Take your students on a virtual field trip to Florence Italy, to learn about the Italian Renaissance! Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, and visuals, your students will learn key understandings of this period including, important architecture and artistic works.
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This virtual field trip covers:
:: Geographic Location of Italy
:: Beginnings of the Renaissance
:: City of Florence & Medici Family
:: Palazzo Pitti
:: Boboli Gardens
:: Florence Cathedral
:: Palazzo Vecchio
:: Influence of Humanism
:: Artistic Works by Giotto
:: Artistic Works by Donatello
:: Artistic Works by Michelangelo
:: Artistic Works by Leonardo da Vinci
:: Galleria Doria Pamphilij
:: Renaissance Influence Today
This Virtual Field Trip Includes:
:: Informational Text (build background knowledge)
:: Response Questions (EDITABLE)
:: Google Earth™ Links to 360-degree views
:: Grading Rubric
:: Everything is set up in Google Slides & ready to go!
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How it Works:
This virtual field trip can be conducted teacher-led or shared with students through Google Classroom as an independent assignment. Everything is set up for you. This resource is LOW PREP and would even make great sub plans. Student directions are found within the lesson, and direct links are included to specific Google Earth™ locations and videos. All work is completed digitally. No printing is necessary.
Structure:
This virtual field trip is structured. This means that the informational text and links are meaningful and are meant to lead students to think critically as they respond to the questions throughout the virtual field trip. This is also a great way to keep students accountable as they learn and explore. All response questions are EDITABLE, so you can tailor to your class needs. Students complete this activity in edit mode of Google Slides.
*Please note that I have done my best to ensure that all of the Google Earth links are school-appropriate. However, it is possible students may click around Google Earth and encounter statues or other paintings that are not part of this trip.
Standards Alignment:
:: Common Core Standards for Reading Informational Text
:: National Council for the Social Studies
:: Tennessee 7th Grade Social Studies Standards
:: Can be used as a cross-curricular activity as it fits many different standards
Grading Rubric:
A grading rubric is included which assesses: accuracy, thoroughness, validity, and writing conventions. Answers will vary throughout, as students are recording their observations and findings.
Technology:
Please note that students will need to access Google Earth™ to complete this assignment. Google Earth™ can be accessed on a desktop using Chrome as the browser. If using a tablet or smartphone, simply download the Google Earth App before starting the virtual field trip.
