Middle Ages vs. Renaissance!
Learning Objective: Students will be able to analyze the different cultural aspects between the
Middle Ages values and the Renaissance values in Europe.
Students will be able to develop relationship skills, working collaboratively to develop social
awareness.
Directions: In groups, you will analyze each of the stations (pages) below. Once your group has
spent some time analyzing the pictures on each page, you will come to a consensus deciding
which picture you believe is from the Middle Ages, and which one is from the Renaissance
period, and WHY?!
There are 5 pictures/stations total. You will have roughly 3-4 minutes to analyze each station
and then you will need to move ahead.
It is IMPORTANT that you are all COMMUNICATING/TALKING! You are coming to a group
consensus on your decisions and your “why.” I will not tell you how to come up with a
consensus, however I will recommend since we just talked about Rome, that you follow the
Roman Republic and leave it to a vote. *(Distance Learning Expectation has always been and
will continue to be that you have your cameras on, and mics unmuted in the breakout room.
Failure to do so will result in a loss of participation points towards this grade).
Context:
Middle Ages- the period in European history from the collapse of Roman Empire up until the
Renaissance (5th century to 15th century). This period of time is described as being extremely
hard for the people of Europe. Medieval crisis such as the Black Death or the Crusades left
many who were uneducated relying on the church and religion for guidance. Feudalism existed,
and people were often categorized into inherited social classes, which determined their status
and wealth.
Renaissance- the period in European history (Italy) from the end of the Middle ages until the
17th century.(14th century to 17th century). A cultural movement that innovated and highlighted
new techniques in art, literature, politics/government, science, and more. It changed societies
viewpoints towards many of the focal points of the Middle Ages.
Station 1: Art
The Picture on the left is
from which time period?
The picture on the right is
from which time period?
Middle Ages or Renaissance
Middle Ages or Renaissance
Answer:
Answer:
Why did your group choose these
answers? What did you analyze as
a group from the picture that made
you believe one pictured had the
values of the Middle Ages, while
the other had the values of the
Renaissance?
Answer:
Station 2: Power
The Picture on the left is
from which time period?
The picture on the right is
from which time period?
Middle Ages or Renaissance
Middle Ages or Renaissance
Answer:
Answer:
Why did your group choose these
answers? What did you analyze as a
group from the picture that made you
believe one pictured had the values of
the Middle Ages, while the other had
the values of the Renaissance?
Answer:
Station 3: Role of Women
The Picture on the left is
from which time period?
The picture on the right is
from which time period?
Middle Ages or Renaissance
Middle Ages or Renaissance
Answer:
Answer:
Why did your group choose these
answers? What did you analyze as a
group from the picture that made you
believe one pictured had the values of
the Middle Ages, while the other had
the values of the Renaissance?
Answer:
Station 4: Fashion
The Picture on the left is from
which time period?
Middle Ages or Renaissance
Answer:
The picture on the right is from Why did your group choose these
which time period?
answers? What did you analyze
as a group from the picture that
Middle Ages or Renaissance
made you believe one pictured had
the values of the Middle Ages,
while the other had the values of
the Renaissance?
Answer:
Answer:
Station 5: Food
The 2 Pictures on the left are
from which time period?
The 2 pictures on the right are
from which time period?
Middle Ages or Renaissance
Middle Ages or Renaissance
Answer:
Answer:
Why did your group choose these
answers? What did you analyze as a
group from the picture that made you
believe one pictured had the values of
the Middle Ages, while the other had
the values of the Renaissance?
Answer:
Independent Reflection:
-Now that the assignment is over, reflect how your group came to a
consensus at each station. Did you take my advice and leave it to a vote,
or did you find a different method to work collaboratively?
-What was one thing you learned today, and one question you still might
have?