The Renaissance! History, Art, Science, Ideas, and Trade
Immerse yourself in a world of art, science, history, and economics as we explore the transformative era that shaped Europe's destiny. In this 5-week course, you'll discover the origins and impact of the Renaissance.
What's included
5 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
includedAssessment
includedGrading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Explore the foundations of the modern world! The Renaissance is a dynamic and exciting time in Europe! This class will provide an thorough introduction to the causes and impacts of the Renaissance in Europe. Each week we will rotate topics, exploring primary documents and visual sources to discuss the vibrant cultural changes of the Renaissance era. My teaching style is discussion based to help the students learn how to explore and engage with real history. This class will provide a solid background of this pivotal time in history to prepare students to explore the early modern and modern world. This course is offered as a self paced course as well. See also my related world literature courses and DBQ writing. What to expect in this course: -develop skills of primary document analysis -find an appreciation of the scientific, mathematical, artistic, and intellectual achievements -develop an understanding of the causation -understand the economic underpinnings Week 1 we will look at primary documents and discuss the causes and background to the Renaissance including the Plague and the Crusades. We will discuss how these events changed life in Europe, as well as discussing the question of if the Renaissance is a break from the Middle Ages or flows naturally out of that time. Week 2 we will focus on humanism and the philosophical/worldview changes occurring in the Renaissance. Again, we will use primary documents and samples of literature to explore these ideas. Week 3 will focus on the economic shifts of the Renaissance that make such changes possible, as well as lead us into the modern age. Week 4 will focus on the artistic changes of the Renaissance, from the great masters to lesser known artists. We will look at various images and discuss the shifting styles in the context of the shifting worldview. Week 5 finally, will focus on the scientific impact on the Renaissance. Changes in art led directly to a new perspective and exploration in science.
Learning Goals
Students will understand the causes and roots of the Renaissance. They will explore, read about, and discuss the artistic, scientific, philosophical, and economic changes that happened at this time and that impacted modern Europe.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Causes of the Renaissance
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Shifts in worldview/ humanism
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Economic change
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Art
30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Florida Teaching Certificate in Science
4 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of Toronto
Master's Degree in History from University of Cambridge
Master's Degree from Eastern Michigan University
Master's Degree in Religious Studies from Yale University
Master's Degree in History from Northwestern University
6 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Eastern Washington University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Florida State University
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (General) from La Universidad del Zulia
Bachelor's Degree in History from Birmingham-Southern College
Bachelor's Degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor's Degree in History from Millersville University
I have a master's degree from the University of Cambridge and 17 years teaching experience.
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Live Group Course
$75
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
30 min
Completed by 65 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-8 learners per class