Assignment Overview:
In addition to a working printing press, your group must create a visually engaging poster that addresses five key questions regarding the invention and influence of the printing press. Each question delves into a different aspect of the printing press's impact, ranging from its initial output to its role in societal change. ONLY USE THE SOURCES PROVIDED ON THIS WEBSITE (diagrams and images can be sourced elsewhere)
Assignment Guidelines:
What was first printed? <- link to sources
Research and describe what the Gutenberg press first printed. Include details about the significance of this work and its impact on the dissemination of information.
How did the printing press preserve the past? <- link to sources
Write a paragraph describing how the printing press allowed Europeans to preserve thoughts and beliefs. Explore how printed materials contributed to preserving cultural heritage, religious texts, and historical records.
How did the printing press stimulate interest in exploration? <- link to sources
Explain how the printing press advertised and encouraged exploration. Consider the role of printed maps, travelogues, and accounts of voyages in fostering curiosity about distant lands.
To what extent did the printing press facilitate change? <- link to sources
Develop a claim supported by evidence about how the printing press facilitated change. Analyze the societal, cultural, and political transformations catalyzed by the widespread availability of printed materials.
How does the printing press work?
Describe the construction of your printing press. Include a schematic or diagram detailing the key components and their functions. Discuss the printing process, including typesetting, inking, and pressing.
Poster Requirements:
Visually appealing layout with clear sections for each question.
Incorporation of images, diagrams, and relevant historical visuals.
Each question should be addressed with a concise and informative response.
Citations for all sources used in research.
Neatness, creativity, and organization will be considered in the assessment.
Submission Details:
Due Date: 31 May 2024
Format: Physical poster A1 (provided by Mr. Holmes)
Presentation: Students will present their posters to the class, highlighting key points and engaging with questions from their peers.
Assessed Standards
Dimension 1 - Questions
Enduring Issues in the Field
D1.1.9-12: Explain how a question reflects an enduring issue in the field.
Dimension 2 - Civics
Civic and Political Institutions
D2.Civ.3.9-12: Analyze the impact of constitutions, laws, treaties, and international agreements on the maintenance of national and international order.
Dimension 2 - Geography
Geographic Representations: Spatial Views of the World
D2.Geo.2.9-12: Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions and their political, cultural, and economic dynamics.
Dimension 2 - History
Change, Continuity, and Context
D2.His.3.9-12: Use questions generated about individuals and groups to assess how the significance of their actions changes over time and is shaped by the historical context.
Dimension 3 - Evaluating Sources & Using Evidence
Gathering and Evaluating Sources
D3.1.9-12: Gather relevant information from multiple sources representing a wide range of views while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.
Dimension 4 - Communicating Conclusions & Taking Informed Action
Taking Informed Action
D4.6.9-12: Use disciplinary and interdisciplinary lenses to understand the characteristics and causes of local, regional, and global problems; instances of such problems in multiple contexts; and challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to address these problems over time and place.