Mrs. Kremer -Renaissance~ Historical Identities

Renaissance ~ Reformation

Historical Identities

In developing a dialogue between characters of this period, you must first determine WHO your characters were and WHAT role they played in the cultural movement of this time known as the Renaissance or Reformation period.

The sites below will help you to locate Biographical Information, Images and Video clips about your particular characters.


The four sites below are located within the Virtual Reference Collection (VRC). Access using the bookmark on your chrome book or by following this link;

http://xaaa.calypso.scoolaid.net/bin/vrc/vrcList?level=hs&p=h1
Username:  sayvillehs  Password:  shs123

Select these particular databases within the collection;

Biography Reference Center - once you're in the collection, see second link in column on left.
Provides biographic information from various sources including Hutchinson's Encyclopedia of Biography & Current Biography.

Under History and Geography

scroll down to  ABC CLIO World History Ancient and Medieval Eras -Type in your artist, explorer, leader or scientist by name. Filter results by Images, Quotes, etc.

Under Encyclopedias and find these two;

Britannica School

There are two versions of this database. Select any one of the three.

World Book

This well-known encyclopedia is chock-full of information. Click on the speaker for the correct pronunciation of your person's name.