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Get ready to travel back in time to an exciting period in history called the Renaissance. The word "Renaissance" means rebirth, and that’s exactly what happened! During this time, people began to rediscover art, learning, and ideas from ancient Greece and Rome. This led to amazing changes in how people thought, created, and lived.
In this unit, we'll explore the following topics:
What was the Renaissance? - Learn about the time period, where it started, and why it was so important.
Famous Artists and Their Works - Meet artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo who created masterpieces that we still admire today.
Inventions and Discoveries - Find out about important inventions like the printing press and how they changed the world.
The Rise of Humanism - Understand how people began to focus more on human experience, art, and learning.
Renaissance Literature - Read about famous writers like William Shakespeare and how their plays and stories are still loved today.
By the end of this unit, you'll know how the Renaissance helped shape the world we live in now. You’ll also see how it made art, science, and ideas grow in ways that still influence us today.
For this unit you will complete 1 comprehensive WebQuest to answer essential questions about the Renaissance. The WebQuest will cover important aspects of the history and events of the Renaissance. Use the H.I.V.E. method of investigation to complete the WebQuest and answer the essential questions.
Essential Questions
What was the Renaissance, and why do you think it was called a "rebirth"?
How do you think the invention of the printing press changed the world during the Renaissance?
What is humanism, and how do you think it affected art and learning during the Renaissance?
Why do you think the city of Florence was important during the Renaissance?
How do you think the Renaissance changed the way people thought about the world around them?
Learning Intentions
7.H.1. Historians and archaeologists describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time to avoid evaluating the past in terms of today's norms and values.
7.H.2. The civilizations that developed in Greece and Rome had an enduring impact on later civilizations. This legacy includes governance and law, engineering and technology, art and architecture, as well as literature and history. The Roman Empire also played an instrumental role in the spread of Christianity.
7.H.6. The decline of feudalism, the rise of nation-states and the Renaissance in Europe introduced revolutionary ideas, leading to cultural, scientific, and social changes.
7.GEO.12. Maps and other geographic representations can be used to trace the development of human settlement over time.
7.GEO.13. Geographic factors promote or impede the movement of people, products and ideas.
7.GEO.14 Trade routes connecting Africa, Europe, and Asia helped foster the spread of ideas, technology, goods, and major world religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism) that impacted the Eastern Hemisphere.
7.GEO.15 Improvements in transportation, communication, and technology have facilitated cultural diffusion among peoples around the world.
7.GOV.18 With the decline of feudalism, consolidation of power resulted in the emergence of nation-states.
7.E.21. The growth of cities and empires fostered the growth of markets. Market exchanges encouraged specialization and the transition from barter to monetary economies.
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