In the next few minutes, we are going to examine four inventions that were developed in Europe during the Renaissance. These inventions not only changed the way people lived during the

Renaissance, but they also influenced the lives of people in later centuries, including us!!

As we examine these inventions, please record the information in the appropriate

place in your booklet.

The Printing Press•Why were books so expensive during the middle ages?

•In the 1450s, a German inventor named Johann Gutenberg created Europe’s first printing press. Using moveable type or individual letter blocks, Gutenberg created a method in which entire books could be copied in a short amount of time for little expense.

•Which other civilization used moveable-type printing

•What impact do you think the printing press will have on society? On religion?

The Caravel Ship •What motivated Europeans to explore?

•What advantages would a ship need in order to sail across the Atlantic Ocean?

•The caravel was an improvement on earlier ships because it could sail very fast and well into the wind. They were designed with two or three masts and fixed with triangular sails called lanteen sails. •Allowed for the exploration of Africa and eventually the “New World.”

The Telescope•What was the Church’s traditional teachings about the planets and the universe?

•How did the Crusades and the Plague bring the Church’s authority into question?

• What might be seen with a telescope that would encourage people to question the Church?

• Hans Lippershy of Middleberg invented the telescope in 1608.

• Galileo Galilei used the telescope to develop theories and ideas about Earth and its relation to the stars and the rest of the universe.

The Musket

Figure 1: The musket added a fuse to ignite the gunpowder and free the soldier's hands.

Fuse

•Who first used gunpowder?

•What are some advantages and disadvantages of the “hand cannon?”

• How did the Musket change the face of warfare?

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Starring…

…and the cast of TV’s…

Hi guys, I’m RyanSeacrest. Host of

today’sRenaissance Idol!

Hey everyone, remember me, David Cook?? I was the winner of Season 7 of

American Idol! Well, today we’re going to be looking at four of Leonardo DaVinci’s

ideas for Renaissance inventions.

Leonardo was a true Renaissance Man. He had talents in many fields. He was a writer,

painter, scientist, athlete, sculptor and inventor.

You’re going to be looking at some sketches he drew back in the 1500s!

Leo was truly a man ahead of his time, the original Renaissance Idol!

Directions:1)Complete the task as assigned in your booklet.

2) View the remainder of PowerPoint to determine what Leonardo’s true intentions were for each of his inventions. 3)As we go through the Power Point keep track of how many you had correct and write that number at the bottom of the page in the space provided.

Sketch 1• Directions: • 1. Before you click on a choice take a quick

vote within the group to decide which choice to click on first.

• 2. If you are correct, read the explanation and compare it to your own. Were you able to grasp Leonardo’s vision?

• 4. If the answer is “Yes”, GREAT! Click on the link to the next sketch and repeat the process.

• 5. If the answer is “No”, don’t be discouraged. Click on the link that says “Back” and try again.

• 6. Remember to keep track of how many you had right and wrong. a) water lift

b) elevator

c) water slide

d) catapult.

Click on my student, Leonardo, in order to return to the natural order of the Power Point.

Sketch 2• Directions: • 1. Before you click on a choice take a quick

vote within the group to decide which choice to click on first.

• 2. If you are correct, read the explanation and compare it to your own. Were you able to grasp Leonardo’s vision?

• 4. If the answer is “Yes”, GREAT! Click on the link to the next sketch and repeat the process.

• 5. If the answer is “No”, don’t be discouraged. Click on the link that says “Back” and try again.

• 6. Remember to keep track of how many you had right and wrong.a) fan

b) elevator

c) helicopter

d) teepee

Back to Sketch 1

Click on my student, Leonardo, in order to return to the natural order of the Power Point.

Sketch 3• Directions:

• 1. Before you click on a choice take a quick vote within the group to decide which choice to click on first.

• 2. If you are correct, read the explanation and compare it to your own. Were you able to grasp Leonardo’s vision?

• 4. If the answer is “Yes”, GREAT! Click on the link to the next sketch and repeat the process.

• 5. If the answer is “No”, don’t be discouraged. Click on the link that says “Back” and try again.

• 6. Remember to keep track of how many you had right and wrong.

a) tent

b) tank

c) carousel

d) flying saucer

Back to Sketch 2

Click on my student, Leonardo, in order to restore the natural order of the Power Point.

Sketch 4• Directions:

• 1. Before you click on a choice take a quick vote within the group to decide which choice to click on first.

• 2. If you are correct, read the explanation and compare it to your own. Were you able to grasp Leonardo’s vision?

• 4. If the answer is “Yes”, GREAT! You have completed the task. Follow the directions on the slide that will appear.

• 5. If the answer is “No”, don’t be discouraged. Click on the link that says “Back” and try again.

• 6. Remember to keep track of how many you had right and wrong.

a) wheel barrow

b) clothes washing device

c) harmonica

d) machine gun

Back to Sketch 3

Click on the image to return to Sketch.

Sketch 1: Incorrect!!• Ellen is laughing at

you• Take another vote to

determine what will be the group’s next selection.

• Click on the link at the lower right to continue.

TRY AGAIN

Come on… I know you can

do it!

Click on the image to return to Sketch.

Sketch 1: Correct!!

• Water Lift - This invention consists of a water wheel, two screws and two towers. As the water wheel turns, the screws turn, pushing the water up to the highest tower. The tall tower acts as a reservoir for gravity fed water

pipes. Read the description above and then click on the link below to go on to the next sketch.

Next Sketch

Now that’s what I call

a great performanc

e!

Click on the image to go on to next sketch.

Sketch 2: Incorrect!!

• Don’t worry, it’s not big deal. You have another shot.

• Take another vote to determine what will be the group’s next selection.

• Click on the link at the lower right to continue.

Try Again

You’ve got to give

me something better than

that!

Click on the image to return to sketch.

Sketch 2: Correct!!

• Helicopter - This is a detail of the mechanism that drives the helicopter. Two men would run on the lower level, which would rotate. The rotation would force the upper "fans" to rotate as well, lifting the helicopter off the ground.

Next Sketch

“I can sing too you know!!

Yeah, baby! Now

that’s what I’m talking about!!

Click on image to go on to next sketch.

Sketch 3: Incorrect!!• Don’t disappoint

Simon!!• Take another vote to

determine what will be the group’s next selection.

• Click on the link at the lower right to continue.

Try Again

That was perhaps

one of the most dreadful choicesI’ve ever

witnessed.You’re all lucky

to still be playing

Click on image to return to Sketch.

Sketch 3: Correct!!• Tank: This is a man

powered tank. The upper image shows the tank firing. There were multiple cannons arranged around the tank. The lower image shows the bottom of the tank. Four men would work the wheels in order to move the tank.

Remember this smile, it could be the last time you see it.

Next Sketch

Click on image to go on to next sketch.

Sketch 4: Incorrect!!

• Take another vote to determine what will be the group’s next selection.

• Click on the link at the lower right to continue.

Try Again

It’s not aseasy as it

looks.

Lets go! This isThe fourth

invention, you should be getting

better at this.

Click on image to return to Sketch.

Sketch 4: Correct!!• Machine Gun - This

machine actually consisted of three sets of machine guns, set on a rotating drum (you can see the triangle underneath the left wheel, a set of guns would be placed on each side of the triangle.) When the first set of fired, the force of the explosion would pivot the guns down, bringing the next set of guns to the top, ready to be fired.

Click here to continue.

Great job!

Click on image to find out how you did.

Add up your score and refer to the listings below to see how you did.

• Four Correct:

Outstanding job!! You’re on the same wavelength as DaVinci.

• Three Correct:

Great! Leonardo would have been proud of you.

• Two Correct:

Good job. 50% isn’t bad.

• One Correct:

There’s definitely room for improvement.

• Zero Correct:

It’s just not your day.

Thanks for playing. Have a great day!!

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