January 12th, 2015: Course Introduction & Start of the Renaissance

Today was the first day of class - woot-woot!! Today's purpose and agenda was:

1. Understand course expectations
2. Review unit map - what are we studying and why?
3. Introduction to the Renaissance: Highlighting & Annotating
4. Housekeeping: Google accounts & research topics

Homework for today is Highlighting & Annotating: Start of the Renaissance, Step 1: Read the entire text through independently. Underline 7-10 key pieces of evidence. Due: Tuesday 1/13

Materials for today:

• Course Syllabus
• Unit Map - Renaissance and Reformation
• Highlighting & Annotating: Start of the Renaissance