Renaissance Activities Dome Building with Brunelleschi
Great Renaissance activity. Jump into inquiry-based learning with this engaging lesson on Brunelleschi, an early architect from the Renaissance. In this student-tested and approved activity, students are hooked as they enter a contest for the design of new doors on a university building, a contest very similar to one completed in the Renaissance.
In this resource:
Inquiry activity
Background information
Dome building activity
Teacher's guide
Materials list
PDF and Slide format included
Brunelleschi’s dome building is explored as students build their own domes. Part science and part history, this lesson is a welcome addition in classrooms that are studying the Renaissance.
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What teachers say about this Renaissance resource:
I have used this resource twice to complement our Renaissance unit. This resource helps students plan out their own domes well and create building designs. Such a fun activity!
Very well-organized hands-on activities for Brunelleschi's Dome. Gave kids a great experience and connection to this talented man from history!
Love this activity! It can be difficult to add meaningful hands on activities for history but this was a great one.
Great activity and easy to use. Perfect for 7th graders!
Contains good background information about Brunelleschi's dome building. My students enjoyed building their own domes with marshmallows and toothpicks.
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