WebQuest
Discovering the Renaissance
The Renaissance was a time of great advances and exploration in art. Don't forget to investigate the print materials (fancy name for books!) as well. While you read about these artists and look at their creations, think about the following:
- Where and when did this scientist/inventor live?
- What is this scientist/inventor's most important discovery?
- Why is their discovery still important today?
If you are interested in a scientist, inventor or invention that you do not see here, please ask Mrs. Cushing. We could not list them all and the library has lots of biographies!
Attachments
Copernicus
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Copernicus
Description: A good biography with links to other sites with pictures of his home and other important places of his life. -
Copernicus
Description: Good general biogrpahy - Copernicus
Leonardo di Vinci as inventor
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Leonardo di Vinci as Inventor
Description: General biography and information on his artwork but also includes links to sites on his civil and military machines. - Leonardo di Vinci as artist and inventor
Links
- Descartes - scientist and philosopher
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Descartes
Description: Detailed biography
Gutenberg
- Gutenberg
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Gutenberg
Description: Good explanation of the printing press history and the importance of this invention -
Gutenberg and the Gutenberg Bible
Description: Fun facts about the Gutenberg Bible - Video about how the printing press works!
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