1. SWBAT recognize the Renaissance as a historical time period
SWBAT recognize the Renaissance as a historical time period. *Come in, take a seat silently and take out your binder. *Then copy your homework from the board.
Homework: Finish the rest of your notes from today!

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m gSPiAiBjU&feature=related
Expectations:
There is nudity in this video clip. If you feel uncomfortable with this material, feel free to put your head down. Otherwise, you are to watch this video maturely, understanding that nudity is a form of beauty and art.

3. Think Questions
What did you initially see that is different from the Medieval Times?
What did you see in the video that interested you?
What do you think you know about the Renaissance already?

4. Renaissance
1700s:
Renaissance Ends in Europe
1500:
Middle Ages end throughout Europe.
1300:
Renaissance Begins in Italy
500:
Middle Ages Begins
The Renaissance is the time period from 1300s-1700s in Europe.
The Renaissance marks the end of the Dark Ages or Medieval Europe.

5. Italian Renaissance
The Renaissance began in Italy in the 14th century.

6. Think Question
What other civilization put a large emphasis on education and art?
Share with your partner…and be ready to share out!

7. Re-naissance
The term “Renaissance” means rebirth.

8. Think Question
How did people feel about things such as “art” and “learning” during the Medieval Times?
Share with your partner…each group will share out!

9. Rebirth in art and learning
During the Renaissance there was a rebirth of interest in art and learning in Europe.

10. Return to the Classics
Europeans began to study classical texts again.  They adopted some Greek and Roman values.

11. When did the Renaissance take place?
Where did the Renaissance begin?
What does the word Renaissance mean?
What was re-born?
Which civilizations was the Renaissance influenced by?

12. Middle/Dark Ages
Renaissance
Time period
Place
Values
Important Events

13. Which would you prefer?
Think about the differences between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Which period would you have like to live in? Why? (3+ Sentences)

14. Medieval or Renaissance
Based on your choice in the next few slides, you are either going to WALK to the Medieval side of the room or you’re going to WALK to the Renaissance side of the room.

15. Which would they prefer?
Pope

16. Which would they prefer?
Artist

17. Which would they prefer?
Greek and Roman Historian

18. Which would they prefer?
Rats and fleas that spread the Plague

19. Which would they prefer?
Sculptor

20. ABCD VOYAGE!!!!!!!
You will elect a representative from your group. Your group will read the question and come up with the best answer.
You will then send your group mate to the lettered table that matches your response!

21. Which time period describes the Renaissance?
A BCE
B CE
C CE
D CE

22. 2. What does “Renaissance” mean?
A. Rebirth
B. Reunion
C. Re-do
D. Religion

23. What things were important in the Reniassance?
Athleticism and war
Beauty and war
Art and learning
War and disease

24. What previous civilizations greatly influenced the culture of the Renaissance?
India and China
Egypt and Mesopotamia
Greece and China
Greece and Rome