Renaissance and Reformation

Essential Question:

How did the Renaissance and the Reformation impact the modern world?

Portrait of a Graduate:

Adaptive Perseverance: Understanding how societies adapted to revolutionary changes during the Renaissance and Reformation.

Learner’s Mindset: Embracing the complex history and innovations of the Renaissance and Reformation with an openness to continuous learning and exploration.

Communication: Effectively conveying understanding of the changes and impacts of these periods through various forms of communication.

Responsibility: Respecting the historical significance of the Renaissance and Reformation and their contributions to modern governance and thought.

Global Citizenship: Understanding the global impact of the Renaissance and Reformation and fostering a sense of interconnectedness with global history.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing the impact of the Renaissance and Reformation on modern perspectives to develop deeper insights.

Collaboration: Working with peers to explore and present findings on the history and impact of the Renaissance and Reformation.

Inquiry Question:

What were the major artistic, scientific, literature and governmental innovations of the Renaissance?

2. Inquiry Question:

In what ways did the Protestant Reformation transform Europe?

3. Inquiry Question:

In what ways did the Renaissance and Reformation change the way people thought about their rights and see the world around them?

Student Outcomes:

Students will be able to identify and describe the major artistic, scientific, literary, and governmental innovations of the Renaissance, such as works by Leonardo da Vinci, Donatello, and others.

2. Student Outcomes:

Students will be able to analyze the causes and effects of the Protestant Reformation, focusing on key figures like Martin Luther and John Calvin and their impact on European society.

3. Student Outcomes:

Students will be able to examine how the Renaissance and Reformation shifted people’s views on individual rights, human potential, and their understanding of the world.

Skills Demonstrated:

Historical Understanding: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Renaissance and Reformation and their historical contexts.
Cultural Literacy: Appreciate the artistic, scientific, literary, and governmental contributions of the Renaissance and Reformation.
Critical Analysis: Develop skills in analyzing historical sources and synthesizing information about the impact of these periods on modern thought and society.
Political Awareness: Understand the evolution of political thought and governmental structures resulting from these periods.

Standards:

SS:WH:3: World Views and Value systems and their Intellectual and Artistic Expressions Students will demonstrate their understanding of conceptions of reality, ideals, guidelines of behavior and their forms of expression

Resources:

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