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Learners are introduced to the Renaissance by viewing a PowerPoint presentation. In this Renaissance lesson, students locate the important countries and cities of the Renaissance. Learners compare how it was in England from the rest of Europe. Students then compose a well written paragraph describing a "Renaissance man" of today.

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european countries, europe, england, the renaissance

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england, european countries, renaissance, science
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Grade
10th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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