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Leonardo da Vinci: Creative Genius

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Students examine how Leonardo da Vinci exemplified the Renaissance period. They explore various websites, conduct Internet research, complete a chart, explore virtual da Vinci notebooks, and write an essay.

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6th - 8th
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Social Studies & History
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