1. Intro to the Elizabethan Era Research Project

2. What is the Elizabethan era?  An era in England when Queen Elizabeth I was the monarch  1558-1603  Often referred to as The Golden Age in English history

3. Why are we learning about the Elizabethan era?  Our next text, Romeo and Juliet, took place in this era  The time period had a large effect on the characters and the plot  It also gives us the opportunity to do a cool research project...get excited!!!

4. Research Project  You will be doing a research project that focuses on an aspect of the Elizabethan era  You will be presenting your findings to the class in a digital presentation  It’s your turn to be the teacher!

5. What does the project involve?  After choosing a topic, you must pick 5 sources to base your project off of  One HAS to be non-electronic  You will examine these sources a little further, filling out a handout that requires you to give information about these sources  You will make a digital presentation out of your research, teaching the class about your topic  You must also make a handout with the most important aspects regarding your topic!!!

6. How will I choose my topic?  We are going over each possible topic that you can choose  While I describe them, jot down which ones you are interested in  At the end, you will rank your five top choices, from most to least desirable  My goal is for you to receive one of your top choices for your project

7. Categories  Elizabethan History  Daily Life  Theatre  Health & Superstition  Modern Connections

8. Elizabethan History

9. Queen Elizabeth I

10. King James I

11. Discoveries & Advancements in Science  Galileo  Bacon  Keppler  Drake  Raleigh

12. The Reformation

13. English Renaissance

14. Roman Catholicism

15. Elizabethan Daily Life

16. Fashion

17. Recreation (Sports & Games)

18. Elizabethan London

19. 14 th Century Verona

20. Professions and Jobs

21. Elizabethan Women

22. The Theatre

23. The Globe Theatre

24. Theatre Conventions  Props  Costuming  Scenery  Staging  Casting  Social Aspect

25. William Shakespeare’s Professional Life

26. William Shakespeare’s Personal Life

27. Shakespeare’s Popular Works

28. Health and Superstition

29. Medical Beliefs and Practices

30. Role of Witches, Ghosts, and Other Superstitions

31. The Black Plague

32. Funeral Rights and Customs

33. Modern Connections

34. Modern Film Inspired by Shakespeare

35. Teen Marriage & Relationships: Then vs. Now

36. The English Royal Family: Then vs. Now