Year 7 - History
Understanding the artefacts of the Renaissance
The Renaissance: what do the artefacts of the Renaissance tell us about it?
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about the Renaissance by examining its material culture. They study various artefacts of the Renaissance and compare the Northern and Italian Renaissances. Throughout, pupils reflect on what evidence about the Renaissance can be taken from these sources.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how historians use sources to learn about the Renaissance.
Key Notes
- Different types of sources can be used to learn about a period.
- These sources can be used to answer different questions.
- The Renaissance was expressed through book production.
- The Renaissance was expressed through writing.
- The Renaissance was expressed through art and architecture.
Vocabulary To Learn
- artefact: an object made by human beings in the past is an artefact
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may believe that some sources have a greater inherent value than others.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Different types of sources can be used to learn about a period. These sources can be used to answer different questions.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'artefact'
an object made by human beings in the past is an artefact.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Pupils may believe that some sources have a greater inherent value than others. Correction: Remind pupils that a source's value rests entirely upon the enquiry for which it is used and the questions asked of it. No source has inherent value unless used as part of an enquiry.
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