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Lesson 5/7
World History since the Fifteenth Century- Grade 12 University Prep
Subject / Course:
(CHY4U)
Topic: Europe and the Renaissance  
Lesson Title: Science and the Church  
Lesson
Strand: B3 75 min    
Duration:

Lesson Objectives (Big Idea):

Students will get an overview of important individuals and organizations (specifically in

the areas of science and religion) that influenced societies from 1450-1650. They will
gain background information on what these individuals or organizations did and how
this impacted people during the time period and even in our present day societies.

Curriculum Expectations:

A1. Historical Inquiry: use the historical inquiry process and the concepts of historical thinking
when investigating aspects of world history since the fifteenth century
● A1.4 interpret and analyse evidence and information relevant to their investigations,
using various tools, strategies, and approaches appropriate for historical inquiry
● A1.8 communicate their ideas, arguments, and conclusions using various formats and
styles, as appropriate for the audience and purpose

B3. ​Identity, Citizenship, and Heritage: analyse, with reference to the contributions of specific
individuals, ways in which ideas, values, and artistic production affected the development of
identity, citizenship, and/or heritage in various societies between 1450 and 1650
● B3.4 explain how some significant individuals from various societies around the world
contribute to the development of identity and/or heritage of their society during this
period and, where applicable, to world heritage

​Historical Frameworks: ​Historical Significance, Continuity and Change

Materials/Resources:

● Teacher needs computer, projector, and speakers for the video

● Printout of the quizlet website content
● Students will need chromebooks (or other device) and headphones

Lesson Body:
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Hook: 3 min
“Mini-biography” video about Galileo Galilei:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMM8vx9vDiE
● Segway into the idea of individuals or organizations during this time period that
had influences on societies

Instruction: 45 min
Explanation of today’s class (~5 min)
● Using chromebooks, cell phones, or personal laptops, students will access the
website “Quizlet”, instruction will be student-led as they learn about various
individuals and organizations. The online tool has a list of different
people/organizations with a short 1-2 sentence explanations of their
significance. Students can choose how they learn the information: lecture style,
flashcards, or quiz game and then test their knowledge through games
(matching, typing response to definition). (~40 min)
​https://quizlet.com/_2019t
● Teacher will circulate during this period to answer any questions, provide
clarification, help with using the website, and ensure all students are on task

Differentiation​​:
● Various options for different learning styles (lecture with audio for auditory
learners; flashcards for visual learners; quiz/matching for kinesthetic learners).
● For students who do not want to use a computer or other piece of technology,
a printed version of the list and flashcards will be made available
● Students who finish early can move on to the games that test your knowledge
and/or the start on the next activity

Activity: 25 min
● Students will choose 1 individual/organization from the list provided on
“Quizlet” and make a “mini-biography” in the format of their choice (jot notes,
drawing, essay)
● Students can do research online to get more information on the individual
● Should include 5Ws who, what, when, where, and why

Assessment type​: Assessment of Learning- students will hand in the

“mini-biography” at the end of class. The teacher will read over the responses and
assign a level of understanding based on professional judgement.
Differentiation​​: Students have the option of presenting the “mini-biography” in any
format they choose.

Closing: 3 min
● Students will turn to the person next to them and share their “mini-biography” in
1 minute or less to each other
Assessment type​: Assessment as Learning​- s​ tudents will be able to judge their
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amount of knowledge retained from assignment and where they might need
improvement.
Printed version of Quizlet:
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