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Unit Plan

Title/ Subject: World History/ Renaissance

Grade: 7

Learning Objective: Given information about the early Renaissance era, students will be able to explain the importance of Florence and other Italian city-states in the spread of ideas.

Ohio Common Core Learning Standard:

Feudalism and Transistions.6. The renaissance in Europe introduced revolutionary ideas, leading to cultural, scientific, social changes.

Pre- test: (Conducted on 2/24/15)

Students answer 3 questions…

Where in the world did the Renaissance take place?

Did the renaissance era have a positive or negative impact on the world?

Who was Marco Polo?

Procedure:

Hook:

Time: 3 minutes

Students will watch a 3 minute video provided by the discovery channel that introduces the Italian Renaissance.

http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/other-shows/videos/assignment-discovery-renaissance/

Time: 30 minutes

Activity: Introduce the Renaissance and main ideas of section 1. Main ideas/people include Marco Polo

Four major trade cities: Primarily Florence, but also Genoa, Milan, and Venice

Medeci Family and their contributions to society.

The study of humanities during the Renaissance.

Time: Guided Practice below is included in the 30 minutes above

Guided Practice:

During this time students will take guided notes on a handout provided while viewing the power point.

Time: 10 minutes

Activity:

Students will take a virtual tour of Florence Italy. I will talk about the architecture and art within Florence and how Italian art, literature, and culture spread renaissance ideas throughout Europe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suqUMo6-_ng

I will also discuss how Florence has a present day influence by presenting images of the Kent State University Campus in Florence and its contribution to the architecture program.

Time: 5 minutes

Guided Practice:

Review answers to guided notes and take any questions.

Time: 6 minutes

Closing:

State the final the main idea of the section. Have...