Unit prompt
Unit:
Age of Humanism
Purpose: One Big Idea
The Italian Renaissance was a rebirth of learning that gave birth to individualism that created the drive for
global exploration and human rights.
Social Studies Standard
SS-HS-2.1.1 Students will explain how belief systems,
knowledge, technology and behavior patterns define
cultures and help to explain historical perspectives and
events in the modern world.
Relationship to Unit
The rebirth of education in the western world
creates a drive for Europeans to develop ideas and
technologies that lead to the development of human
rights.
SS-HS-2.2.1 Students will explain how various human
needs are met through interaction in and among social
institutions (e.g., family, religion, education,
government, economy) in the modern world
With the rebirth of education in Europe that leads to
the development of humanism, Europeans looked to
change the government institution that was
interwoven with the Catholic Church in order to
create a system that supported the individual right
to choose.
During the Renaissance many people sought to make
it possible for all men to have the right to education
and to ask questions about the government and
religious establishment that isolated Europe from
the rest of the world for generations.
The European Renaissance encouraged many to seek
new forms of wealth and culture in other parts of
the world. In order to accomplish this feat,
Europeans created technologies and political
philosophies to help them achieve high levels of
wealth and to justify their motives.
SS-H-5.3.1 – During the Renaissance and
Reformation, humans began to rediscover the ideas
of the Classical Age and to question their place in
the universe.
SS-HS-5.3.2 Students will explain and give examples of
how new ideas and technologies led to an Age of
Exploration by Europeans that brought great wealth to
the absolute monarchies and caused significant political,
economic and social changes (disease, religious ideas,
technologies, new plants/animals, forms of government)
to the other regions of the world.
SS-HS-5.1.1 Students will use a variety of tools (e.g.,
The use of primary and secondary sources help
students gain a real life perspective on how the past
primary and secondary sources, data, artifacts) to
analyze perceptions and perspectives (e.g., gender, race, is connected to the present.
region, ethnic group, nationality, age, economic status,
religion, politics, geographic factors) of people and
historical events in the modern world (1500 A.D. to
present) and United States History (Reconstruction to
present). D
Lesson Title
The Renaissance
Main Ideas
1. Identify the values and ideas prized during the
Renaissance
2. Explain the impact of Humanism
3. Analyze the importance of the printing press
The Reformation
1. Analyze historical forces and religious issues that
sparked the Reformation
2. Describe Martin Luther’s role in changing the
Church
3. Discuss the impact of the Reformation on the
Western World
1. Analyze the factors that led to European
exploration
2. Describe how trading empires were established
3. Discuss Spanish and Portuguese impact on the
Americas
1. Identify French, English, and Dutch colonial
activities in North America
2. Summarize competing clams in North America
3. Describe Native American response to Europeans
1. Summarize the evolution of the Atlantic Trade
Network
2. Discuss the consequences of the Atlantic Slave
Trade
Iberian Exploration
North American Exploration
Columbian Exchange
Lesson Title
The Renaissance
Quiz
10 Questions
Points
10
The Reformation
10 Questions
10
Iberian Exploration
10 Questions
10
North American Exploration
10 Questions
10
Columbian Exchange
10 Questions
10
Assessments
Formative (quizzes, worksheets, ect)
Summative (Unit Exam)
ACT Preparation Reading Assignments
Total:
Points
100
50
25
175
Homework
Daily sheet/ Reading Guide/Art
Critique
Daily Sheet/ Reading
Guide/Dante’s Inferno
Daily Sheet/ Reading
Guide/Explorer’s check list
Daily Sheet/ Reading Guide/NA
Explorers Chart
Daily Sheet/ Reading
Guide/Trade Map
Points
10
10
10
10
10
World Civilization Daily Sheet
Unit:
Age of Humanism
Lesson:
The Renaissance
Section:
Pages:
Date:
Purpose of the Lesson:
The Italian Renaissance was the rebirth of art education that produced many great works of art and
literature which also lead to the questioning of the political establishment that develops a movement of
individual creativity and the human right to achieve. By analyzing the source of humanism in the
Renaissance, one will be able to understand why the people of western world seek to maintain the rights
of individual freedoms in the modern world.
Objectives:
1. Identify the values and ideas prized during the Renaissance
2. Explain the impact of Humanism
3. Analyze the importance of the printing press
I Can . . .
I can list the three reasons for the European
Renaissance.
I can name the new wealthy class of the Renaissance.
I can describe the purpose of Machiavelli’s The Prince.
I can identify the important effects of the invention of
the printing press
Essential Question – Answer in no less than 3 sentences
How did the Renaissance revolutionize European society?
Answer the I can as if it were a question
Terms
Renaissance
Humanism
Secular
Patron
Vernacular
Johann Gutenberg
Definition /Significance/ Date
Date:
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Procedure:
Day 1
1. Fill out the daily sheet then begin reading the assigned pages while attendance is taken.
2. Class discussion on the objectives and I can statements: How do you think they are related to each other?
3. Class lecture/discussion and the importance of the Renaissance
4. Discuss possible answers to the Essential Question
5. Homework – I can Statements and Vocabulary
Day 2
1. Discuss the ‘I can” Statements and their relationship to the objectives.
2. Work on and complete Reading guide
3. Work on and complete Art Critique
4. Answer Essential question through a class discussion
Day 3
1. Check off work from Lesson 1
2. Lesson Quiz
3. ACT preparation Reading assignment
Assignments:
1. Daily Sheet
2. Reading Guide/ Art Critique
3. Lesson Quiz
ACT Preparation Reading Assignment
Points
5
5
10
5
Due Date
Art Critique
Prompt:
The Renaissance was the rebirth of art and learning. During that time many artist expressed their
individuality and described the change occurring throughout European society through their work.
The Marriage at Cana (c1562) by Paolo Veronese
Directions
Study the painting above and in one paragraph explain how this piece of art reflects the true spirit of
the Renaissance movement – individualism.
Rubric:
To receive full credit the paragraph must have the following:
1. Must be 5-6 sentences in length
2. Must describe the picture
3. Must describe how the Renaissance movement changes European society and how this painting
reflects that movement.
Reading Guide
Directions: Answer the following questions using complete sentences.
1. What does the term Renaissance mean? When and where did it begin?
2. Who was Cosimo de’ Medici? Why was he important?
3. Where did the ideas of the Renaissance come from?
4. What is Humanism? Why is it important?
5. Explain why secularism is destined to change the world.
6. What is perspective?
7. Do you believe that Machiavelli was correct in saying that a ruler must be deceitful and strong to do
what is best for the country? Explain.
8. What was the impact of the printing press?