Final+Project

=Final Project=


 * Name of Lesson: Leonardo da Vinci-- "Outline of A Genius"**

1.) How did da Vinci accomplish so much? 2.) What do you think are his two (2) most important contributions? 3.) Why would he be considered a Renaissance figure? 4.) Who today would you consider a "da Vinci" like person and why?
 * Essential Questions.**

[|Content, Literacy, & Technology State Frameworks]

__History and Geography__ Strand 7 - connects particular historical events with larger social, economic and political trends and developments. Strand 10 - distinguish historical fact from opinion

__English Language Arts__ Standard 4: Vocabulary and Concept Development Standard 8: Understanding a Text Standard 9: Making Connections Standard 19: Writing

__Technology:ISTE NETS__ 2,a incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity. 1.c. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students conceptual thinking and creative processes. __**WH.29**__ **- Describe the origins and development of the Renaissance, including the influence and accomplishments of Machiavelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Shakespeare and Johannes Gutenberg. **
 * Renaissance and The Reformation in Europe**


 * Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media, including visually and quantitatively, as well in word.**


 * Analyze how and why individuals, events or ideas develop and interact over the course of a text or visual presentation.**

=== Objectives: To highlight the major Renaissance cities connected to da Vinci's personal and professional life. To collaboratively read, analyze and highlight an overview document on da Vinci. Students will share their work seeking out similarities and differences. ===
 * Integrate visual information (charts, graphs, photos, videos, maps) with other information in print and digital texts.**
 * THIS LESSON WILL BE TAUGHT IN THE SPRING WHEN WE COVER THE RENAISSANCE **

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 * Day 1 - Do Now - What do you think of when you hear the name "Leonardo da Vinci?"**
 * Day 1 - Direct Instruction - Students will be given a five page (biographical summary and outline) article about da Vinci. As a class we will read the article suggesting that all students underline any words that they do not know. Working in pairs students will use (Introduction of a New Skill) ﻿Guided and Independent Work. Google Maps to locate and record all the relevant cities stated that were prominent and influential in da Vinci's life. Using the computers in our computer lab students will then find five (5) relevant facts about each location as it relates to the Renaissance. The various cities illustrate the different segments of da Vinci's life highlighting the numerous inventions, masterpieces and relationships with those who greatly influenced him. **
 * Students will then mark up the entire article using Croc Docs in the computer lab still working in pairs. Students will have been familiar with Google Docs earlier in the school year. **
 * For homework students will re-read the article and come up with ten word (10) they do not know. Students will be asked to use either Vocabulary.com or Wordsift to help assist them in finding appropriate definitions. As a class we will compare what are the most common words chosen and make a Top 10 List. **

/www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/4086055/Leonardo_da_Vinci Objective - To utilize technological tools such as Wordle and Bubbl.us in order to categorize, contrast, organize and highlight da Vinci's most prominent discoveries, masterpieces and inventions. Assessments - viewing each pair's work and analyzing if they covered enough material.
 * Day 2 - Making a Wordle . With access again to our computer lab students working in pairs will make a "Wordle" from the da Vinci article. Secondly, students again in pairs will be using Bubbl.us to construct a web-like outline categorizing da Vinci's accomplishments in Science and Engineering, Anatomy, Art, Inventions and Engineering and His Notebooks. ﻿ ﻿(Guided and Independent Work) **

[] [] (Direct Instruction) Students will be given a choice to work together in pairs or by themselves in completing the final assignment. (Collaborative Working" __**Assignment -**__ **Answer the following open response question: "Compare and contrast someone you believe is a modern day Renaissance person to what you now know about Leonardo da Vinci."**
 * Day 3 - Objective - "Bringing It All Together"**
 * With the assistance of the computer lab students will be instructed on the use of the technological tool "Prezi"**
 * You may complete the assignment in one of two ways: Create a Prezi or write a three (3) page double-spaced essay answering the question. You will have one week's time to complete the assignment. (Assessments, Technical Skills and/or Writing Skills)**
 * This final assignment will bring together our ability to answer the original questions stated at the outset of this task. **