Intro to the Elizabethan Era Research Project What is the Elizabethan era? An era in England when Queen Elizabeth I was the monarch Often referred to as The Golden Age in English history Why are we learning about the Elizabethan era? Our next text, Romeo and Juliet, took place in this era The time period had a large effect on the characters and the plot It also gives us the opportunity to do a cool research project...get excited!!! Research Project You will be doing a research project that focuses on an aspect of the Elizabethan era You will be presenting your findings to the class in a digital presentation Its your turn to be the teacher! What does the project involve? After choosing a topic, you must pick 5 sources to base your project off of One HAS to be non-electronic You will examine these sources a little further, filling out a handout that requires you to give information about these sources You will make a digital presentation out of your research, teaching the class about your topic You must also make a handout with the most important aspects regarding your topic!!! How will I choose my topic? We are going over each possible topic that you can choose While I describe them, jot down which ones you are interested in At the end, you will rank your five top choices, from most to least desirable My goal is for you to receive one of your top choices for your project Categories Elizabethan History Daily Life Theatre Health & Superstition Modern Connections Elizabethan History Queen Elizabeth I King James I Discoveries & Advancements in Science Galileo Bacon Keppler Drake Raleigh The Reformation English Renaissance Roman Catholicism Elizabethan Daily Life Fashion Recreation (Sports & Games) Elizabethan London 14 th Century Verona Professions and Jobs Elizabethan Women The Theatre The Globe Theatre Theatre Conventions Props Costuming Scenery Staging Casting Social Aspect William Shakespeares Professional Life William Shakespeares Personal Life Shakespeares Popular Works Health and Superstition Medical Beliefs and Practices Role of Witches, Ghosts, and Other Superstitions The Black Plague Funeral Rights and Customs Modern Connections Modern Film Inspired by Shakespeare Teen Marriage & Relationships: Then vs. Now The English Royal Family: Then vs. Now