ANALYSE AND APPLY 7. Explain what SOURCES1 and 2 can show us about the ideas, values and skills of Renaissance artists and architects. Refer to specific aspects of each source in your answer. EVALUATE AND COMMUNICATE 8. Many patrons of the Renaissance were motivated by a desire to make their cities more beautiful. Consider one city-state you have studied and decide if its patrons had achieved their aims. Justify your response with examples. Present your ideas as an annotated visual. 9. The Renaissance saw conflict between scientific discovery and religious ideas. Explain whether there is still such a conflict today or a person can be both scientific and religious. Justify your response. 10. Evaluate which scientific discovery of the Renaissance is most significant. Justify your position with a reason. Answers and sample responses for this topic are available online. LESSON 5.12 Inquiry: Who were the significant women of the Renaissance? LEARNING INTENTION By the end of this lesson you should have an understanding of the role and influence of some significant women who lived during the Renaissance. Background Several women played an important role in society during the Renaissance, including Lucrezia Borgia , Catherine de’ Medici , Isabella d’Este and Caterina Sforza . We can study the contribution of these individuals and learn about the position and role of women during the Renaissance. Task Create a 2–3-minute script for a short video or photo story that evaluates the significance of one of the significant women of the Renaissance to our understanding of Renaissance society. You will be assessed on your ability to communicate a clear contention supported by specific evidence. Before you begin Access the Inquiry rubric in the digital documents section of the Resources panel to guide you in completing this task at your level. At the competition of the inquiry task, you can use this rubric to self-assess. Inquiry steps Step 1: Questioning and researching Compose three questions about the significance of your chosen significant woman. Consider the following prompts: • Evaluate the position and role of women in society. • Analyse differences in historical perspectives. • Analyse the role of men in her family. You will need specific detailed information to analyse. Think carefully about your search terms and use trusted online resources.
Jacaranda Humanities Alive 8 Victorian Curriculum Third Edition
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