Annette Martino
Suncrest Middle School
360 Baldwin St.
Morgantown, WV 26505
304-291-9335
amartino@access.k12.wv.us
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE ARTISTS
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
- To conduct research using computers and library resources
- To analyze and evaluate information to write a report
- To select a piece of artwork to evaluate and present opinions on the value of the artwork to the Renaissance period
- To create a PowerPoint presentation of chosen artist (background, education, works, etc.)
- To present a product to an audience
- To understand the role of art in the Renaissance period
- To understand the changing style of art in the Renaissance period
GRADE LEVELS:
6-8 (adaptable up or down)
CLASS PERIODS NEEDED:
- 3 periods on computers and or in library to conduct research on selected artist
- 2 periods to write report
- 3 periods to create PowerPoint
- 2-3 periods to complete presentations
Note: PowerPoint can also be used during Renaissance Fair
MATERIALS:
- Computers
- Selected websites
- Library resources/reference materials
- PowerPoint
PROCEDURE:
- Students will use selected websites to pick an artist of the Italian Renaissance to research.
- Students will use computer and library resources to research the selected artist.
- Students will gather information into a report that answers the following:
- Biographical information
- Education
- Picture of artist
- Style and medium of artist
- Major works (photos of works)
- Explanation of why the artist is considered a major influence in Italian Renaissance art
- Documentation of sources
- Students will then use gathered information to put into a PowerPoint presentation to present to the class.
- Students will select his/her favorite work by the artist to explain why it his/her favorite and how the elements of Italian Renaissance are evident in the work.
- Students will turn in written report.
- Students will present PowerPoint during the Renaissance Fair.
WEBSITES:
- http://library.thinkquest.org/2838/artgal.htm
- http://www.mystudies.com/art/italian/italian.html
- http://www.artcyclopedia.com/history/early-renaissance.html
- www.boglewood.com/
EVALUATION:
- Report—20 points- spelling and grammar, 60 points- content (all required information), 20 points- documentation
- PowerPoint- 20 points- spelling and grammar, 50 points- content, 30 points- presentation
- Oral presentation on artist- 10 points-poise, 10 points- picture of work, 10 points- depth of opinion/explanation
- Daily participation rubric for time on computers and in library
WV CONTENT STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES ADDRESSED:
LANGUAGE ARTS:
RLA.S.2--- RLA6.2.1, RLA6.2.2, RLA6.2.3, RLA6.2.4, RLA6.2.5, RLA6.21 RLA7.2.1, RLA7.2.2, RLA7.2.3, RLA7.2.4, RLA7.2.4, RLA7.2.5, RLA7.2.6, RLA8.2.1, RLA8.2.2
RLA.S.3---RLA6.3.1, RLA5.3.2, RLA6.3.3, RLA6.3.4, 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.3, 8.3.4, 8.3.5, 8.3.6
HISTORY
SS.6.5.1, SS.6.5.12, SS.7.4.9, SS.7.4.10, SS.7.7.4.11, SS7.5.2, SS7.5.3, SS7.5.4, SS7.5.9,
SS.S.4
ART
VA.S.1—VA6.1.1, VA6.1.2, VA6.1.3, VA6.1.4, VA7.1.1, VA7.1.2, VA7.1.3, VA7.1.4
VA.S.2—VA6.2.1-VA6.2.16, VA7.2.1-VA7.2.16
VA.S.3—VA6.3.1, VA6.3.2, VA6.3.3, VA7.3.1, VA7.3.2, VA7.3.3
VA.S.4—VA6.4.1, VA6.4.2, VA6.4.3, VA6.4.4, VA7.4.1, VA7.4.2, VA7.4.3, VA7.4.4
VA.S.5--- VA6.5.1-VA6.5.8, VA7.5.2, VA7.5.3, VA7.5.4
VA.S.6---VA6.6.1, VA6.6.2, VA7.6.1, VA7.6.2
TECHNOLOGY
TEC.S.2—TEC6.2.1, TEC6.2.2
TEC.S.3---TEC6.3.1, TEC6.3.2, TEC6.3.3, TEC7.3.1, TEC7.3.2, TEC7.3.3, TEC8.3.1, TEC8.3.2, TEC8.3.3, TEC8.3.4
TEC.S.4---TEC6.4.1, TEC7.4.1, TEC8.4.1
TEC.S.5---TEC6.5.1, TEC6.5.2, TEC7.5.1, TEC7.5.2, TEC8.5.1, TEC8.5.2
TEC.S.6---TEC7.6.1, TEC8.6.1
RENAISSANCE CLOTHING
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
1. To conduct research
2. To use research material to create a product
3. To explore individual creativity
4. To understand the Italian Renaissance period and how clothing was influenced by aspects of the Renaissance period
5. To participate in an oral presentation
GRADE LEVELS:
6-8 (adaptable up or down)
CLASS PERIODS NEEDED:
3 weeks- Time to conduct research and create clothing
MATERIALS:
1. Computers
2. Library reference materials
3. Materials to create clothing
PROCEDURE:
1. Students will use selected websites to research Renaissance clothing.
2. Students will choose a Renaissance outfit to create.
3. Students will write a short description of the outfit and answer why, how, where, and when the outfit was worn.
4. Students will use materials from home/community to create a Renaissance outfit.
5. Students will describe and wear the outfit during the Renaissance Fair.
EVALUATION:
1. Daily rubric for individual research time on computer or in library
2. Short report--- 20 points- grammar and spelling, 40 points- necessary information, 10 points- documentation of sources
3. Outfit- 100 points upon completion of product and presentation of product
WEBSITES:
1. http://www.twingroves.district96.k12.il.us/Renaissance/Town/Clothing/clothingItalian.html
2. http://www.costumes.org/history/100pages.italiRenlinks.htm
3. http://www.calicoannie.net/renaissancedresses.htm
4. http://www.knowledgehound.com/topics/renaissa.htm
WV CONTENT STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES ADDRESSED:
LANGUAGE ARTS:
RLA.S.2--- RLA6.2.1, RLA6.2.2, RLA6.2.3, RLA6.2.4, RLA6.2.5, RLA6.21 RLA7.2.1, RLA7.2.2, RLA7.2.3, RLA7.2.4, RLA7.2.4, RLA7.2.5, RLA7.2.6, RLA8.2.1, RLA8.2.2
RLA.S.3---RLA6.3.1, RLA5.3.2, RLA6.3.3, RLA6.3.4, 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.3, 8.3.4, 8.3.5, 8.3.6
HISTORY
SS.6.5.1, SS.6.5.12, SS.7.4.9, SS.7.4.10, SS.7.7.4.11, SS7.5.2, SS7.5.3, SS7.5.4, SS7.5.9,
SS.S.4
ART
VA.S.1-VA6.1.1, VA6.1.2, VA6.1.3, VA6.1.4, VA7.1.1, VA7.1.2, VA7.1.3, VA7.1.4
VA.S.2-VA6.2.1-VA6.2.16, VA7.2.1-VA7.2.16
VA.S.3-VA6.3.1, VA6.3.2, VA6.3.3, VA7.3.1, VA7.3.2, VA7.3.3
VA.S.4-VA6.4.1, VA6.4.2, VA6.4.3, VA6.4.4, VA7.4.1, VA7.4.2, VA7.4.3, VA7.4.4
VA.S.5--- VA6.5.1-VA6.5.8, VA7.5.2, VA7.5.3, VA7.5.4
VA.S.6---VA6.6.1, VA6.6.2, VA7.6.1, VA7.6.2
TECHNOLOGY
TEC.S.2-TEC6.2.1, TEC6.2.2
TEC.S.3---TEC6.3.1, TEC6.3.2, TEC6.3.3, TEC7.3.1, TEC7.3.2, TEC7.3.3, TEC8.3.1, TEC8.3.2, TEC8.3.3, TEC8.3.4
TEC.S.4---TEC6.4.1, TEC7.4.1, TEC8.4.1
TEC.S.5---TEC6.5.1, TEC6.5.2, TEC7.5.1, TEC7.5.2, TEC8.5.1, TEC8.5.2
TEC.S.6---TEC7.6.1, TEC8.6.1
RENAISSANCE FOOD
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
- To work cooperatively in small groups
- To use computers to conduct research
- To follow directions
- To understand the influence of trade on Renaissance cooking
- To write and document a report
GRADE LEVEL(S):
6-8 (Adaptable up or down)
CLASS PERIODS NEEDED:
- 2 days to research/read about the influence of trade and what products were available in various regions
- 1 period to write a short report on a product that was traded and how it influenced Renaissance food choices
- 1 period to edit reports
- 1-2 periods to use selected websites to find a recipe of a Renaissance food
- 1 period to meet in small groups to plan for making the recipe
- Time at home to work to make the recipe unless space is available at school
- 1 or more periods to present food during a Renaissance Fair
Note: Students can do a photo or video documentation of work on the recipe if done at home.
MATERIALS:
- Computers
- Cameras and/or video recorders
- Recipe ingredients per recipe selected
WEBSITES:
- http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/~sroczyns/food.html
- http://www.twingroves.district96.k12.il.us/Renaissance/Town/Food/FoodTable.html
- http://www.lepg.org/food.htm
- http://www.teacheroz.com/renaissance.htm
EVALUATION:
- Report- 20 points- spelling and grammar, 60 points- content, 20 points- documentation
- Recipe and product- 100 points
WV CONTENT STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES ADDRESSED:
LANGUAGE ARTS:
RLA.S.2--- RLA6.2.1, RLA6.2.2, RLA6.2.3, RLA6.2.4, RLA6.2.5, RLA6.21 RLA7.2.1, RLA7.2.2, RLA7.2.3, RLA7.2.4, RLA7.2.4, RLA7.2.5, RLA7.2.6, RLA8.2.1, RLA8.2.2
RLA.S.3---RLA6.3.1, RLA5.3.2, RLA6.3.3, RLA6.3.4, 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.3, 8.3.4, 8.3.5, 8.3.6
HISTORY
SS.6.5.1, SS.6.5.12, SS.7.4.9, SS.7.4.10, SS.7.7.4.11, SS7.5.2, SS7.5.3, SS7.5.4, SS7.5.9,
SS.S.4
ART
VA.S.1—VA6.1.1, VA6.1.2, VA6.1.3, VA6.1.4, VA7.1.1, VA7.1.2, VA7.1.3, VA7.1.4
VA.S.2—VA6.2.1-VA6.2.16, VA7.2.1-VA7.2.16
VA.S.3—VA6.3.1, VA6.3.2, VA6.3.3, VA7.3.1, VA7.3.2, VA7.3.3
VA.S.4—VA6.4.1, VA6.4.2, VA6.4.3, VA6.4.4, VA7.4.1, VA7.4.2, VA7.4.3, VA7.4.4
VA.S.5--- VA6.5.1-VA6.5.8, VA7.5.2, VA7.5.3, VA7.5.4
VA.S.6---VA6.6.1, VA6.6.2, VA7.6.1, VA7.6.2
TECHNOLOGY
TEC.S.2—TEC6.2.1, TEC6.2.2
TEC.S.3---TEC6.3.1, TEC6.3.2, TEC6.3.3, TEC7.3.1, TEC7.3.2, TEC7.3.3, TEC8.3.1, TEC8.3.2, TEC8.3.3, TEC8.3.4
TEC.S.4---TEC6.4.1, TEC7.4.1, TEC8.4.1
TEC.S.5---TEC6.5.1, TEC6.5.2, TEC7.5.1, TEC7.5.2, TEC8.5.1, TEC8.5.2
TEC.S.6---TEC7.6.1, TEC8.6.1
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE MURALS/MOSAICS
LESSON OUTCOMES:
- To extend knowledge and/or prior knowledge of Italian Renaissance artists from previous lesson on Italian Renaissance artists.
- To use knowledge of an artist to create a piece of art using the artist’s style.
- To work cooperatively in small and large groups.
- To explore one’s creativity.
GRADE LEVELS:
6-8 (adaptable up or down)
CLASS PERIODS NEEDED:
- Students will need to complete the Renaissance artist lessons prior to this lesson. If that lesson is not done, students need to research an artist of the Italian Renaissance period who is known for mosaics or murals.
- Several class periods will be needed to create the actual artwork.
- 1 class period to present final product
MATERIALS:
If students choose to do a mosaic, students will choose material to use in creating the mosaic. Teacher might want to go to a local home supply store to get some materials to use. Let the students use their own creativity to decide what material to use in making the mosaic. If a mural is chosen, you will need paint, large cardboard panels, paintbrushes, drop cloths, and old newspapers.
PROCEDURE:
- Class discussion to discuss murals and mosaics.
- Class discussion to choose to do a mural or mosaic.
- Divide class into small groups.
- Students will work in small groups to divide up work responsibilities.
- If doing murals, small groups will each do a separate panel of the larger work. If doing the mosaic, small groups will work on selected section.
- Final product will be presented during Renaissance Fair.
EVALUATION:
Daily participation rubric for individual work/responsibilities
WEBSITES:
- http://library.thinkquest.org/2838/artgal.htm
- http://www.mystudies.com/art/italian/italian.html
- http://www.artcyclopedia.com/history/early-renaissance.html
- www.boglewood.com/
WV CONTENT STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES ADDRESSED:
LANGUAGE ARTS:
RLA.S.2--- RLA6.2.1, RLA6.2.2, RLA6.2.3, RLA6.2.4, RLA6.2.5, RLA6.21 RLA7.2.1, RLA7.2.2, RLA7.2.3, RLA7.2.4, RLA7.2.4, RLA7.2.5, RLA7.2.6, RLA8.2.1, RLA8.2.2
RLA.S.3---RLA6.3.1, RLA5.3.2, RLA6.3.3, RLA6.3.4, 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.3, 8.3.4, 8.3.5, 8.3.6
HISTORY
SS.6.5.1, SS.6.5.12, SS.7.4.9, SS.7.4.10, SS.7.7.4.11, SS7.5.2, SS7.5.3, SS7.5.4, SS7.5.9,
SS.S.4
ART
VA.S.1—VA6.1.1, VA6.1.2, VA6.1.3, VA6.1.4, VA7.1.1, VA7.1.2, VA7.1.3, VA7.1.4
VA.S.2—VA6.2.1-VA6.2.16, VA7.2.1-VA7.2.16
VA.S.3—VA6.3.1, VA6.3.2, VA6.3.3, VA7.3.1, VA7.3.2, VA7.3.3
VA.S.4—VA6.4.1, VA6.4.2, VA6.4.3, VA6.4.4, VA7.4.1, VA7.4.2, VA7.4.3, VA7.4.4
VA.S.5--- VA6.5.1-VA6.5.8, VA7.5.2, VA7.5.3, VA7.5.4
VA.S.6---VA6.6.1, VA6.6.2, VA7.6.1, VA7.6.2
TECHNOLOGY
TEC.S.2—TEC6.2.1, TEC6.2.2
TEC.S.3---TEC6.3.1, TEC6.3.2, TEC6.3.3, TEC7.3.1, TEC7.3.2, TEC7.3.3, TEC8.3.1, TEC8.3.2, TEC8.3.3, TEC8.3.4
TEC.S.4---TEC6.4.1, TEC7.4.1, TEC8.4.1
TEC.S.5---TEC6.5.1, TEC6.5.2, TEC7.5.1, TEC7.5.2, TEC8.5.1, TEC8.5.2
TEC.S.6---TEC7.6.1, TEC8.6.1
RENAISSANCE GAMES
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
- To gain exposure to aspects of a different culture
- To work cooperatively in groups
- To understand aspects of the Renaissance period and how these various aspects influenced the people of the time
- To create a Renaissance game and present it
- To play a Renaissance game
- To use a variety of technology to research and create a product
MATERIALS:
- Computers with Internet
- Acceptable Use Form on file
- Supplies per game directions
- Daily participation rubric
- Final game evaluation
GRADE LEVEL(S):
6-8 (adaptable up or down)
CLASS PERIODS NEEDED:
2 class periods to find a game
1 week to create the game
1 or more class periods to present the games
PROCEDURE:
- Students will use selected websites to find a Renaissance game to
research. Research must include a report that includes: materials needed, rules, and background.
2. Students will work in pairs to create the selected Renaissance game.
3. Students will present and play the Renaissance game during a Renaissance Fair.
WEBSITES:
- http://www.geocities.com/karen_larsdatter/games.htm
- http://jducoeur.org/game-hist/
- http://www.waks.org/game-hist/
- http://www2.kumc.edu/itc/staff/rknight/Games.htm
EVALUATION:
- Daily participation rubric for work on computers
- Game- 10 points- Neatness
10 points- Appropriate choice
40 points- Knowledge of game and how it is played
40 points- Presentation
3. Report grading rubric: 10 points- spelling and grammar, 30 points- content, 10 points- documentation
WV CONTENT STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES ADDRESSED:
LANGUAGE ARTS:
RLA.S.2--- RLA6.2.1, RLA6.2.2, RLA6.2.3, RLA6.2.4, RLA6.2.5, RLA6.21 RLA7.2.1, RLA7.2.2, RLA7.2.3, RLA7.2.4, RLA7.2.4, RLA7.2.5, RLA7.2.6, RLA8.2.1, RLA8.2.2
RLA.S.3---RLA6.3.1, RLA5.3.2, RLA6.3.3, RLA6.3.4, 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.3, 8.3.4, 8.3.5, 8.3.6
HISTORY
SS.6.5.1, SS.6.5.12, SS.7.4.9, SS.7.4.10, SS.7.7.4.11, SS7.5.2, SS7.5.3, SS7.5.4, SS7.5.9,
SS.S.4
ART
VA.S.1—VA6.1.1, VA6.1.2, VA6.1.3, VA6.1.4, VA7.1.1, VA7.1.2, VA7.1.3, VA7.1.4
VA.S.2—VA6.2.1-VA6.2.16, VA7.2.1-VA7.2.16
VA.S.3—VA6.3.1, VA6.3.2, VA6.3.3, VA7.3.1, VA7.3.2, VA7.3.3
VA.S.4—VA6.4.1, VA6.4.2, VA6.4.3, VA6.4.4, VA7.4.1, VA7.4.2, VA7.4.3, VA7.4.4
VA.S.5--- VA6.5.1-VA6.5.8, VA7.5.2, VA7.5.3, VA7.5.4
VA.S.6---VA6.6.1, VA6.6.2, VA7.6.1, VA7.6.2
TECHNOLOGY
TEC.S.2—TEC6.2.1, TEC6.2.2
TEC.S.3---TEC6.3.1, TEC6.3.2, TEC6.3.3, TEC7.3.1, TEC7.3.2, TEC7.3.3, TEC8.3.1, TEC8.3.2, TEC8.3.3, TEC8.3.4
TEC.S.4---TEC6.4.1, TEC7.4.1, TEC8.4.1
TEC.S.5---TEC6.5.1, TEC6.5.2, TEC7.5.1, TEC7.5.2, TEC8.5.1, TEC8.5.2
TEC.S.6---TEC7.6.1, TEC8.6.1