Transcript File - mr. osborne`s classroom

August 22nd, 2011
Deep Thought Questions
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For each opener, write either “Bellringer” or “Deep
Thought” and write the date.
Please write the questions and your answer on a
piece of paper in the Openers section…
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England is an island. What would be the advantages
and disadvantages of being an island like England?
What about Italy’s location would help its economy
and culture become strong?
You might find it helpful to look at your European map.
Random Fact of the Day
The average
roll of toilet
paper has
333 pieces.
Test Procedures
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No talking allowed. Any questions? Raise your hand and I
will come to assist you.
No one leaves the room until all students are finished with
the test, except for a true emergency
When finished…
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Put ScanTron in the class period box at front of room
Return test to the front chair
Cell Phone policy
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No phones or iPods out until EVERYONE is done with test
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Phone/iPod out during test? ZERO on test and phone is taken
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Phone/iPod out after test? Phone is taken
August 23rd, 2011
Deep Thought Question
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WRITE THE QUESTION!
The Renaissance is a period where normal
people showed extraordinary creativity.
How do you show creativity in your life?
What are some things that are unique to
you and you have passion about?
TURN IN PERSONAL TIMELINES TO YOUR
BOX AT THE FRONT OF THE ROOM.
Random Fact of the Day
Statistically, you are more likely to
be killed by a cow than a shark.
Reminder…
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Extra Credit Questions available each
week on the class website
+2 Bonus Points
Answers must be turned in by the end of
the week
I CAN Statements
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First unit covers the Renaissance, the Reformation,
and the Age of Exploration
There will be several quizzes and projects
throughout the course of the unit.
ONE test…which has multiple choice questions, short
answer responses, and an essay
Life in Europe – Not Too Good!
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During the Middle Ages, Europe
suffered from both war and the
plague
This limited the spread of
knowledge and creativity
throughout the continent
Most documents were written in
Latin, which few common people
could read
Coming Out of the Darkness
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Those who survived these
rough times wanted to
celebrate life, and they
began to question
institutions
These institutions, such as
the Church had failed to
protect the people during
tough times
Boom Goes the Dynamite
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The result was an explosion of new ideas and
creativity known as the RENAISSANCE, which
means rebirth
The leaders and movers of this movement wanted to
revive the traditions of ancient Greece and Rome
Renaissance – 1300-1600
Exit Questions
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What kind of person best represents the “Renaissance Man?”
A. Someone who is good at many different things
B. A person who specializes in only one thing in
particular
C. A teacher which knows a lot about the Renaissance
How did Italy’s location help it become the “birthplace of the
Renaissance?”
A. Italy had a strong navy which could spread ideas
easily
B. Italy had access to Greek and Roman ruins and
manuscripts, helping them rediscover these past cultures
C. The bubonic plague had not reached southern Europe
yet
August 24th, 2011
Bellringer Questions
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What kind of person best represents the “Renaissance Man?”
A. Someone who is good at many different things
B. A person who specializes in only one thing in particular
C. A teacher which knows a lot about the Renaissance
How did Italy’s location help it become the “birthplace of the
Renaissance?”
A. Italy had a strong navy which could spread ideas easily
B. Italy had access to Greek and Roman ruins and
manuscripts, helping them rediscover these past cultures
C. The bubonic plague had not reached southern Europe yet
Write question and the answer!
August 24th, 2011
Deep Thought Question
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WRITE
THE QUESTION
Suppose the internet
had never been
invented. How
would life change?
How would your
life be different?
Random Fact of the Day
William Shakespeare’s wife was
named Anne Hathaway.
Origins of the Renaissance – Recap
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Why Italy?
 Easy access to Greek
and Roman manuscripts
(writings)
 Merchants (businessmen
and traders) dominate
politics, use money to
fund artistic projects
Origins of the Renaissance – Recap
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Humanism
 An
intellectual movement that focused on human
potential and achievements
 Basic spirit of Renaissance society was secular –
worldly rather than spiritual and concerned with the
here & now
 Considered
anti-religion
Origins of the Renaissance – Recap
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Renaissance Man
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ideal person should try
to many things very well
 Example: hunting, tennis,
athletic, laugh daily, very
graceful, etc.
Origins of the Renaissance – Recap
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Vernacular
 Using
a language or dialect native to a region or
country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign
language
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 But
other words, the native language
before 1440, few documents were printed in the
vernacular…most were in Latin, which few common
people could read
Printing Press
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Johannes Gutenberg invents printing press
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Benefits
 Printed
books are now available to most people
 Books can be printed in the vernacular
 Learning and knowledge spreads like wildfire
 Increase in school construction across Europe
A model of a
Gutenberg
printing
press
Writing Assignment
Write a response using specific detail on the following…
Describe European society before the Renaissance.
Then describe in detail THREE changes to society which the
Renaissance brought.
Finally describe how these changes impact our society
today.
Some terms to remember in your description: humanism,
merchants, vernacular, Renaissance Man, secular, the
printing press.
August
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26 ,
2011
Finish video from yesterday
Go over the video guide
Machiavelli introduction and reading
Comparison of political leader traits – modern
leader vs. Machiavelli’s ideal leader
Quiz
Project Preview – Monday
August 26th, 2011
Bellringer Question
Please write the question and your answer.
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Which of the following is the best way to describe the
relationship between Medici and Brunelleschi?
A.
B.
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They hated each other’s guts and looked to ruin each
others’ lives as much as possible
Brunelleschi gave money to Medici for him to rule Florence
with an iron fist
Medici gave money to Brunelleschi for him to create works
of art and architecture
They were good friends who played poker every
weekend
Random Fact of the Day
Colorado law states that a man
cannot marry his wife’s
grandmother.
Meet Niccolo Machiavelli
(You don’t have to write down these notes)
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Government official in
Florence during the
reign of the Medici
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Lorenzo
Was dismissed from
power when Medici
retook the Florentine
government in 1512
Retired to countryside
to write, and his product
changed politics forever
The Question…
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According to Niccolo Machiavelli, what kinds of qualities
must a strong and effective leader or ruler have?
We will read a portion of The Prince to figure out some of
these qualities
As you read, underline any portion of the text which you
feel represents Machiavelli’s advice for how to be an
effective ruler
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WRITE AT LEAST FIVE OF THESE “TIPS” ON THE BACK OF
YOUR SHEET!
MACHIAVELLI PROJECTS!
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To express your understanding of the qualities of a
strong leader according to Machiavelli, you will chose
one of two project paths…
PATH ONE – INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
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WRITE A POLITICAL SPEECH AND DESIGN A POLITICAL
POSTER
PATH TWO – GROUP PROJECT (3 TO 4 PEOPLE)
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CREATE AND FILM A POLITICAL COMMERCIAL
Path #1 – INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
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Step #1 – A Political Speech
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a speech which you, the politician, speak to your
people about what kind of ruler you will be
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MUST include five aspects of a Machiavellian ruler
 Remember your audience and purpose…this is a speech, so
make sure you greet your audience to begin and make your
writing as exciting and enthusiastic as possible to charm the
crowd
 The speech must be 3/4ths to 1 page long
Path #1 – INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
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Step #2 – A Campaign Poster
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a campaign poster which advertises your
candidacy for political power
 You
MUST include THREE aspects of Machiavellian rulers
which are either printed or drawn out on poster
 Remember to include your NAME on the poster…you can
make up the political office you are running for
 Including color makes these posters look MUCH better…you
are encouraged to use the classroom markers
 Want to go above and beyond? Create a Glogster poster
instead of the hand-made poster…see Mr. Osborne if you
are interested
Path #2 – GROUP PROJECT
Groups – FOUR to FIVE People (no more, no less)
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Political Advertisement
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Prepare and film a political advertisement for a candidate in
the Machiavellian model
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Commercial must include THREE points about the candidate’s leadership
style
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These five points will be related to Machiavelli’s tips for being an
effective PRINCE or ruler
Advertisement will be filmed by video camera by Mr. Osborne
 Project should last around one minute long
 You MUST prepare a script as a group before Mr. Osborne films
 Each person must be involved in the production, whether they are
politician, narrator, testimony giver, etc.
 Feel free to include different segments (ex: politician speaking to
camera, politician interacting with people, people giving testimonies
about the candidate
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