The Renaissance

Library Media MLO's

Students will demonstrate the ability to locate and use information resources, equipment and other technologies effectively and efficiently.
Students will demonstrate the ability to review, evaluate and select media.
Students will demonstrate the ability to learn and apply reading, research and critical thinking skills to organize, and synthesize information in order to communicate new understanding.

RESEARCH PROCESS

DIRECTIONS FOR STUDENTS

Enduring Understandings

The move from traditional decision making to market economies from 1450 to 1750 affected social, political, and cultural change in Europe. European nations competed for economic and political power, and the search for new markets led to world wide exploration and colonization.

Research ECR Questions

Force: Industrialism

How did expanding markets and trade of the Renaissance influence European culture?

Force: Humanism

How did new beliefs in humanism promote achievements in the arts and sciences?

Force: Nationalism

How did the contributions of political leaders of the Renaissance strengthen their nations?

Force: Communication

How did the increase in communication among people help spread the ideas of the Renaissance?

Scenario

The Renaissance was a period of growth and change. This resulted in widespread changes to social, political, and economic systems. The Renaissance and Age of Exploration promoted innovation, reform, and discovery of new lands. To celebrate this period in history, we will have a Renaissance Ball to honor prominent people who have changed the world. At the Ball, you will have the opportunity to hear and meet these prominent figures and read thematic magazines dedicated to the social, political and economic discoveries of the time. All students will be graded individually on this project. All students will either present a poem on a Renaissance figure and write an ECR or create a magazine on one of the forces of change and write a ECR.

Process

AGOPP

A	Ask Questions	Renaissance Figure A Graphic Organizer Thematic Magazine A Graphic Organizer
G	Gather Information	Renaissance Figure G Graphic Organizer Thematic Magazine G Graphic Organizer
O	Organize Information	Renaissance Figure O Graphic Organizer Renaissance Thematic Magazine O Graphic Organizer
P	Prepare/Produce Information	Spend time at home and school preparing your costume, poem, magazine and ECR.
P	Present/Assess Information	You will present your poem and magazine at the Renaissance Ball and turn in your ECR to your teacher.

Assessments

Click here for the Renaissance Figure Project Rubric.

Click here for Renaissance Thematic Magazine Project Rubric

Gather and Sort

Gather Information from a Variety of Sources

Gather your information using the Graphic Organizers above. Be sure to write down the correct Bibliographic information as soon as you use a source. To avoid plagarism, properly paraphrase and quote while taking notes. Use this site to help you avoid plagarism.

Organize

Analyze your research notes to determine if you have answered the scenario and followed the rubric.

Use all the graphic organizers to help you get organized.

Synthesize your findings by creating a first draft of your product.

Evaluate the effectiveness of your research for the task.

Go back and fill in any missing parts.

Revise your draft.

Have you gathered sufficient details about your topic?
Are your details organized in the right categories or sub-topics to make sense for your audience?
Are you ready to create your final product?

Conclusion

Research Question ECR

Presentation - See you at the Renaissance Ball