renaissance interdisciplinary unit impact and legacy of the
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Renaissance Interdisciplinary Unit
Impact and Legacy of the Renaissance Period Sixth Grade
2010/2011
Objective: Students will create a version of informational text – newspaper or magazine – that integrates the
events, culture, scientific aspects, and inventions of the Renaissance period, as well as their impact on culture
today (art, religion, and government). Students will utilize all levels of the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy
(remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating and creating) during this process which will
provide the opportunity to integrate specific knowledge from their core subjects (language arts, science, math
and social studies) for support. During this process students will research and identify information that is
relevant and credible, and then synthesize information into a working project.
Each student will select topics relevant to each core subject to create articles for a final product. He or she will
research the scientific, religious, government and cultural issues within this time period; and create a works
cited page as evidence of credible and viable resources. Our elective teachers are also integrating instruction to
not only support information about the Renaissance period, but to also support writing and researching skills.
1. Language Arts - Front Page (Total of 4 paragraphs)
Introduction for entire newspaper in which you state an impact from the Renaissance period
Article #1 - (2 paragraphs)
Clearly explains the cause/effect of a major impact that this time period has had on our current
culture using one of the selections below:
(Architecture – cathedrals/monuments, advent of flying buttresses, stained glass windows,
etc.
History of Languages – Latin, How romance languages emerged, translation of texts,
borrowing languages from one culture to another, how the English language transforms from
Old English, Medieval to Modern, etc.
East/West connection Chinese
Roman Empire history and its fall
Must include a graphic image that is relevant to story
Must answer the 5 Ws and How completely in both articles (support/elaboration)
Must utilize at least 5 elements of text: Title, heading, subheading, bold, italic, visual, illustration,
footnotes, and link to internet
Article #2 – (2 paragraphs)
Book Review using one of the selections below
Crispin, Midwife’s Apprentice, Catherine, Called Birdy, plays, poetry, Shakespeare, Dante,
etc.
Must include a graphic image that is relevant to story
Must answer the 5 Ws and How completely in both articles (support/elaboration)
Must utilize at least 5 elements of text: Title, heading, subheading, bold, italic, visual, illustration,
footnotes, and link to internet
2. Social Studies – Inside Page 2 (4 paragraphs total) Article #1 – (2 paragraphs)
Explain the impact of one of the following topics on today’s culture and society
Classical rebirth
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Patrons
Artists
Church: Protestant and Catholic
Exploration and navigation
Political changes
Bill of Rights
Parliament
Territorial expansion
Music
Geocentric versus heliocentric theory
Compass
Caravel Ships
Geography
Traditional dress
Materials from foreign lands
Trading and banking
Must include a graphic image that is relevant to story
Must answer the 5 Ws and How completely in both articles
Must utilize at least 5 elements of text: Title, heading, subheading, bold, italic, visual, illustration,
footnotes, and link to internet
Article #2 – (2 paragraphs) Using the same topics above, compare and contrast one of the topics above to the same topic
today – ex. Banking today versus the Renaissance period
Must include a graphic image that is relevant to story
Must answer the 5 Ws and How completely in both articles (support/elaboration)
Must utilize at least 5 elements of text: Title, heading, subheading, bold, italic, visual,
illustration, footnotes, and link to internet
3. Science – Page 3 (4 paragraphs) Article #1 – Advances in Technology (2 Articles – at least 2 paragraphs each)
Select two topics below, creating an article for EACH topic, research and discuss in your article
the technological developments and advances scientists have made since the Renaissance period
for that topic. You must exhibit support and elaboration!
Astrolabe
Inventions: microscope, compass, clinometers, telescope and sextant
Diseases and remedies
Human anatomy and microorganisms
Diet, hygiene, and poverty
Sun, earth, and planets
Topology
Land travel and the compass
Astronomy
Ship and land vehicle development
Commerce
Longitude and latitude calculations
Map projections
Must include a graphic image that is relevant to story
Must answer the 5 Ws and How completely in both articles (support/elaboration)
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Must utilize at least 5 elements of text: Title, heading, subheading, bold, italic, visual,
illustration, footnotes, and link to internet
4. Math - Page 4 (2-3 paragraphs) Standard Plus Article (2-3 paragraphs)
After researching Galileo, write one article about his findings on the first telescope answering the
following questions:
Where he lived
How he discovered the telescope
The uses of the telescope
Research the distance from the sun of the 8 planets of the solar system
Include these distances in standard form and scientific notation in article
Must include a graphic image that is relevant to story
Must answer the 5 Ws and How completely in both articles (support/elaboration)
Must utilize at least 5 elements of text: Title, heading, subheading, bold, italic, visual,
illustration, footnotes, and link to internet
Honors Article (2-3 paragraphs)
Students will research daVinci and analyze one of his many inventions that provided information
for how to modify your catapult – one article
During class, we will build catapults and modify to obtain longer distances (students will fire
their catapult 3 times and use the longest distance as data)
Create a box and whisker plot, a stem and leaf plot, and then calculate the mean, median, mode
and range of the class data – with and without any outliers.
The article will include the data above in a graph format
Must include a graphic image that is relevant to story
Must answer the 5 Ws and How completely in both articles (support/elaboration)
Must utilize at least 5 elements of text: Title, heading, subheading, bold, italic, visual,
illustration, footnotes, and link to internet
Research/Format Students will be given time to research and write in their Social Studies, Science, Language Arts and Math
classes – see schedule. Projects will be given to students during homeroom, and all teachers will introduce their
specific area of the IDU. In order for students to learn research skills, research workshops will take place
during Language Arts, and Math will teach students about the validity of data and how to create graphs. The
research sessions will also focus on the ill effects of plagiarism and the credibility of viable sources.
Each student will be responsible for 10 entries pertaining to their sources utilizing note/source pages (10
Source Pages).
All research should be documented in MLA format, and all information (including visuals, images,
maps, etc.) that is pulled from research should be appropriately cited using the MLA format.
Make sure to include the correct number of paragraphs for each links (there are a total of 14-15
paragraphs for the entire project). Remember that each paragraph must contain at least 5-7 sentences.
All students must utilize a minimum of ten sources: 3 books, 2 reference/encyclopedias (online or
print), at least 3 websites, and at least 2 articles from newspapers or magazines (online or print) for a
total of 10
Use Word to type your information and then copy/paste onto your final project
Use a jump drive to save your work – both Word and Website documents
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It is strongly recommended to use the public library system.
It is strongly suggested to use a flash drive to save information while conducting research at school –
please write your name on it
Create Masthead (name of newspaper)
Final product can be created in Publisher, Word, copied/pasted onto a real newspaper, or newspaper type
paper. NO POSTERS AND/OR DISPLAY BOARDS
Artwork
All artwork used in this presentation must be relevant to the material that is covered within the link. It must
also adhere to the specifics of what is allowed based on the rubric. Any images, maps, visuals, clip art, etc.
need to be documented in Source Pages and cited accordingly on the Works Cited page.
Before and After School Assistance
Teachers will be available both before and after school for additional assistance. During this time, students will
also be allowed to use school computers. Please make prior arrangements with homeroom and/or content
teacher.
Specifics of Due Date
The completed newspaper/magazine (printed copy) will be due on Monday, January 31, 2011, and
should be turned in to the student’s homeroom teacher.
No final grade will be given until an assurance of no plagiarism has been confirmed.
The MLA Works Cited page must be turned in to Language Arts teacher.
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COMPONENTS OF PROJECT
(Classes, location, and who receives aspect of project
in bold)
DUE DATES
1. Introduce to all classes - homeroom Monday 1/3/11
2. Citations, Effective Research, and Plagiarism -
Media Center/Language Arts - Miller
Tues.1/4 - O’Hara and Diorrio; Wed. 1/5 –
Vertullo, Gibson, and Smith
3. Sources and Notetaking – Media Center/Language
Arts – Lepsig
Tues.1/4 - O’Hara and Diorrio; Wed. 1/5 –
Vertullo, Gibson, and Smith
5.Parent IDU Information Night – Miller, Kelly, and
Core Teachers – Media Center
Wed. 1/5/11 @6:00 p.m.
5. Research/Writing Sessions – Holiday, Buhlinger,
and Smith
Media Center/Computer Lab
Thurs. 1/6 and Fri. 1/7
6. Submit topics for Language Arts, Social Studies and
Science – Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science
teachers
Mon. 1/10/11 and Tues. 1/1/11
7. Research/Writing Sessions –Gregory/Canupp -
Media Center/Computer Lab
Mon. 1/10/11 and Tues. 1/1/11
8. Research/Writing Sessions – Math –
Paytes/Simmons Media Center/Computer Lab
Wed. 1/12/11
9. Contract Due – Homeroom Teacher Wed. 1/12/11 and Thurs. 1/13/11
10. Research Sessions – Math – Tinker/Holiday
Media Center/Computer Lab
Thurs. 1/13/11
11. Research/Writing Sessions –
Holiday/Buhlinger/Smith - Media Center/Computer
Lab
Fri. 1/14/11
12. Sources Selected – Language Arts Teacher Fri. 1/14/11
13. Research/Writing Sessions – Gregory/Canupp -
Media Center/Computer Lab
Tues. 1/18/11
14. Research/Writing Sessions – Math –
Paytes/Simmons – Media Center/Computer Lab
Wed. 1/19/11
14. Research/Writing Sessions – Math –
Tinker/Holiday – Media Center/Computer Lab
Thurs. 1/20/11
14. Rough Draft – Homeroom Teacher Thurs. 1/20/11
15. Research/Writing Sessions – Language Arts and
ESL – Computer Lab
Mon. 1/24/11 – Thurs. 1/27/11
16.Source Pages – Language Arts Teacher Friday 1/24/11
17. Works Cited – Language Arts Teacher Mon. 1/31/11
18. Final Newspaper/Magazine – Due to Homeroom
teacher
Mon. 1/31/11
19. Graded newspaper/magazine returned to students Mon. 2/28/11
20. Newspaper/magazine Presentations - Homeroom Tues. 2/1/11 – Wed. 2/2/11 Homeroom
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January 2011 – RENAISSANCE IDU Sun. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat.
*Due Dates in Caps 1
2 3 B 1.Introduce IDU
4A 1.Research in Media Center – O’Hara and Diorrio
5B 1. Research in Media Center – Vertullo and Smith 2. Parent IDU Night 6:00 in Media Center
6BA 1. Research – Holiday/Buhlinger/Smith – Media Center/Comp. Lab
7B 1. Research – Holiday/Buhlinger/Smith – Media Center/Comp. Lab
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9 10A
1.*TOPICS DUE to LA, Sci, and
SS* 2.Research – Gregory/Canupp – Media Center/Comp. Lab
11B
1.*TOPICS DUE to LA, Sci,
and SS* 2.Research – Gregory/Canupp – Media Center/Comp. Lab
12A 1.Research – Paytes/Simmons – Media Center/Comp. Lab
2.*CONTRACT DUE to
HR teacher*
13B 1.Research – Math – Media Center/Comp. Lab
2.*CONTRACT DUE to HR
teacher*
14A 1.Research – Holiday/Buhlinger/Smith – Media Center/Comp. Lab
2. *SOURCES SELECTED –
Language Arts*
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16 17 HOLIDAY
18B 1.Research – Gregory/Canupp – Media Center/Comp. Lab
19A 1.Research – Paytes/Simmons – Media Center/Comp. Lab
20B 1.Research – Paytes/Simmons – Media Center/Comp. Lab 2.*ROUGH DRAFT DUE – HR teacher*
21 WORKDAY
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23 24A 1.Writing Sessions – Language Arts – Computer Lab
2.*SOURCE PAGES DUE –
Language Arts*
25B
26A
27B
28A
29
30 31B
1.*WORKS CITED DUE –
Language Arts*
2. *FINAL IDU DUE –
HR*teacher*
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February 2011 - RENAISSANCE Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1A Presentations
2B
3A
4B
5
6 7A
8B
9A
10B
11A
12
13 14B
15A
16B
17A
18B
19
20 21A
22B 23A
24B
25A B
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27 28B PROJECTS RETURNED TO STUDENTS
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2011 Renaissance IDU – Social Studies Rubric
Grading
Criteria
Teacher
Points
Earned
Meets and/or
Exceeds
Expectations
Somewhat
Meets
Expectations
Minimally
Meets or Does
Not Meet
Expectations
Did Not
Complete
Clearly defines
the chosen topic
based on the
Renaissance
time period
20 points
Clearly defines
the chosen topic
17 points
Somewhat
defines the
topic
15 points
Weakly defines
the topic
0 points
Explains the
impact of the
chosen topic on
today’s culture
and society
(Article #1)
20 points
Clearly explains
the impact of
the chosen topic
17 points
Somewhat
explains the
chosen topic
15 points
Poorly explains
the chosen topic
0 points
Compares and
contrasts the
Renaissance
topic to a
similar topic in
today’s world
(Article #2)
20 points
Clearly
compares
contrasts topic
17 points
Somewhat
compares and
contrasts topic
15 points
Poorly
compares and
contrasts topic
0 points
Explains and
elaborates the
5Ws and How
within articles
20 points
Clearly explains
and elaborates
the 5 Ws and
How
18 points
Somewhat
explains and
elaborates the 5
Ws and How
15 points
Poorly explains
and elaborates
the 5 Ws and
How
0 points
Graphic image
is relevant to
chosen topic
10 points
Clearly relevant
8 points
Somewhat
relevant
7 points
Poorly relevant
0 points
Utilized at least
5 elements of
text
10 points
Utilized at least
5 elements of
text
8 points
Utilized at least
3 elements of
text
7 points
Utilized at least
one element of
text
0 points
GRAND
TOTAL
100 Points 85 Points 74 Points 0 Points
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2011 Renaissance IDU – Language Arts Rubric
Grading
Criteria
Teacher
Points
Earned
Meets and/or
Exceeds
Expectations
Somewhat
Meets
Expectations
Minimally
Meets or Does
Not Meet
Expectations
Did Not
Complete
Clearly explains
the cause/effect
and impact the
time period has
had on our
current culture
(Article #1)
20 points
Clearly explains
cause/effect
17 points
Somewhat
explains the
cause/effect
15 points
Weakly
explains the
cause/effect
0 points
Evaluates a
book, play or
poetry and
elaborates using
valid criteria
(Article #2)
20 points
Clearly
evaluates and
provides
elaboration
17 points
Somewhat
evaluates and
provides
elaboration
15 points
Poorly
evaluates and
provides
elaboration
0 points
Focus, support
and elaboration
are evident
20 points
Clearly focused
and provides
support and
elaboration
17 points
Somewhat
focused and
somewhat
provides
support and
elaboration
15 points
Poorly focused
and provides
poor support
and elaboration
0 points
Explains and
elaborates the
5Ws and How
within articles
20 points
Clearly explains
and elaborates
the 5 Ws and
How
18 points
Somewhat
explains and
elaborates the 5
Ws and How
15 points
Poorly explains
and elaborates
the 5 Ws and
How
0 points
Graphic image
is relevant to
chosen topic
10 points
Clearly relevant
8 points
Somewhat
relevant
7 points
Poorly relevant
0 points
Utilized at least
5 elements of
text
10 points
Utilized at least
5 elements of
text
8 points
Utilized at least
3 elements of
text
7 points
Utilized at least
1 element of
text
0 points
GRAND
TOTAL
100 Points 85 Points 74 Points 0 Points
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2011 Renaissance IDU – Science Rubric
Grading
Criteria
Teacher
Points
Earned
Meets and/or
Exceeds
Expectations
Somewhat
Meets
Expectations
Minimally
Meets or Does
Not Meet
Expectations
Did Not
Complete
Clearly explains
technological
developments
that have been
made since the
Renaissance
Period
(Article #1)
25 points
Clearly explains
technological
developments
using detailed
support,
elaboration, and
examples
22 points
Somewhat
explains
technological
developments
using support,
elaboration, and
examples
18 points
Weakly
explains
technological
developments
using support,
elaboration, and
examples
0 points
Clearly explains
technological
developments
that have been
made since the
Renaissance
Period
(Article #2)
25 points
Clearly explains
technological
developments
using detailed
support,
elaboration, and
examples
22 points
Somewhat
explains
technological
developments
using support,
elaboration, and
examples
18 points
Weakly
explains
technological
developments
using support,
elaboration, and
examples
0 points
Explains and
elaborates the
5Ws and How
within articles
25 points
Clearly explains
and elaborates
the 5 Ws and
How
22 points
Somewhat
explains and
elaborates the 5
Ws and How
19 points
Poorly explains
and elaborates
the 5 Ws and
How
0 points
Graphic image
is relevant to
chosen topic
10 points
Clearly relevant
9 points
Somewhat
relevant
8 points
Poorly relevant
0 points
Utilized at least
5 elements of
text
15 points
Utilized at least
5 elements of
text
10 points
Utilized at least
3 elements of
text
9 points
Utilized at least
1 element of
text
0 points
GRAND
TOTAL
100 Points 85 Points 74 Points 0 Points
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2011 Renaissance IDU – Math Rubric (Standard Plus)
Grading Criteria Teacher
Points
Earned
Meets and/or
Exceeds
Expectations
Somewhat
Meets
Expectations
Minimally
Meets or Does
Not Meet
Expectations
Did Not
Complete
Research Galileo
and explain
where he lived,
how he
discovered the
telescope, and
the uses of the
telescope
25 points
Clearly answered
the three guiding
questions
21 points
Somewhat
answered the
three guiding
questions
19 points
Weakly
answered the
three guiding
questions
0 points
Included
distances in both
standard form
and scientific
notation
25 points
Clearly explained
both standard
form and
scientific
notation
21 points
Somewhat
explained both
standard form
and scientific
notation
19 points
Poorly
explained both
standard form
and scientific
notation
0 points
Explains and
elaborates the
5Ws and How
within article
25 points
Clearly explained
21 points
Somewhat
explained
19 points
Poorly explains
0 points
Graphic image is
relevant to
chosen topic
10 points
Clearly relevant
9 points
Somewhat
relevant
7 points
Poorly relevant
0 points
Utilized at least 5
elements of text
15 points
Utilized at least 5
elements of text
13 points
Utilized at least
3 elements of
text
10 points
Utilized at least
1 element of
text
0 points
GRAND TOTAL
100 Points 85 Points 74 Points 0 Points
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2011 Renaissance IDU – Math Rubric (Honors)
Grading Criteria Teacher
Points
Earned
Meets and/or
Exceeds
Expectations
Somewhat
Meets
Expectations
Minimally
Meets or Does
Not Meet
Expectations
Did Not
Complete
Research da
Vinci and
analyze one of
his inventions
that provided
information for
your catapult
20 points
Clearly answered
the three guiding
questions
18 points
Somewhat
answered the
three guiding
questions
16 points
Weakly
answered the
three guiding
questions
0 points
Box and whisker
plot, stem and
leaf plot, and
then calculate
the mean,
median, mode
and range of the
class data -
without any
outliers.
25 points
Clearly explained
data within plots
and calculations
were accurate
20 points
Somewhat
explained data
within plots and
calculations
were somewhat
accurate
18 points
Poorly
explained data
within plots and
calculations
were not
explained
poorly
0 points
Article will
explain data in a
graph format
15 points
Clearly accurate
12 points
Somewhat
accurate
10 points
Minimally
accurate
0 points
Explains and
elaborates the
5Ws and How
within article
20 points
Clearly explained
18 points
Somewhat
explained
16 points
Poorly explains
0 points
Graphic image is
relevant to
chosen topic
10 points
Clearly relevant
9 points
Somewhat
relevant
7 points
Poorly relevant
0 points
Utilized at least 5
elements of text
10 points
Utilized at least 5
elements of text
8 points
Utilized at least
3 elements of
text
7 points
Utilized at least
1 element of
text
0 points
GRAND TOTAL
100 Points 85 Points 74 Points 0 Points
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Renaissance Sixth Grade Interdisciplinary Unit Contract
Please fill out this form, have your parents sign it, and return to your Science teacher on
Wednesday or Thursday, January 12th
or 13th. If your parents have any questions, please
ask them to notify your homeroom teacher.
I have read the information regarding Renaissance Interdisciplinary Unit and understand
the requirements and due dates. I also understand that plagiarism is not acceptable, and
is considered cheating, and that if plagiarism is evident, my project will receive a zero as
a grade for ALL classes. I also understand that I must provide a printed copy of my final
project on Monday, January 31st and CANNOT print this copy at school on the day it is
due.
NAME: ________________________________
LA TOPICS: ____________________________
SOCIAL STUDIES TOPICS: ______________________________
SCIENCE TOPICS: _________________________________
PARENT SIGNATURE: ______________________________
STUDENT SIGNATURE: _____________________________
DATE: ______________
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Jump Drive 101 What is it?
A portable storage device that can be used as a separate Hard drive. Your computer will recognize the jump drive as the E:\ drive or E:\LEXAR MEDIA.
Why do I need it? Storage space on the server at school is limited. Using your jump drive allows for more free space on the server. If you create large files (i.e. power points) and save them on your computer you are using a lot of space.
Can I use it at home? Yes! Taking files to and from school is much easier… no more e-mailing stuff to yourself! As long as you have a fairly new/updated computer, you should not even have to format the jump drive to your computer, in other words, all you have to do is plug it in to the USB port.
What’s the USB port? Looking at the back of a hard drive on a school computer, look for this symbol: Insert the jump drive in the port under that symbol. The jump drive will only fit one way, if you are having trouble, flip it around!
What happens when you plug it in? The computer will recognize that a new device (your jump drive) was found. If your sound is on, it will make a „kerplunk‟ noise. One of two things should happen: 1. A window may open asking you what you want to do. If you want to open files, click that, or you can click, NO ACTION (scroll down first). 2. A window may open that lists files and is titled E: LEXAR MEDIA. You can open files directly from here.
**I think the first will happen if you have pictures on your jump drive.
How do I put my grade book on my jump drive? From your grade book…
- File - Save As… - Save in: “LEXAR MEDIA” (from the pull down menu) - Type in the name you want to save it as. - Click “Save”
You should also save the grade book to your computer each time you save it to your jump drive, and vice-versa.
How do you do that? - File - Save As…
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- Save in: “debra.miller on 5431…” (from the pull down menu) (but it will say your name )
- Click on the file you have your grade book saved as - Click “Save” - If you are asked if you want to overwrite the existing file, click
yes.
What about saving other files? Saving other files to your jump drive is done the same way as with the grade book…
- File - Save As… - Save in: “LEXAR MEDIA” (from the pull down menu) - Type in the name you want to save it as. - Click “Save”
I have other files on my computer I’d like to move to my jump drive. How do I do that?
1. Open My Documents by going to START, Documents, My Documents. 2. Move that window to one side of your screen. 3. Open My Documents again. See Step 1 4. Now, move that to the other side of your screen. You may want to adjust the size so that you can see both windows at once. 5. To move documents to your jump drive, it must be plugged in. Then, in one window only, select My Computer from the left side of the screen. Click on your jump drive (E:\LEXAR MEDIA) 6. Drag the files from My Documents to your jump drive. You will see the files you move in your jump drive and My Documents. You will have to manually delete all files from your Documents, but they will remain on your jump drive. 7. One tip: it is easier to see your files in a list rather than by icons. To view as a list, select View from the toolbar and click on List.
Tip… If you are working on a document that is saved on your jump drive, don‟t remove the jump drive until you have saved the document again and closed the program. You can also save the document to your computer. Just remember which document is the most updated!
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NAME: ______________________________
LA TEACHER: ________________________
STATION A: NOTETAKING
Author(s): BOOK
Title:
City of publication:
State of publication:
Publisher:
Year of publication:
______________________________________________
Page 52 ………………………………
Page 53 ……………………………..
Page 55……………………………….
Page 59………………………………..
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Author(s): BOOK/WEBSITE
Title:
URL:
City of publication:
State of publication:
Publisher:
Year of publication:
______________________________________________
Page
Page
Page
Page
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NAME: ________________________ L.ARTS TEACHER __________________
Print Resources for 6th
Grade Renaissance Interdisciplinary
Unit (Station B) ____________________________________________________________________________
BOOKS: (at least 3)
BOOKS: (at least 3)
300’s Social Issues
400’s History of Languages
720’s Architecture
800’s Dante and other Renaissance figures
810 Plays
820 Shakespeare
900’s Countries
900’s (950), Chinese East/West Connection
900’s (930) Roman Empire History
920’s Collective Biography (Ex. Authors of Renaissance Period
B Biographies (Look up a particular figure of the period)
If you are taking notes from a book, you will need to write down:
Author(s):
Title:
City of publication:
State of publication:
Publisher:
Year of publication:
__________________________________________________________________
PRINT REFERENCE/ENCYCLOPEDIAS: (at least 2 print or online)
World Book
Encyclopedia Americana
People & Places
Lands & People
Jr. Worldmark Encyclopedia of Physical Geography
Culture Grams
Several environmental encyclopedias, science encyclopedias, and health/disease
encyclopedias
If you are taking notes from a print reference/encyclopedia, you will need to write down:
Author(s) of article:
Title of article:
Name of encyclopedia:
Year of publication:
__________________________________________________________________
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PRINT PERIODICALS: MAGAZINES/NEWSPAPERS (at least 2 print or online)
Newsweek
Discover
Popular Science
National Geographic
Charlotte Observer
Folder in media center with various articles
If you are taking notes from a print magazine/newspaper, you will need to write down:
Author(s) of article: Title of article:
Name of magazine/newspaper:
Date of publication:
Page number(s):
NAME: ________________________ L.ARTS TEACHER __________________
Online Resources for 6th
Grade Renaissance Interdisciplinary
Unit (Station C)
ONLINE REFERENCE/ENCYCLOPEDIAS (http://www.ncwiseowl.org/zones/middle/index.htm)
login & password from home: _______________
Click on “Grolier Online” and type in search term
Click on “Student Research” and choose “Books & Encyclopedias” or “Country
Reports”
Click on “Junior Reference” and click on “Reference” under Basic Search
If you are taking notes from an online reference/encyclopedia, you will need to see if it
already has an MLA citation to copy. If not, you will need to write down:
Author of article: (skip if no author)
Title of article:
Name of online reference/encyclopedia:
Year of publication:
Date you accessed it:
URL: (http://www...)
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WEBSITES (at least 3)
Renaissance Art
http://wwar.com/masters/movements/renaissance.html
Art history during the Renaissance period.
Renaissance Era
http://www.erasofelegance.com/history/renaissancescience.html
Science and technology during the Renaissance period.
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Renaissance Scientists
http://hubpages.com/hub/Renaissance-Scientists-And-After
Great website about scientists during this period – also videos.
Renaissance Writers
http://www.angelfire.com/journal/LiteratureOfEngland/RenaissancePeriod.html
Great website for information on Renaissance literature
CIA: The World Factbook
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html
This is a great website to find up-to-date facts, maps, and flags on countries of the world.
Culture Grams
http://online.culturegrams.com/world/world_region.php?contid=1&wmn=Africa
Click on a country and then click on “View Full Report as PDF” to view information on the
people, geography, health issues, government, and more.
About.com: Geography
http://geography.about.com/
Type in your country and click on links with information on it as well as maps.
Factmonster.com
http://www.factmonster.com/
This is a great search engine for a country or a disease search.
http://www.besthistorysites.net
Internet Public Library
http://www.ipl.org/
This is an online library with free encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs, atlases, and much
more.
CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG LIBRARY
http://www.plcmc.lib.nc.us/
Get a library card and use the public library, either by visiting or on-line!!!
If you are taking notes from a website, you will need to see if it already has an MLA
citation to copy. If not, you will need to write down:
Author(s): (skip if no author)
Title of homepage:
Title of website with information:
Date of webpage posting:
Organization: (skip if no organization)
Date you accessed website:
URL: (http://www...)
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ONLINE PERIODICALS: MAGAZINES & NEWSPAPERS
(http://www.ncwiseowl.org/zones/middle/index.htm)
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Click on “Newspapers” and enter search term
Click on “Student Research,”choose “Magazines” & “Newspapers,” and enter search
term
Click on “InfoTrac Junior” and type in search terms
If you are taking notes from an online magazine/newspaper, you will need to see if it already
has an MLA citation to copy. If not, you will need to write down:
Author(s) of article or editor:
Title of article:
Name of online magazine:
Date of publication: (day/month/year)
Date you accessed website:
URL: (http://www...)
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***CHECK THE MEDIA CENTER WEBSITE OFTEN FOR YOUR RESEARCH
NEEDS…it will be a work in progress for all of us as we find and I post more resources for
use in the RENAISSANCE INTERDISCIPLINARY UNIT!!***
For your works cited:
CITATION MACHINE (MLA): http://citationmachine.net/index.php?reqstyleid=1
You should have at least 10 sources on your works cited slide:
3 books
2 reference/encyclopedias (print or online)
3 websites
2 magazine/newspaper articles (print or online)