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Val Verde Unified School District
SECONDARY LESSON PLAN
UNIT: chapter 11: The Renaissance SUBJECT: 7th Grade SS TEACHER: A. Prince
POWER STANDARD: ( i.e. 2.1 / Number Sense: demonstrate basic mathematical computations)
4.1 historical
process knowledge of historical and current events
4.2
collaborate with others as a team, resolve conflicts, and develop relationships
interpersonal
4.3 diversity
develop and exhibit a knowledge, respect, tolerance, and acceptance of the cultures of others
4.4 citizenship
participate and exhibit responsibility in a democratic society
4.5 ethics
behave in an accountable manner of rectitude
FOCUS STANDARD: ( list specific standard being taught )
7.8.1: Describe the way in which the revival of classical learning and the arts fostered a new interest in
humanism.
7.8.2: Explain the importance of Florence in the early stages of the Renaissance and the growth of
independent trading cities
7.8.3: Understand the effects of the reopening of the ancient "Silk Road" between Europe and China,
including Marco Polo's travels and the location of his routes.
7.8.5: Detail advances made in literature, the arts, science, mathematics, cartography, engineering, and the
understanding of human anatomy and astronomy.
ASSESSMENT: ( what students must do to demonstrate proficiency )
Checking for understanding: give examples, choral response, reflective writing, categories, independent practice,
analogies, interactions, visual representation, oral/written questioning.
ACTIVITY/STRATEGY: ( align dates and specific activities/homework )
Monday, 1/6/14: Standards: 7.8.2, 7.8.3
Language Objective: Describe the importance of trade in the early stages of the Renaissance.
Content Objective: We will learn that wealthy trade cities fostered new interest in art and learning.
1. Bell work: timeline/Renaissance LoD
2. Class work: chapter 11.1: origins of the Renaissance: book work, biographies, etc.
3. Homework: Cornell notes: pgs. 298-300 trade with Asia.
Tuesday, 1/7/14: Standards: 7.8.1, 7.8.5
Language Objective: Use LoD to describe humanism and the achievements of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci.
Content Objective: We will learn that Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci were masters of the Renaissance.
1. Bell work: review of the Silk Road
2. Class work: Chapter 11, section 2: The Italian Renaissance (LoD, readings, book work, AVID activities)
3. Homework: Cornell notes, chapter 11 section 2, pgs. 304-306
Wednesday, 1/8/14 (Minimum Day): Standards: 7.8.1, 7.8.5 (substitute teacher)
Language Objective: Use LoD to describe humanism and the achievements of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci.
Content Objective: We will learn that Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci were masters of the Renaissance.
1. Bell work: none
2. Class work: Chapter 11, section 2: The Italian Renaissance (LoD, readings, book work, AVID activities)
3. Homework: none
Thursday, 1/9/14 Standards: 7.8.1, 7.8.5
Language Objective: Use LoD to describe humanism and the achievements of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci.
Content Objective: We will learn that Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci were masters of the Renaissance.
1. Bell work: Review of chapter 11, section 2.
2. Class work: Cornell notes: 11.2, AVID interactions.
3. Homework: Interactions, pgs. 307-310
Friday, 1/10/14 Standards: 7.8.1, 7.8.5
Language Objective: Use LoD to describe humanism and the achievements of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci.
Content Objective: We will learn that Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci were masters of the Renaissance.
1. Bell work: none
2. Class work: Quiz: section 11.2, interactions, learning log.