Introduction
The renaissance was a period of world history that dates from around the 1300s to the 1600s. This time period happened primarily in Europe, and it originated in Italy. This was a time of huge changes in culture and advancements in literature, math, science, art, and religion. It bridged the gap between The Middle Ages and Modern times.
Today, you will be exploring several websites and trying to put yourself into the shoes of a person who lived during this time period.
Task
Your task is to write a diary entry from the point of view of a person living during the renaissance.
Process
Go through the links provided and decide what type of person you would like to write from the perspective of. Learn about daily life as a person living during the renaissance. I recommend going in the order I place the links. Skim through to find pieces of information you're interested in and would like to circle back to when writing.
General Information
https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Renaissance/353705
https://www.history.com/articles/renaissance
https://historyforkids.org/renaissance/
Overview of daily life, if you scroll down on the first one there are a lot of historical figures to look into!
https://www.ducksters.com/history/renaissance/daily_life_in_the_renaissance.php
https://renaissanceitalyhtht.weebly.com/the-way-of-life-during-renaissance-italy.html
https://nobilitytitles.net/the-lavish-lifestyles-of-renaissance-noblewomen/
Religion
Life of Galileo (math)
https://galileoandeinstein.phys.virginia.edu/lectures/gal_life.htm
Life of Shakespeare (literature)
https://www.folger.edu/explore/shakespeares-life/
Life of Da Vinci (art)
https://www.rct.uk/collection/stories/leonardo-in-the-royal-collection/the-life-of-leonardo-da-vinci
Evaluation
In a word document, write a diary entry as a person living during the renaissance. You can be any age or gender. You must be from one of the most prominent countries during the renaissance era, (England, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain, or Scotland). You can even be a historical figure like Galileo Gelilei or Michelangelo!
Make sure you are writing in a freestyle way like you are actually writing a diary entry. Do not write an essay or a biography. Pretend like you are living in the renaissance and writing about your day. Go back and read any sources that you may need, and include them in your document. You should use at least two sources. This needs to be at least 100 words.
Conclusion
Hopefully you have enjoyed being able to go back in time and experience the Renaissance!