Monday, July 29, 2013

Renaissance, Science, and Exploration

Mr. Milo stands in a French Renaissance village.
Introduction iPad Activity

Impacts of the Crusades (European world and Arab world)

Essential Questions:

- Why is the Renaissance called the Renaissance and how did it begin?
-How did the art and literature define the Renaissance?
- How did Martin Luther turn Europe upside-down?
- How did a Johannes Gutenberg help spread ideas?
- How can the arts bring wealth and stability to an area (civilization)?
- What are the benefits and complications of progress?


The Medici.
The Effects of the Crusades
Definition of Humanism.
Definition of The Classics.
Comparing Art. See the Medieval Art tab to the right.


Renaissance Architecture Assignment
Renaissance Rebels Pamphlet Assignment

Handouts: Renaissance Library Work, Renaissance Keywords, Medici Film, , Explorers Questions, Some inventions, Absolutism vs. Democracy

Introductory questions on Galileo


Mr. Milo takes a picture of the swarmed, yet highly protected Mona Lisa.

Age of Exploration iPad Work

Spain and the Netherlands