Renaissance WebQuest

RENAISSANCE WEBQUEST

 

Updated February 2, 2009

 

The word "Renaissance" is a French word that means "rebirth". From the early 14th to the late 16th century, a revival of interest in the values and arts of Greece and Rome led to a golden age of cultural blending and innovation. This Renaissance transformed Western European life.

During the Renaissance, The Western European world image shifted from a religious view to a worldly outlook. Renaissance intellectuals had a growing confidence in individual human spirit and abilities. This new focus on personal worth of the individual is called "humanism." 

1.  Take notes on the person's accomplishments and impact. Be sure to get copies of art, diagrams, books, summaries of ideas, etc. that reflect this person's contributions.

2.  Write a 1-2 page paper that specifically

     explains the accomplishments of this person

    describes the impact of the individual

    answers the focus questions posed for your topic.

    uses at least 3 sources

    includes a bibliography with your paper.

3. You will participate in a panel presentation as the person you have researched. For example, all Renaissance artists will be interviewed together. First you will give a 1-2 minute summary of yourself and describe or show you accomplishments and impact. Then you will discuss the focus questions with the other group member and the interviewer. Speak, dress and act like the person. You should have a poster which summarizes you accomplishments and impact.

Click on a name below for the "focus questions" & information about the Renaissance person you plan to portray.

An interview with Lorenzo de Medici - What is your advice for philanthropists? What role did you play in the Renaissance and why?

~ BOOKS & WEBSITES ABOUT LORENZO de MEDICI ~

What characterizes the ideal man? How is the Renaissance view different from that of earlier times?   Leonardo da Vinci

 
~ BOOKS & WEBSITES ABOUT LEONARDO da VINCI ~

What are the characteristics of your art? How does your art (painting,sculture, architecture) differ from Medieval art? Does your work reflect or shape society? Explain.

 
~ BOOKS & WEBSITES ABOUT ART ~

What did you write about and why? How does your writing differ from Medieval literature?

 ~ BOOKS & WEBSITES ABOUT LITERATURE ~

What was your discovery/invention? How original is your work? Did a previous discovery contribute to yours? What personal sacrifices did you make to achieve your goals? How has your scientific discovery changed man's view of the world?

 
~ BOOKS & WEBSITES ABOUT SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY ~

How should governments govern?

 
~ BOOKS & WEBSITES ABOUT POLITICAL SCIENCE ~

 

RELIGION - FOCUS QUESTIONS:

What did you view to be wrong with the Catholic Church? What did you do to change it? What impact did your ideas and action have on history?

 ~ BOOKS & WEBSITES ABOUT RELIGION ~

Prince Henry the Navigator: What was your role in the Age of Exploration?

Columbus: Who was this man of many faces - hero, villain, lucky adventurer, greedy exploiter of Indians?

 ~ BOOKS & WEBSITES ABOUT COMMERCE AND EXPLORATION ~

We hope that this activity will not only give you an understanding of this exciting period of history, but will also inspire you to develop your own creativity and imagination. Have fun!

 
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