1. Bellwork: February 8th Review:
How were books copied during the Dark Ages?
2. Where were libraries during the Dark Ages and Late Middle Ages?
3. In what language were books written?
4. What languages evolved out of Latin?

2. Latin Language became 5 languages
French
Romanian
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
How did Latin influence OUR language?
Our English language was influenced by French after 1066!

3. Bellwork: February 8th
Preview: 5. Do you agree that with the following statement? With more communication, education and ideas spread. Cite an example.

4. Bellwork: February 8th Preview:
6. To the best of your knowledge, list five inventions that you think have had the greatest impact in the history of the world.
View one websites opinion to see how you match.

5. Science Experiment
What happened to the “education level” as the baking soda was added to the vinegar?
How is this symbolic of the printing press?
View History Channel Video

6. The Printing Press Comp Book title: The Printing Press
Johannes Gutenberg invented the first Printing Press in Europe. ** (must know his name)
Used moveable type to print pages (arrange letters and press on paper)
Very efficient method to print books!
Results of Printing Press:
Thousands of books and articles printed!
More people learned to read! (literacy rate went up!)
Humanist ideas spread more quickly!
Education, logic, and reason became more popular and encouraged!
Power of the king and pope threatened as people spread their own ideas and challenge their views

7. Exit Ticket
How would our world today be different if the printing press was never invented?
Does the printing press belong on the list of the “Top 10 inventions that have changed the world?” Why or why not?
How did the printing press change society during the Renaissance?

8. In your lifetime….
9th line: What have you experienced in your lifetime that is similar to the invention of the printing press?
11th line: How did instant communication (like the use of social media) affect tyrants (dictators) in the Middle East and Africa?
Read the attached handout about the Arab Spring.