by Jacqueline Weaver, Sheridan Middle School, Sheridan, IN

In this WebQuest, students will research and produce short “bio-sketches” on five influential Renaissance people and then select one person to be represented in a Who’s Who in the Renaissance magazine produced by the class.

Introduction

 

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"I used to marvel (be surprised). . . that so many. . . arts and sciences from the. . . antique past could (have been) almost wholly lost."

In 1436, an Italian philosopher wrote that he saw a revival of interest in ancient Roman and Greek learning in his city.  This renewed interest is called the Renaissance, a French word meaning "rebirth."  The Renaissance was a time of great creativity in arts and sciences.  It began in Italy and within a century had spread to the rest of Europe.

                                                            (from Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, Our World)

                                                     

For a quick introduction, go to this website, then  click on "Enter this Site":

http://www.renaissanceconnection.org/?lesson_social_humanismFLASH.html

(When you are finished, click on the back arrow twice to return to this Webquest.)

 

You are about to explore the exciting world of the Renaissance, as seen through the eyes of some very influential Renaissance people.  You will be making your own "Renaissance connection."