The World of the Renaissance · Autumn Term

Renaissance Architecture and Engineering

Explore the architectural innovations of the Renaissance, focusing on figures like Brunelleschi and his dome.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze the engineering challenges faced by Renaissance architects.
  2. Compare Renaissance architectural styles with those of earlier periods.
  3. Explain how classical Roman and Greek ideas influenced Renaissance building design.

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

Class/Year: 5th Class
Subject: Voices of the Past: Exploring Change and Continuity
Unit: The World of the Renaissance
Period: Autumn Term

Suggested Methodologies

Museum Exhibit

Groups create interactive exhibits with docent presentations

40–60 min

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Problem-Based Learning

Tackle open-ended problems without predetermined solutions

35–60 min

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