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Reformation and Counter-reformation
Tenth graders examine the major theologies and practices for major religions. In this World History instructional activity, 10th graders describe the historical significance of key leaders and events. Students analyze the...
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Break with Rome Wordsearch
In this Reformation word search worksheet, learners locate and circle 17 significant names and terms pertaining to this time period in world history. A word bank is provided.
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Reformation Crossword
In this Reformation crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 12 clues to identify the correct words and names that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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Reformation Wordsearch
In this Reformation word search worksheet, students locate and circle 14 significant names and terms pertaining to this event in world history. A word bank is provided.
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Renaissance Reformation
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to the Renaissance and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Political Reform in the Late 1800s
Eleventh graders examine the type of political reform in the 1800s. In groups, they analyze the Pendleton Civil Service Act and two other economic acts. To end the lesson plan, they take a quiz and discuss the impact of the acts on the...
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Exploring the Renaissance and Reformation
Students examine the effects of the Renaissance and Reformation on Europe. In groups, they use the internet researching their section of the project and take notes of information. They create a visual aid and present their findings to...
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Reformation Review Slideshow
In this Reformation review worksheet, students view a slide show regarding the Protestant Reformation and use this graphic organizer to take notes.
Curated OER
The Reformation, Golden Age and English Revolution
Fifth graders create outlines and take notes on lectures that present the Reformation, England's Golden Age and the English Revolution. They use these outlines to create filmstrips and write an essay arguing which of these periods was...
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Fifth Grade Music: Reformation Music, Lutheran Chorale
Fifth graders explore the chorale hymn by echoing a Lutheran chorale tune line by line. They examine the reasons for the importance of Gutenberg's movable type and the role of Martin Luther in the Reformation.
City University of New York
Cuny: General Characteristics of the Renaissance
A look at the rebirth of the Renaissance in the context of five interrelated issues: a renewed interest in classical antiquity and the concept of "the Great Chain of Being", political changes, Humanism, the literary doctrine of...
Other
Reformation Counter Reformation Beliefs
This site discusses how the Reformation and Counter-Reformation affected society. Even though it focuses mainly on religious belief, religion was the cornerstone of early modern European society.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: The Trial of Martin Luther
Martin Luther was the impetus for the Reformation that would set the scene for religious wars for years to come. With his list of 95 Theses, Martin Luther argued against many Catholic practices of his day including indulgences. Study his...
Other
Mennonite Encyclopedia: Menno Simons
A detailed biography of the famous Anabaptist leader of the Low Countries during the 16th century. Give details on his life and beliefs.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Englishmen and the Classical Renaissance: John Colet
Detailed biography of John Colet, a famous scholar during the Reformation whose ideas influenced the movements of his day.
Other
An Introduction to Early Modern European History
An excellent introduction to and overview of the Renaissance and Reformation in Europe. This article touches on all aspects of the period.
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: Martin Luther
[Free Registration/Login Required] How do you consider contrasting stories by the same author? This lesson and supporting resources help students do just that when studying about Martin Luther breaking from the Catholic Church.
Mb Soft
Believe: Counter Reformation
This site looks at the Catholic Counter-Reformation in General and in a more advanced view.
University of Oregon
Mapping History: European History
Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in European history from Greek and Phoenician colonization up to the 20th century.
Other
Reformation: Documents of the Reformation
Includes links to primary documents of the Protestant reformation. Links to essays and a photo gallery. Some links to sites in German.
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: One Person Can Change the World
In this module, students will read primary and secondary sources about events from the Reformation movement. They will identify the central ideas of the texts, and cite evidence from the text that supports the central idea.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Hans Holbein the Younger
A short biography and examples of some well-known work of master artist Hans Holbein the Younger.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook
A rich Fordham University site of primary source material that include full-text, and multimedia sites. There are additional study and research guides such as Modern History in the Movies.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Letter to the Archbishop of Mainz
Text of a letter written by Martin Luther to the Archbishop of Mainz in which Luther protests "the sale of indulgences to finance the building of a new cathedral."