Renaissance WebQuest

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. 

     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. 

2. You will participate in a panel presentation as the person you have researched. For example, all Renaissance artists will be interviewed together. Speaking, dressing and acting like your chosen individual is not required, but suggested.

B.  PRESENTATION

3.  The following is required in your presentation:

1-2 Minute Summary of individual (Background Information)

Focus Question Discussion

Lorenzo de Medici

1. What is your advice for philanthropists? 
   
   
2. What role did you play in the Renaissance and why?  

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

~ RESOURCES ABOUT LEONARDO da VINCI ~

  

ART - FOCUS QUESTIONS:

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

~ RESOURCES ABOUT ARTISTS ~

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

 ~ RESOURCES ABOUT LITERATURE ~

  

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - FOCUS QUESTIONS:

1. What was your discovery/invention? 
2. How original is your work? 
3. Did a previous discovery contribute to yours? 
4. How has your scientific discovery changed man's view of the world?

~ RESOURCES ABOUT SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY ~

  

POLITICAL SCIENCE - FOCUS QUESTIONS:

1. How should governments govern?

~ BOOKS & WEBSITES ABOUT MACHIEVELLI ~

  

RELIGION - FOCUS QUESTIONS:

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

 ~ BOOKS & WEBSITES ABOUT RELIGION ~

  

COMMERCIAL REVOLUTION AND EXPLORATION - FOCUS QUESTIONS:

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