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Blissfield Logo Home Staff Directory View a Calendar Search the site Our DistrictHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolElementary SchoolFoundation Gary Sullivan Profile course outline Absolute Monarchy Webquest Holocaust Webquest Renaissance Web Quest world war I web quest Renaissance Web Quest Overview Your assignment will be to research a Renaissance topic from the list in the Essential Quest(ions) and the Task section, and to develop a project celebrating this most amazing time period in our history. This site will give information about your topic and also link you to other Internet sites related to that topic. Your project will be created with the purpose of presenting the final product to the class. Introduction The word "Renaissance" is French for "rebirth". It is a period of revival of the interest in the values and arts of Greece and Rome during the early 14th century to the late 16th century. This time span and activities during that span led to the golden age of cultural blending and innovation. Because of the Renaissance Western European life was forever changed. Importance of the religious view that was prevalent during previous periods in history changed to a much more worldly outlook of world views during the Renaissance. The intellects who came out of the Renaissance had a growing belief in individual human spirit and abilities. "Humanism" is that focus on the worth of individuals. Essential Quest(ions) and the Task Questions: As you work on your chosen project, be sure to think about the following questions and make the answers evident in your work and your presentation: ü What was the Renaissance all about? ü How did the development of the printing press affect civilization in general, and the lives of people specifically? ü How were the lives of people living during the Renaissance similar to our lives today? How were their lives different? ü What impact did European domination have

Best of History Web Sites contains annotated links to over 1000 history web sites as well lesson plans, activities, and more

Home page for Talking History - aural history programs and sound files archived on the web.

Best of History Web Sites contains annotated links to over 1000 history web sites as well lesson plans, activities, and more

This learning activity asks students to create an oral history of someone who remembers World War II, create a persuasive writing piece, or write a research paper, and then publish their work online. Published histories from around the country are also av

A tiny triangle of land in the South Pacific, Easter Island features hundreds of giant stone figures, traces of a rich Polynesian culture that developed over centuries in isolation.

Famous quotes from World War II. US history quotes with commentary

NewspaperARCHIVE.com is the world's largest online provider of historic newspaper articles. NewspaperARCHIVE.com is a great resource for historical research, family history and searching old newspapers.

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World geography quizzes galore - over 250 fun online map games teach capitals, country locations, and more. Also info on the culture, history, and much more.

BBC Country Profiles: instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions.