Renaissance Research Project

Overview

What exactly was the Renaissance? This research project will ask you to investigate one of the following figures

from the Renaissance era and explore how this figure exemplifies [represents] the Renaissance era that

contributed both to the destruction of the medieval mind-set and the creation of the modern world.

Project Objectives

To gain an understanding of and appreciation into the significance and impact of the era of the Renaissance.

To learn the skills of conducting an in-depth research project, utilizing electronic sources.

To be able to effectively communicate information and ideas via a visual PowerPoint presentation and a short

(optional- for extra credit!!!!) speech on the historical figure.

Research Questions

Overview summary of the figure placing them within the Renaissance time period and stating the

importance/significance of their contribution (i.e. why are they important?)

Brief biographical section (including dates, country & city that they lived in, notable life events, etc.)

Explanation of how they exemplify the era and spirit of the Renaissance period.

Tell us how their work/achievements are a reflection of the Renaissance style.

You must support your research with a PowerPoint presentation that uses carefully selected visuals (at least

two examples of paintings, sketches, diagrams, sculpture, book, etc.) that illustrate, support, and extend your

analysis. For example, This painting expresses the Renaissance period and worldview because it or It is a

great example of the artists new technique of .

Guidelines

1) Create a PowerPoint presentation on a selected Renaissance figure. NOTE: There is a specific power point template that I want you to use for this presentation.

2) Complete Renaissance Research Checklist 3) PowerPoint must be completed and turned in by Friday, February 24th, 2017 at the end of your class period. 4) If you choose to present for extra credit, you may do so on the following Monday. 5) Cite all sources on the correct PowerPoint slide! Do not PLAGIARIZE!

Documents Needed:

1. Renaissance Research Checklist

2. Evaluation Rubric

3. Renaissance Research Project Starter Template (Powerpoint- download from my Website)

Renaissance Figures: Politicians, Artists & Writers

VISUAL ARTISTS

1. Michelangelo

2. Filippo Brunelleschi

3. Leonardo da Vinci

WRITERS & PLAYWRIGHTS

1. William Shakespeare

2. Dante Alighieri

POLITICIANS

1. Cosimo de Medici

INVENTOR

1. Johannes Gutenberg

SCIENTIST

1. Andreas Vesalius

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Renaissance Historical Figure Project Checklist

Your name:_______________________ Class: _________

Name of Person Selected: ___________________________

1. What do I need to know?

Check each off as you find the information

Biographical Information

Important Works

Significance/Influence /Importance of their work

Renaissance World View

How they exemplify the era, characteristics and spirit of the Renaissance

2. Development of your Research?

Did you use the Power Point template that was provided for you?

Did you answer: who? what? when? where? how? & why?

Overview Summary of the person: (Brief biographical sketch; dates; country of origin & residence, notable life events)

How did they fit into the Renaissance period?

Why are they important or significant?

What was their contribution to the Renaissance period?

How they exemplify the era, characteristics and spirit of the

Renaissance

Grading Rubric for Renaissance Project

PowerPoint Criteria Student Self-Assessment Teacher Assessment

Accurate Biographical Information- 5 points

Stated Important Works- 5 points

Significance/Influence of their works- 20 points

How they represent the Renaissance- 10 points

All Evidence is Correctly Cited- 10 points

Slides are concise and easy to understand- 5 points

Student has not plagiarized- 5 points

PowerPoint is easy to follow and flows well- 5 points

Visuals are Appropriate- 5 points

No Grammar/Spelling Mistakes- 5 points

Project is creative and shows student interest- 10 points

Strong/Relevant Review Questions- 10 points

Worked Efficiently and was on Task Throughout the Whole Project- 5 points

Total Score

Extra Credit- Up to 10 Points