Peeling the Layers of a Renaissance Man

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Peeling the Layersof a Renaissance Man
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Student Presentation
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• The period known as the Renaissance, which
  means rebirth in French, was a distinct time in
  human development.

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• It was marked by radical and comprehensive
  changes. Although these changes took place in
  Europe they have affected people around the world
  for centuries.

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• If you could sweep away the layers of four
  centuries worth of dust and step into the lives
  of individuals what would you find?

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These activities will help you remove the layers
from two peoples lives so you can recognize their
characteristics and qualities that made them
outstanding contributors to society.
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• Outstanding people emerged to leave their mark
  on the world. However, one man stood out among
  all of the rest.

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• His personal characteristics of curiosity,
  observation, and investigation were as unique in
  the 16th century as they are today.

These qualities led others to later classify him
as the first Renaissance Man.
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What were his personal characteristics?

• How do these individuals affect me today?

• Could anyone from American qualify as a
  Renaissance Man?

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By the time you finish this project you will be
able to

• Describe the original Renaissance Man, his
  characteristics or qualities and his choices in
  life that led him to excel.
• Identify an American Renaissance Man, his
  characteristics or qualities and his choices in
  life that led him to excel.
• Analyze the social environment that allowed these
  men to excel.
• Compare/contrast these two individuals.
• Evaluate your personal growth in comparison to
  these two Renaissance Men.

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Required materials

• WWW laptop
• Graphic organizer
• Pictures and images of the two people

• Paint program
• Electronic Portfolio
• Bibliography

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Graphic Organizers Help Students

• Organize new information to help you better
  understand what you are learning
• Organize their thoughts
• Study more efficiently

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Layer 1 Activity
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• Through the use of the WWW research the term
  Renaissance Man.
• Look for basic factual information.
• Enter your information into your graphic
  organizer

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ExampleT-Chart for Note Taking
Renaissance Man
Fact or Event
Brief Description
Definition
A Renaissance Man is someone who
curiosity
Characteristics
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Layer 2 Activity
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• Through the use of the WWW and using Layer 1
  information you have researched identify the
  first Renaissance Man.
• Look for basic facts as well as characteristics
  or qualities which would qualify him as such.
• Enter the new information into your graphic
  organizer

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ExampleT-Chart for Note Taking
Renaissance Man
Fact or Event
Brief Description
Definition
A Renaissance Man is someone who
curiosity
Characteristics
16th Century Renaissance Man
Birth/Childhood Apprenticeship
Choices
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American Renaissance Man

• You will now be selecting an American Renaissance
  Man.
• Through the use of the WWW and using Layer 1
  information, identify an appropriate American.
• Look for basic facts as well as characteristics
  or qualities which would qualify him as such.
• Enter the new information into your graphic
  organizer

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ExampleT-Chart for Note Taking
American Renaissance Man
Fact or Event
Brief Description
Birth/Childhood Education
Choices
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Layer 3 Activity
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• Another way to understand a person is through
  their writing.
• You will be using a graphic organizer to enter
  your observations about the quotes from the two
  Renaissance Men we have been studying.

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Renaissance Man Quotes
Person
Quote
Your Interpretation
Record your interpretation here
Record quote here
Name
Name
Record quote here
Record your interpretation here
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• Read the quote above.
• What characteristic do you think made Leonardo da
  Vinci such a unique artist for his day?
• Write your observations in your graphic organizer.

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"Whenever the people are well-informed, they can
be trusted with their own government."

• Read the quote above.
• What do you think made Jefferson a unique
  citizen?
• Write your observations in your graphic organizer.

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Layer 4 Activity
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Seeing Double 1

• In this activity you will be comparing the two
  Renaissance Men you have been researching.
• You will use the Paint option to create a Seeing
  Double portrait of both people.

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Seeing Double 1

• Using the WWW find a portrait picture (or one
  similar to a portrait) of each of the Renaissance
  Man. Right click and copy the image.
• Go to Start/Accessories/Paint and open this
  option.
• Paste the portrait you copied earlier.
• Using the select tool outline half of the persons
  face. Save this half only. Minimize.

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Seeing Double 1

• Repeat step 1 on the previous slide.
• Open Paint again. Start a new file.
• Paste the portrait you copied earlier.
• Using the select tool outline the opposite half
  of your face. Right click and copy. Close.
• Maximize Seeing Double 1. Paste your half face
  next to the one you have already created.
• Select all. Copy and close the program.

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Seeing Double 1

• Open the slide you are creating for this image
  and paste.
• Create text boxes on each side of the portrait
  and include characteristics unique to each
  Renaissance Man.

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Characteristics of a Renaissance Man
Unique Characteristics 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Unique Characteristics 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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Layer 5 Activity
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Seeing Double 2

• In this activity you will be comparing yourself
  to one of the Renaissance Men you have been
  researching.
• You will use the directions from the Seeing
  Double 1 activity.
• Substitute your own digital picture for the
  second Renaissance Man portrait.

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Seeing Double 2

• After creating a Seeing Double portrait,
  include text around your new picture explaining
  the similarities you have with the Renaissance
  Man (or person) you have chosen.

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Leonardo and Me
curious
curious
observant
observant
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Layer 6 Activity
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How Do I Stack Up

• Now that you have had a chance to thoroughly
  research several Renaissance Men you will be
  comparing your personal progress to theirs.
• Create an organizer that includes characteristics
  found in these men. Rank each man.
• Next, rank your own progress thus far.

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Renaissance Man Matrix
How do I stack up?
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Example of Goal Organizer
Set a goal for your growth towards becoming a
person with Renaissance Man qualities. Create an
action plan to show how you will reach your goal.
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Currently I would rank myself as follows
Few Renaissance Man Qualities
Most Renaissance Man Qualities
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My Action Plan
My Goal
Plan 1
Next Evaluation Date
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Bibliography

• You should have been noting the URLs where you
  found information. Now create a bibliography.
• Web Resources for creating bibliographies
• http//www.noodletools.com/noodlebib/

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Student Electronic Portfolio Example
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Layer 1
Renaissance Man
Fact or Event
Brief Description
Definition
A Renaissance Man is someone who
curiosity
Characteristics
Original Renaissance Man
Leonardo da Vinci
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Layer 2
Renaissance Man
Fact or Event
Brief Description
Definition
A Renaissance Man is someone who
curiosity
Characteristics
16th Century Renaissance Man
Born as illegitimate son in Italy-1492Raised by
father17 half brothers and sisters
Birth/Childhood Apprenticeship
Father observed his talentApprenticed him to.
Always curious and observant Example
Choices
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Layer 3
Renaissance Man Quotes
Person
Quote
Your Interpretation
Record your interpretation here
Name
Record quote here
Name
Record quote here
Record your interpretation here
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Layer 4
Unique Characteristics 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Unique Characteristics 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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Layer 5
curious
curious
observant
observant
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Renaissance Man Matrix
How do I stack up?
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My Action Plan
My Goal
Plan 1
Next Evaluation Date
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Bibliography