History
Medieval Times
Conceptual
9–11 yrs
Printing Press & Renaissance
印刷术与文艺复兴
Description
The invention of the printing press by Gutenberg and its arrival in England with William Caxton; how printed books changed everything; the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance
Mastery Evidence
- Explain what the printing press was and why it was revolutionary
- Describe William Caxton's role in bringing printing to England
- Give at least one way printed books changed society (more people could read, ideas spread faster)
Assessment Prompt
Could your child explain why the invention of the printing press was one of the most important moments in history and how it changed the world?
