His 710 H 730 H Renaissance History (Part 2) Honors

This two-year course provides an in-depth, exciting examination of the various historical, cultural, and economic developments that took place around the world during the Renaissance Period (1450-1779). Although Renaissance history typically centers around the “rebirth” in European cultures, in the 6th and 7th grades at Merit Academy, the students explore all of the cultural, scientific, economic, and political changes that took place around the world during this exciting 200-year period. The students will focus on the Exploration and the Enlightenment during the 7th grade. Political arguments, military engagements, and economic booms and crises are only a part of the story. Group influences, individuals of character (or notoriety), and emerging philosophies will be evaluated as well. This class requires lectures, assigned reading, in-class discussions, tests and quizzes, timeline and map creation, class presentations, field trips, and 3 major research papers.