significance.
Beginning
1 PointsThe timeline is poorly organized and lacks visual appeal, making it difficult to understand the sequence of events and their significance.