Renaissance wrap-up

We are finally nearing the end of the Middle Ages.  What a fascinating time period!  Full of plague, beheadings, and barbarians. 

The Renaissance began in Italy during the late middle ages.  Roughly from the 14th to the 17th century.  In a nutshell, the Renaissance or rebirth was all about rediscovering literature, art, philosophy, music, science,  and religion.  Humanism was also developed during the 14th century.

So, what did we cover?  A lot!  Italy, Florence, Venice, Renaissance artists and writers, science, alchemists, The Medici Family, inventions, patrons, Popes, architecture, Shakespeare, The Globe Theater, and explorers.

I am sure I am leaving a few things out.  This study could have easily taken a year or more but this is also a topic that will repeat itself in the high school days.  High school! GASP!  This is not too far awaaaaaaaaaaaaay!  

We will be taking a much needed break for the week of Thanksgiving and then we will be right back at it.  We will be working on a horse unit study which should be easy and fun since my kiddos are very horse-savvy.