K-6 Challenge

In 600 words or less, design a safety suit that someone would use to stay safe while doing an important job. In your essay describe the risks that your suit addresses. Then, describe how your suit addresses those risks.

Include two pictures that show how your suit works.

Prize: $300 for first place

Certificates awarded for high-achieving submissions.

Submit a Draft by Jan. 20

7-12 Challenge

In 1,000 words or less, design a safety suit that someone would use to stay safe while doing an important job. In your essay describe the problem that your suit addresses. Then, describe how your suit addresses those risks and the opportunities your suit creates.

Include two scale drawings that show how your suit works.

Prize: $500 for first place

Certificates awarded for high-achieving submissions.

Submit a Draft by Jan. 20

Engineering Design Processes

There are many ways to organize the engineering design process. Two of them are shown below with questions to help you understand them better. If you have used another engineering design process before, feel free to use the one you have used before.

Engineering Design Examples

These activities guide you through engineering designs from different books that edMe Learning has published. The first example has you reimagine your workspace, just like Thomas Jefferson did. The second example has you design a way to keep ice cubes cold.

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Lesson 1: Reading

You can use any of the readings below with this lesson plan and graphic organizer.

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Episode: “The Dawn and Dusk of the Renaissance”

Host from Southern Europe (Italia): Welcome to “Renaissance in Europe,” the podcast where we explore the transformative period of the Renaissance from both the southern and northern perspectives. I’m Italia, your host from Southern Europe, home to the early Renaissance.

Host from Northern Europe (Germain): And I’m Germain, your host from Northern Europe, where the late Renaissance flourished. Today, we’ll discuss the economic and cultural foundations of the Italian Renaissance, sequence key events related to the rise of Italian city-states, explore Machiavelli’s political theories, highlight contributions from renowned artists and philosophers, and compare the Italian and Northern Renaissances. Let’s dive in!

Economic and Cultural Foundations of the Italian Renaissance

Italia: The Italian Renaissance began in the 14th century, driven by the economic prosperity of Italian city-states such as Florence, Venice, and Milan. These cities thrived due to their strategic positions in Mediterranean trade routes, leading to wealth accumulation. Wealthy merchant families, like the Medici in Florence, became patrons of the arts, funding artists, architects, and scholars. This patronage system allowed for the flourishing of culture and innovation.

Germain: In Northern Europe, the Renaissance came later, influenced by the spread of Italian ideas through trade, travel, and the printing press. The economic stability of regions like Flanders and the Rhineland, bolstered by commerce and banking, supported a similar cultural rebirth.

Rise of Italian City-States and Political Development

Italia: The rise of Italian city-states was marked by political fragmentation and rivalry. Each city-state developed its own governance structures, often ruled by powerful families or oligarchies. Florence, for instance, was initially a republic but later came under Medici control. The competitive nature of these city-states spurred advancements in art and thought.

Germain: Niccolò Machiavelli, a political philosopher from Florence, profoundly influenced political thought with his work “The Prince”. Machiavelli described the pragmatic and sometimes ruthless measures necessary for effective leadership. His theories emphasized the importance of political realism over idealism, a stark departure from medieval perspectives on governance.

Contributions of Artists and Philosophers

Italia: The Renaissance was a period of remarkable artistic and intellectual achievement. Leonardo da Vinci, a quintessential Renaissance man, excelled in painting, science, and engineering. His masterpieces, like “The Last Supper” and “Mona Lisa,” exemplify Renaissance ideals of humanism and naturalism. Michelangelo, another towering figure, created iconic works such as the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the statue of David, showcasing the human form with unprecedented realism and emotion.

Germain: Petrarch, often called the father of humanism, revived classical literature and emphasized the study of ancient texts. His poetry and philosophical writings bridged the medieval and Renaissance worlds, laying the groundwork for future humanists.

Comparing the Italian and Northern Renaissance

Italia: The Italian Renaissance was characterized by a revival of classical antiquity, focusing on humanism, proportion, and perspective in art. The early Renaissance saw innovations in techniques and a renewed interest in Greco-Roman culture.

Germain: The Northern Renaissance, while influenced by Italian ideas, developed its own distinct characteristics. Northern artists like Albrecht Dürer and Jan van Eyck focused on detailed realism and domestic themes. The use of oil paint allowed for richer colors and finer details. Humanism in the North also took on a more religious tone, with figures like Erasmus promoting educational and theological reform.

Italia: Writers from both regions made significant contributions. In Italy, Dante Alighieri’s “Divine Comedy” combined medieval and early Renaissance elements, while Boccaccio’s “Decameron” reflected humanist ideals. In the North, Thomas More’s “Utopia” and Erasmus’s “In Praise of Folly” critiqued society and proposed new ways of thinking about governance and morality.

Germain: The spread of the printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the mid-15th century, was pivotal in disseminating Renaissance ideas across Europe. It enabled the mass production of books, making knowledge more accessible and promoting literacy.

Italia: The Renaissance was a period of profound change and creativity, bridging the medieval world with the modern age. Its legacy continues to influence art, thought, and culture today.

Germain: That wraps up our episode on the Renaissance. Join us next time on “Renaissance in Europe” as we explore more fascinating aspects of this transformative era.Italia: Thank you for tuning in. Until next time, may the spirit of the Renaissance inspire you!

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