Unit 1-The Renaissance
Unit Master Objectives: Democracy was born in Ancient Greece and matured during the Roman Era, only to die in the Medieval Age. However, democracy has been reborn and thrives today. The start of that rebirth is found in the Renaissance era. Students will learn about the rise of the Renaissance, its art, ideas, and great thinkers. Additionally, the Reformation and the subsequent transformation of society will also be analyzed.
State Standards for this unit:
WH.1 The student will analyze and summarize the impact of the major patterns of political, economic, and cultural change over time to 1450 CE and their long-term influences.
WH.2 The student will analyze patterns of social, economic, political, and cultural changes during the rise of Western civilization and the Global Age (1400-1750 CE).
WH.2.1 Assess the significance of the Renaissance on politics, economics, and artistic creativity, including the works of Machiavelli, Michelangelo, and daVinci.
WH.2.2 Summarize the causes of and influence of the theological movements of the Reformation and how those movements subsequently transformed society.
State Standards for this unit:
WH.1 The student will analyze and summarize the impact of the major patterns of political, economic, and cultural change over time to 1450 CE and their long-term influences.
WH.2 The student will analyze patterns of social, economic, political, and cultural changes during the rise of Western civilization and the Global Age (1400-1750 CE).
WH.2.1 Assess the significance of the Renaissance on politics, economics, and artistic creativity, including the works of Machiavelli, Michelangelo, and daVinci.
WH.2.2 Summarize the causes of and influence of the theological movements of the Reformation and how those movements subsequently transformed society.