1. Warm-Up Write down the lesson name and objective Write down the lesson name and objective Answer the following questions: Answer the following questions: Why did the Renaissance start in Italy? Why did the Renaissance start in Italy? Prediction: What kind of effect do you think the Renaissance will have on the rest of Europe? Explain why. Prediction: What kind of effect do you think the Renaissance will have on the rest of Europe? Explain why.

2. Why Italy?

3. Renaissance Humanism A Change in Expectations

4. Before the Renaissance During the Middle Ages, Christianity and the Church was the center of everyone’s life. During the Middle Ages, Christianity and the Church was the center of everyone’s life. Most decisions were made based on how it might affect their place within the church and salvation. Most decisions were made based on how it might affect their place within the church and salvation.

5. During the Renaissance… A new movement began that focused on what was happening within the world. A new movement began that focused on what was happening within the world. Mankind and what he/she was able to achieve or create became important. Mankind and what he/she was able to achieve or create became important. This new movement was called Humanism. This new movement was called Humanism.

6. Three Basic Beliefs Renaissance Humanism can be summarized in three basic principles, Just 3

7. Principle #1 INDIVIDUAL WORTH INDIVIDUAL WORTH all human beings have value and should be treated with dignity and respect all human beings have value and should be treated with dignity and respect No longer mattered which social class, EVERYONE deserved to able to make the best of their life. No longer mattered which social class, EVERYONE deserved to able to make the best of their life.

8. Principle #2 A STRONG COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE A STRONG COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE -- humans must use their gifts and talents for the good of others Everyone is encouraged to contribute to and be active in one’s community. Everyone is encouraged to contribute to and be active in one’s community. Investment in a city’s appearance improved life for all Investment in a city’s appearance improved life for all

9. Principle #3 DEVLOPMENT OF VARIETY OF SKILLS AND TALENTS DEVLOPMENT OF VARIETY OF SKILLS AND TALENTS -- humans must learn and experience as much as possible. This encouraged people to explore their interests and develop their skills This encouraged people to explore their interests and develop their skills This led to an enormous growth in production of art, literature and creativity This led to an enormous growth in production of art, literature and creativity

10. Exit Ticket In 25 words or less, explain about Renaissance Humanism and its importance.