Renaissance Contest and Assignments

The video provides an update on the world cultures class, focusing on the Renaissance mobile contest. Students created three-dimensional models representing Renaissance themes, with winners announced. The video also covers upcoming tests and assignments, including a document-based question on Renaissance values. The teachers emphasize the importance of writing skills and offer advice for students and parents as the semester progresses.

What was the main focus of the Renaissance mobile contest?

• Writing an essay on Renaissance art

• Designing a three-dimensional representation of Renaissance elements

• Building a model of a famous Renaissance building

• Creating a timeline of the Renaissance

What reward did the winning group of the Renaissance mobile contest receive?

• A trip to Italy

• A special certificate

• A feature in the school newsletter

• An automatic 100 grade

Which city-states were highlighted in the first runners-up project?

• Bologna, Verona, and Palermo

• Milan, Naples, and Turin

• Venice, Rome, and Florence

• Genoa, Pisa, and Siena

What unique feature did the winners include in their project model?

• Interactive spices and resources

• LED lights

• A miniature Renaissance fair

• A rotating globe

What advice did the winners give to future students about the project?

• Start early and avoid procrastination

• Use only digital tools

• Work individually for better results

• Focus solely on aesthetics

What is the next major assignment after the Renaissance mobile contest?

• A group presentation

• A field trip to a museum

• A creative writing project

• A Renaissance test

What is the focus of the upcoming document-based question (DBQ)?

• Renaissance values in art and literature

• Renaissance architecture

• Renaissance political systems

• Renaissance scientific discoveries

When is the document-based question paper due?

• December 1st

• December 3rd

• December 5th or 6th

• December 10th

What skill is emphasized in the freshman year of world cultures?

• Mathematical analysis

• Developing writing skills

• Creative writing

• Public speaking

What is Mr. Kyser's role in the upcoming assignments?

• He is leading a workshop on Renaissance art

• He is grading the assignments

• He is assisting students with the DBQ

• He is organizing a field trip