Discovering the Renaissance

Okay Renaissance detectives! Your quest is to learn as much as you can about renaissance personalities and life during the renaissance. What did this "rebirth" mean to the common man and what does it still mean to you today. In order to this, you will investigate artists, scientists and inventors, musicians, and the common man. Then you will be ready to become a "Renaissance Personality"! You will use this new knowledge and put your own creativity to work!

Below are some general websites to get you started. Don't forget to check the book cart outside of Ms. Padgett's and Ms. Waltz's room. There are some great books that have just the information you need. For more information on specific people, be sure to check the links under the artists, scientists and inventors, and musicians tabs.

Happy Hunting!