august 22 nd, 2011 deep thought questions for each opener, write either “bellringer” or “deep...
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August 22nd, 2011Deep Thought Questions
For each opener, write either “Bellringer” or “Deep Thought” and write the date.
Please write the questions and your answer on a piece of paper in the Openers section…1. England is an island. What would be the
advantages and disadvantages of being an island like England?
2. What about Italy’s location would help its economy and culture become strong?
You might find it helpful to look at your European map.
Random Fact of the Day
The average roll of toilet paper has 333 pieces.
Test Procedures
No talking allowed. Any questions? Raise your hand and I will come to assist you.
No one leaves the room until all students are finished with the test, except for a true emergency
When finished… Put ScanTron in the class period box at front of room Return test to the front chair
Cell Phone policy No phones or iPods out until EVERYONE is done with test Phone/iPod out during test? ZERO on test and phone is taken Phone/iPod out after test? Phone is taken
August 23rd, 2011Deep Thought Question
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WRITE THE QUESTION!
The Renaissance is a period where normal people showed extraordinary creativity. How do you show creativity in your life? What are some things that are unique to you and you have passion about?
TURN IN PERSONAL TIMELINES TO YOUR BOX AT THE FRONT OF THE ROOM.
Random Fact of the Day
Statistically, you are more likely to be killed by a cow than a shark.
Reminder…
Extra Credit Questions available each week on the class website
+2 Bonus Points
Answers must be turned in by the end of the week
I CAN Statements
First unit covers the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Age of Exploration
There will be several quizzes and projects throughout the course of the unit.
ONE test…which has multiple choice questions, short answer responses, and an essay
During the Middle Ages, Europe suffered from both war and the plague
This limited the spread of knowledge and creativity throughout the continent
Most documents were written in Latin, which few common people could read
Life in Europe – Not Too Good!
Those who survived these rough times wanted to celebrate life, and they began to question institutions
These institutions, such as the Church had failed to protect the people during tough times
Coming Out of the Darkness
The result was an explosion of new ideas and creativity known as the RENAISSANCE, which means rebirth
The leaders and movers of this movement wanted to revive the traditions of ancient Greece and Rome
Renaissance – 1300-1600
Boom Goes the Dynamite
Exit Questions
What kind of person best represents the “Renaissance Man?”
A. Someone who is good at many different thingsB. A person who specializes in only one thing in particularC. A teacher which knows a lot about the Renaissance
How did Italy’s location help it become the “birthplace of the Renaissance?”
A. Italy had a strong navy which could spread ideas easily B. Italy had access to Greek and Roman ruins and manuscripts, helping them rediscover these past cultures C. The bubonic plague had not reached southern Europe yet
August 24th, 2011Bellringer Questions
What kind of person best represents the “Renaissance Man?”A. Someone who is good at many different thingsB. A person who specializes in only one thing in
particularC. A teacher which knows a lot about the Renaissance
How did Italy’s location help it become the “birthplace of the Renaissance?”
A. Italy had a strong navy which could spread ideas easily B. Italy had access to Greek and Roman ruins and manuscripts, helping them rediscover these past cultures C. The bubonic plague had not reached southern Europe yet
Write question and the answer!
August 24th, 2011Deep Thought Question
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WRITE THE QUESTION
Suppose the internet had never been invented. How would life change? How would your life be different?
Random Fact of the Day
William Shakespeare’s wife was named Anne Hathaway.
Origins of the Renaissance – Recap Why Italy?
Easy access to Greek and Roman manuscripts (writings)
Merchants (businessmen and traders) dominate politics, use money to fund artistic projects
Humanism An intellectual movement that focused on
human potential and achievements Basic spirit of Renaissance society was
secular – worldly rather than spiritual and concerned with the here & now Considered anti-religion
Origins of the Renaissance – Recap
Renaissance Man The ideal person
should try to many things very well
Example: hunting, tennis, athletic, laugh daily, very graceful, etc.
Origins of the Renaissance – Recap
Vernacular Using a language or dialect native to a
region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language In other words, the native language
But before 1440, few documents were printed in the vernacular…most were in Latin, which few common people could read
Origins of the Renaissance – Recap
Printing Press
Johannes Gutenberg invents printing press
Benefits Printed books are now available to most
people Books can be printed in the vernacular Learning and knowledge spreads like
wildfire Increase in school construction across
Europe
A model of a Gutenberg printing press
Writing Assignment
Write a response using specific detail on the following…
Describe European society before the Renaissance. Then describe in detail THREE changes to society
which the Renaissance brought. Finally describe how these changes impact our
society today.
Some terms to remember in your description: humanism, merchants, vernacular, Renaissance Man, secular, the printing press.
August 26th, 2011
Finish video from yesterday Go over the video guide Machiavelli introduction and reading Comparison of political leader traits –
modern leader vs. Machiavelli’s ideal leader
Quiz Project Preview – Monday
August 26th, 2011Bellringer Question
Please write the question and your answer.
Which of the following is the best way to describe the relationship between Medici and Brunelleschi?A. They hated each other’s guts and looked to ruin
each others’ lives as much as possibleB. Brunelleschi gave money to Medici for him to rule
Florence with an iron fistC. Medici gave money to Brunelleschi for him to create
works of art and architectureD. They were good friends who played poker every
weekend
Random Fact of the Day
Colorado law states that a man cannot marry his wife’s grandmother.
Meet Niccolo Machiavelli(You don’t have to write down these notes)
Government official in Florence during the reign of the Medici Specifically Lorenzo
Was dismissed from power when Medici retook the Florentine government in 1512
Retired to countryside to write, and his product changed politics forever
The Question…
According to Niccolo Machiavelli, what kinds of qualities must a strong and effective leader or ruler have?
We will read a portion of The Prince to figure out some of these qualities
As you read, underline any portion of the text which you feel represents Machiavelli’s advice for how to be an effective ruler WRITE AT LEAST FIVE OF THESE “TIPS” ON THE BACK OF
YOUR SHEET!
MACHIAVELLI PROJECTS!
To express your understanding of the qualities of a strong leader according to Machiavelli, you will chose one of two project paths…
PATH ONE – INDIVIDUAL PROJECT WRITE A POLITICAL SPEECH AND DESIGN A
POLITICAL POSTER
PATH TWO – GROUP PROJECT (3 TO 4 PEOPLE) CREATE AND FILM A POLITICAL COMMERCIAL
Path #1 – INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
Step #1 – A Political Speech Write a speech which you, the politician,
speak to your people about what kind of ruler you will be You MUST include five aspects of a
Machiavellian ruler Remember your audience and purpose…this is
a speech, so make sure you greet your audience to begin and make your writing as exciting and enthusiastic as possible to charm the crowd
The speech must be 3/4ths to 1 page long
Path #1 – INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
Step #2 – A Campaign Poster Design a campaign poster which advertises your
candidacy for political power You MUST include THREE aspects of Machiavellian
rulers which are either printed or drawn out on poster Remember to include your NAME on the poster…you
can make up the political office you are running for Including color makes these posters look MUCH
better…you are encouraged to use the classroom markers
Want to go above and beyond? Create a Glogster poster instead of the hand-made poster…see Mr. Osborne if you are interested
Path #2 – GROUP PROJECTGroups – FOUR to FIVE People (no more, no less)
Political Advertisement Prepare and film a political advertisement for a
candidate in the Machiavellian model Commercial must include THREE points about the candidate’s
leadership style These five points will be related to Machiavelli’s tips for being an
effective PRINCE or ruler Advertisement will be filmed by video camera by Mr. Osborne Project should last around one minute long You MUST prepare a script as a group before Mr. Osborne
films Each person must be involved in the production, whether
they are politician, narrator, testimony giver, etc. Feel free to include different segments (ex: politician
speaking to camera, politician interacting with people, people giving testimonies about the candidate