Peeling the Layers

of a

Renaissance Man

The period known as the Renaissance, which means rebirth in French, was a distinct time in human development.

It was marked by

radical and

comprehensive

changes.

Although these

changes took place

in Europe they

have affected

people around the

world for

centuries.

If you could sweep away the layers of four centuries worth of dust and step into the lives of individuals what would you find?

These activities will help you

remove the layers from two

peoples lives so you can

recognize their characteristics

and qualities that made them

outstanding contributors to

society.

Outstanding people emerged to leave their mark on the world. However, one man stood out among all of the rest.

His personal characteristics of curiosity, observation, and investigation were as unique in the 16th

century as they are today.

These qualities led others to later classify him as the first “Renaissance Man.”

What were his personal characteristics?

Could anyone

from the

Philippines

qualify as a

Renaissance

Man?

How do these

individuals

affect me

today?

By the time you finish this activity you will

be able to…

Describe the original Renaissance Man, his characteristics

or qualities and his choices in life that led him to excel.

Identify an Filipino Renaissance Man, his characteristics or

qualities and his choices in life that led him to excel.

Analyze the social environment that allowed these men to

excel.

Compare/contrast these two individuals.

Evaluate your personal growth in comparison to these two

Renaissance Men.

Required materials

• WWW & laptop

• Graphic

organizer

• Pictures and

images of the

two people

• Paint/Adobe

Photoshop

• Electronic

Portfolio

• Bibliography

Graphic Organizers Help

Students…

• Organize new

information to help

you better understand

what you are learning

• Organize their

thoughts

• Study more efficiently

Layer 1 Activity

• Through the use of the WWW

research the term “Renaissance

Man.”

• Look for basic factual

information.

• Enter your information into

your graphic organizer

Example—T-Chart for Note Taking

Fact or Event

Renaissance Man

Brief Description

Definition A Renaissance Man is someone who…

curiosityCharacteristics

Layer 2 Activity

• Through the use of the WWW and using Layer 1 information you have researched identify the first “Renaissance Man.”

• Look for basic facts as well as characteristics or qualities which would qualify him as such.

• Enter the new information into your graphic organizer

Example—T-Chart for Note Taking

Fact or Event

Renaissance Man

Brief Description

Definition

Birth/Childhood

Apprenticeship

A Renaissance Man is someone who…

curiosityCharacteristics

16th Century Renaissance Man

Choices

Filipino Renaissance Man

• You will now be selecting a Filipino Renaissance Man.

• Through the use of the WWW and using Layer 1 information, identify an appropriate Filipino.

• Look for basic facts as well as characteristics or qualities which would qualify him as such.

• Enter the new information into your graphic organizer

Example—T-Chart for Note Taking

Fact or Event

Filipino Renaissance Man

Brief Description

Birth/Childhood

Education

Choices

Layer 3 Activity

• Another way to understand a person is through their writing.

• You will be using a graphic organizer to enter your observations about the quotes from the two Renaissance Men we have been studying.

Person

Renaissance Man QuotesQuote

Name

Name

Record quote here

Record quote here

Your Interpretation

Record your

interpretation here

Record your

interpretation here

• Read the quote above.

• What characteristic do

you think made

Leonardo da Vinci such

a unique artist for his

day?

• Write your

observations in your

graphic organizer.

"While a people preserves its language; it

preserves the marks of liberty."

• Read the quote above.

• What do you think made Rizal a unique filipino?

• Write your observations in your graphic organizer.

Layer 4 Activity

Seeing Double 1

• In this activity you will be

comparing the two Renaissance Men

you have been researching.

• You will use the Paint option to

create a “Seeing Double” portrait of

both people.

Seeing Double 1

1. Using the WWW find a portrait picture (or one similar to a portrait) of each of the Renaissance Man. Right click and copy the image.

2. Use Paint or Adobe Photoshop to combine the images of the two Renaissance men

Characteristics of a Renaissance Man

Unique

Characteristics

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Unique

Characteristics

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

RizalDaVinci

Layer 5 Activity

Seeing Double 2

• In this activity you will be comparing

yourself to one of the Renaissance Men

you have been researching.

• You will use the directions from the

Seeing Double 1 activity.

• Substitute your own digital picture for

the second Renaissance Man portrait.

Seeing Double 2

After creating a “Seeing Double”

portrait, include text around your

new picture explaining the

similarities you have with the

Renaissance Man (or person) you

have chosen.

curiouscurious

observant observant

Leonardo and Me

Layer 6 Activity

How Do I Stack Up

• Now that you have had a chance to

thoroughly research several Renaissance

Men you will be comparing your personal

progress to theirs.

• Create an organizer that includes

characteristics found in these men. Rank

each man.

• Next, rank your own progress thus far.

Characteristics or Qualities

Person curious observant Next Next Next

Leonardo da

VinciX X

Jose

Rizal

Myself

Renaissance Man Matrix

How do I stack up?

Example of Goal Organizer

Set a goal for your growth towards

becoming a person with Renaissance

Man qualities.

Create an action plan to show how you

will reach your goal.

Currently I would rank

myself as follows:

Few Renaissance

Man QualitiesMost Renaissance

Man Qualities

My Action Plan

Next Evaluation Date:

My Goal:

Plan 1

Bibliography

• You should have been noting the URL’s

where you found information. Now create a

bibliography.

• Web Resources for creating bibliographies:– http://www.noodletools.com/noodlebib/

Student Electronic

Portfolio Example

Layer 1

Fact or Event

Renaissance Man

Brief Description

Definition A Renaissance Man is someone who…

curiosityCharacteristics

Leonardo da VinciOriginal

Renaissance Man

Layer 2

Fact or Event

Renaissance Man

Brief Description

Definition

Born as illegitimate son in Italy-1492

Raised by father

17 half brothers and sisters

Birth/Childhood

Apprenticeship Father observed his talent

Apprenticed him to….

A Renaissance Man is someone who…

curiosityCharacteristics

16th Century Renaissance Man

ChoicesAlways curious and observant

Example

Person

Renaissance Man QuotesQuote

Name

Name

Record quote here

Record quote here

Your Interpretation

Record your

interpretation here

Record your

interpretation here

Layer 3

Layer 4

Unique

Characteristics

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Unique

Characteristics

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

RizalDaVinci

curiouscurious

observant observant

Layer 5

Renaissance Man Characteristics

Person curious observant Next Next Next

Leonardo da

VinciX X

Jose

Rizal

Myself

Renaissance Man Matrix

How do I stack up?

My Action Plan

Next Evaluation Date:

My Goal:

Plan 1

Bibliography