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= **Aspects of The Renaissance** =

//An Interdisciplinary Academy Unit for Science, English, and History//
Being developed by Nan Acker-Wolfhagen, Josie Tierney-Fife, and James Welsch //Please note: A "Renaissance noun" is a person, place, or thing that was significant to the Renaissance Era.//

**Common Essential Question:** // How do the achievements of the Renaissance illustrate the concept of a “Golden Age?” //

In this unit, students in our Academy will be immersed in different aspects of Renaissance history and culture in three of their core classes simultaneously. Learning in one class will contribute to a deeper understanding of the material covered in the other two, so that students conclude their study with a well rounded understanding of this crucial time period in Western civilization. The unit will conclude with an interdisciplinary Renaissance Faire.

as a contribution to and reflection of the Golden Age || Developments in astronomy as a reflection of the growth of scientific understanding during the Renaissance || A revival of Greek and Roman art, philosophy and values lead to advancements in education, government and literature during the Renaissance. ||
 * ** English **: || ** Science: ** || ** History: ** ||
 * Shakespeare’s //Romeo and Juliet//
 * * Students will gain an appreciation of Shakespeare as historical and literary figure
 * Students will be able to explain and discuss the literary concepts of allusion, metaphor, simile, personification, pun, soliloquy, aside, alliteration, oxymoron, and hyperbole
 * Students will gain an understanding and appreciation of the dynamic nature and evolution of the English language
 * Students will develop and apply literacy and analytical strategies when confronted with a challenging text.
 * Students will understand Renaissance thinking reflected in R&J: importance of fate and destiny in perception of the world; Renaissance concepts of love, marriage, and family || * Students will be able to describe the history of astronomy with particular emphasis on the rapid expansion of knowledge during the Renaissance.
 * Students will be able to describe and differentiate between the two types of telescopes developed at this time and explain why each one was created.
 * Students will be able to explain how the increase in knowledge of astronomy aided navigation and globalization. || * Students will be able to identify specific elements and characteristics of Renaissance art, artists and philosophy.
 * Students will understand how a focus on education and learning led to a more productive and advanced society.
 * Students will understand how the Renaissance developed out of the Middle Ages and led to the foundation of modern Europe. ||

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