4.1: The Italian Renaissance
Objective: Students will demonstrate knowledge regarding the impact of scientific, technological, mathematical, cultural, and artistic development during the Renaissance by completing a worksheet based on a presentation
Vocabulary: Renaissance, Machiavellian, heliocentric, empiricism
Directions:
Directions:
- For this lesson you will need to fill out a worksheet based on several videos. This is a longer lesson, taught during a block period. As a result, you will need to set aside about 80 minutes to complete this.
- The first video is a video of Mr. Booth giving a presentation. It is split into two parts (be sure to watch them both!). The following videos are those videos played during the presentation. Please look out for further instructions during the first video.
- Get a copy of this worksheet.
- Next, watch the videos below. Be careful to follow Mr. Booth's instructions on the Video Presentation. The videos are arranged in order below, but there will be some overlap between the video presentations and those that follow.
Video Presentation, Part 1
Video Presentation, Part 1
Watch Part 1 of the Video Presentation
Ren Pres Vid1.mp4
Overview of the Renaissance
Overview of the Renaissance
This video provides some background on the Renaissance.
Effect of the Black Death.mp4
Effects of the Black Death
Effects of the Black Death
OPTIONAL: This video offers some more information on the Bubonic Plague
Video Presentation, Part 2
Video Presentation, Part 2
Watch Part 2 of the Video Presentation
Ren Vid 4 Merchants.mp4
The Merchant Class
The Merchant Class
This videos discusses political power in Italy along with why an interest in the arts emerged during this time.
Crash Course History: The Renaissance
Crash Course History: The Renaissance
BONUS VIDEO: Watch this if you are confused or curious about the Renaissance. Either way, this video should help further your understanding.