7th Grade Post, Soc. Stud. Renaissance

http://imet.csus.edu/imet5/willie/manofyearhome.html

Here is your webquest to follow and complete by Friday May 16. Follow the directions and choose five of the 14 Renaissance Men. When you choose these people you only have to complete questions 1-3 from the directions link of the webquest. Please add a photo if you can. Here is an example from Nils that you can use for yourself (do not copy his answers). If you have any questions you can see me in class or write your comments below.

Here is another site to help you understand the Renaissance
http://www.learner.org/interactives/renaissance/florence.html



1. Leonardo da Vinci

Important achievements: was a scientist, inventor,
Year and place of birth and death: Born 1452 in the city of Vinci, Itlay. Died May 1519 in Florence, Italy
Places most associated with this person: he studied the stars at Mount Albano, he made many observations of animals around the countryside where he lived, he created the paintings and sculptures in Florence, Italy.
Why you considered this person for your list of candidates: This person is first on my list because he was smarter than the others. He took his time on the inventions he made, he always wanted to make things better. He loved animals and was a vegetarian.








2. Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni

Important achievements: Painter, Sculpture,
Year and place of birth and death: born March 6, 1475 at Caprese, Italy and died February 18, 1564
Places most associated with this person: Florence, Rome,
Why you considered this person for your list of candidates: Because he was a great artist and I love to draw. Also, I personally saw his painting of The Last Supper. Plus I love Rome and saw all of these places.

8th Grade Post, Soc. Stud. Reconstruction

http://www.geocities.com/slavery1813/

Here is a weblink provided for you to read and work on. It is on reconstrution, follow the directions and complete a small report on the person you are supposed to be during Reconstruction.

Here is another cite to help you to learn about Reconstruction
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/jimcrow/stories_events_kkk.html