Renaissance Fair

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Purpose:

The period of time in WesternCivilization from about 1400 to 1650A.D. is known as the RENAISSANCE.

During this time, starting in thenorthern cities of Italy and slowlyspreading north and west across

Europe, many new and excitingdevelopments took place.


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In order to celebrate the many and variedachievements of the Renaissance, a Fairis being held at Southern Oaks Middle

School on Monday, November 23, 2009


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The students of the 6The students of the 6thth GradeGradeTalons Team are being asked toTalons Team are being asked to

create different projects forcreate different projects fordemonstration for the entiredemonstration for the entireschoolschool


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The students of Mr. Barrish LanguageThe students of Mr. Barrish LanguageArts classes may do a project for Extra-Arts classes may do a project for Extra-Credit equivalent to that of a test grade.Credit equivalent to that of a test grade.

All projects are voluntary!All projects are voluntary!

Unless otherwise determined, no projectUnless otherwise determined, no projectwill receive a grade less than 80. Otherwill receive a grade less than 80. Other

grades possible, based on the amount ofgrades possible, based on the amount ofvisible effort, will be 90 or 100.visible effort, will be 90 or 100.


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Projects can only be:Projects can only be:

PostersPosters

(no smaller than 16 x 20 inches) and (no larger(no smaller than 16 x 20 inches) and (no larger

than a traditional science project board)than a traditional science project board) ModelsModels

Made from simple materials.Made from simple materials.


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1. Posters can show thedevelopment ofgrammatical marks.

Perhaps a big drawing ofa mark of punctuationand a brief history written

neatlyunderneath. Naturally, ideas must be

researched.

1. Drawings of greatRenaissance people

along with a briefbiography.

Ideas for Posters


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Ideas for Posters3. Drawings of great

Renaissanceinventions,developments andcreations.

- Again, please includea brief biography orexplanation.

4. Any other idea will beacceptable with priorapproval of the teacher.


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Ideas for Models

Models can include

replicas of

microscopes,

telescopes,Renaissance toilets,

weaponry, architecture,

sculptures, artwork and

other associatedRenaissance inspired

creations.


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Ideas for Models

Remember, the

Printing Press was

invented during the

Renaissance!

Either a model of

the press or of the

block letters usedwould be MOST

welcome


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Ideas for Models

Perhaps you could

(under the

supervision of mom

or dad!!!!) carvesome letters into

wood.


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Due Date:

All projects must be properly identified

with your name, teacher and period.

All projects must be in to school on Friday,

November 20, 2009 and no later than 9:00

AM Monday, November 23, 2009 if

necessary.


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Be advised:

The school and teachers accept no

responsibility for items lost, stolen, broken

or mutilated.

Naturally, all appropriate steps will be

taken to protect and return all items as

much as is prudently possible.

Renaissance Fair

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