The Renaissance Continued

Was it a thing?

Bellringer• What changes have you seen in

the world? As in: What is different now than when you were in Kindergarten? Technology changes? Changes in society? The way we dress? The type of music? Popular TV shows?

Crash CourseWas the Renaissance a Thing?

• In the video, John Greene argues that the Renaissance did not really exist in Europe.

• He makes the case that Europe did not create anything new and unique.

• Take notes during the video (on post-it notes) that relate to this idea. He drops pieces of it all throughout the video.

The Renaissance Continued

•Write a paragraph:• How was the change in the

“Renaissance” different than the changes we see today?• Why does change happen

differently now than it did back then?

The Italian City-States

• Color code the map of Italy to correctly identify the Italian City-States that were there during the Renaissance. Use the map on page 287.• Accurately label the cities,

mountains and bodies of water that are listed on the map.