Original PromptCreate an independent activity for students to complete when there will be a sub. they should have all of the information they need to complete the sheet on the paper I can explain the importance of Florence as a result of social, economic, and political changes in the late Medieval period.
I can identify examples of artistic, scientific, and intellectual achievements of the Renaissance, including Renaissance Humanism.
This learning resource provides an in-depth exploration of how the social, economic, and political changes in late Medieval Florence contributed to the emergence of the Renaissance, focusing particularly on the concept of Renaissance Humanism. It details Florence's position as a key independent city-state during the late 1300s, emphasizing its role as a hub for trade, banking, and artistic patronage through influential families like the Medici. Key vocabulary terms such as Renaissance, Humanism, and Patronage are defined, and details about the Guild System, the introduction of the gold florin, and the transformation of Florence into a financial capital are discussed. The resource also includes activities for students to analyze the cause and effect of patronage, compare Medieval and Renaissance worldviews, and synthesize principles of Humanism through primary source analyses and modern artistic achievements. Students will evaluate how Florence's unique environment fostered significant advancements in art and science, featuring examples like Brunelleschi’s Dome and Leonardo da Vinci’s anatomical drawings. The resource includes self-assessment criteria to guide student understanding of the Renaissance era.