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The Importance of the Printing Press for the Protestant Reformation, Part One
An article identifying the significant role the printing press played during the Protestant Reformation in the sixteenth century.
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Calvin College: The Printing Press and the Reformation
A comprehensive summary of the impact the creation of the printing press had during the Protestant Reformation in the sixteenth century.
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Annie Sechrist: The Role of the Printing Press in the Reformation
Handwritten bibles were seldom found anywhere but within the walls of churches or in the hands of clergymen until the printing press afforded the opportunity for more production, faster, so that anyone willing and able to purchase one...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Renaissance: Printing and Thinking
Focus on the emergence of the printing press and bookmaking. Humanism and other new philosophies of the Renaissance mentioned as well. Also, check out other links to learn more.
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Cambridge University Press
The home of Cambridge University Press, "the oldest printing and publishing house in the world."
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: The Widening World of Books and Readers [Pdf]
In this lesson plan, 7th graders examine the widespread impact of the printing press on promoting literacy and spreading ideas across societies and between countries.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: William Caxton and the Introduction of Printing to England
This article explains how William Caxton brought the printing press to England and published printed versions of works by writers including Chaucer, Malory, Gower, Cicero, and Virgil.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Politics and Media 3: Selling the Prez
Using electronic and print resources, this tutorial explores media bias and how political candidates are portrayed in the news. [2:42]
My Learning
Discovering Print at Bradford Industrial Museum
A guide to what a print is, the history of printing, and a look at William Morris and the Kelmscott Press. Also includes suggested activities as well as videos outlining a variety of printmaking techniques.
Read Works
Read Works: The Renaissance Renaissance: The Spread of Ideas
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the fall of the Byzantine Empire and the invention of the printing press. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Language and Voice
From the development of Old and Middle English to the innovations of William Caxton and the printing press: explore language and voice in the medieval period.
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The American Amateur Press Association
The American Amateur Press Association is a non-profit organization of and for amateur journalists, writers, editors, printers, and publishers. This is a good meeting place for sharing experiences.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 2 10 14: Dudley the Duck Gets a (3 D Printed) Prosthetic Leg
Article reports on the case of Dudley the Duck, who is learning to walk again with the help of a 3D printed prosthetic leg. Includes video.
University of Iowa
University of Iowa Libraries: The Atlas of Early Printing
View this interactive reference tool to learn about the history of printing in Europe during the fifteenth century. Features a map that displays layers of information that can be viewed together or individually along with a timeline of...
PBS
Pbs: Empire of the Air: Power and Impact of Radio
Students will listen to historic news events as broadcast on radio, view current news coverage on television, and compare and contrast how those events were reported on both media by developing an essay which addresses the question "Is...
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Gutenberg: Man of the Millennium (German and English)
This resource offers information on Johannes Gutenberg and the history of printing in Germany.
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Gutenberg Digital: Gutenberg and the Gutenberg Bible
An incredible website offering the entire Gutenberg Bible, information about Gutenberg and the history of printing. Rich variety of images and a wealth of information. Loading times will be slow, so be patient. Interactive and complete -...
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: The Canterbury Tales: Reading Chaucer Across Time
Through a focus on digitized images of manuscripts and print editions of Chaucer's work, students will develop their understanding of how his poetry has been produced and read over the centuries.
Great Idea Finder
The Great Idea Finder: Gutenberg Bible
This page profiles the Gutenberg Bible and the moveable type process used to print. Contains bibliography information and related links.
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: The Development of Writing and Books [Pdf]
In this lesson, students examine early civilizations and the evolution of written language, the role of the Renaissance in developing the printing process and in distributing information, and the human desire to record information.
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Nabj: National Association of Black Journalists
From the largest media organization for people of color, this imaginative site is graphically clever with content to support it. Interesting reading for all journalists, as well as a great teaching tool for anyone interested in effective...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Nature Reflections: Interactive Language Practice for Ell
Detailed lesson plans and materials designed for ELL/ESL students that has them observing, discussion and writing about, and from the perspective of, plants and animals. Students create a book (may be bilingual) to be reviewed by peers....
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: European Renaissance and Reformation, 1300 1600 [Pdf]
Chapter 17 of a textbook on world history (36 pages). Includes a Renaissance timeline and map. Looks at the conditions that led to the Italian Renaissance, major artists, writers, the Northern Renaissance, the Elizabethan Age, the...