The Renaissance and Reformation
Students analyze the origins, accomplishments, and geographic diffusion of the Renaissance and the historical developments of the Reformation.What factors drive cultural change? Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy? Quotes attributed to: Leonardo da Vinci A "Renaissance Man"
“There are three classes of people: those who see. Those who see when they are shown. Those who do not see.”
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“There are three classes of people: those who see. Those who see when they are shown. Those who do not see.”
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The Black Death
This lesson focuses on the skill of evaluating evidence. Students determine whether or not a series of sources would provide reliable information on the Black Death in Florence, Italy, and then evaluate a first-hand account of the plague. This lesson includes an assessment featuring a passage from the Decameron that can be used independently or along with the lesson plan.
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