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| Movable Type Block Letters |
Movable Type: is the system of printing that uses movable components to reproduce the elements of a document (usually individual letters or punctuation).
The first known movable type was found in China around 1040 A.D. Johannes Gutenberg introduced this printing technique to Europe in 1450 A.D.
This week we will learn all about Gutenberg's printing press and even create some of our own movable print blocks!
Monday: Read from our reading cards "Gutenberg Prints the Bible" and then complete the worksheet that goes along with it.
Tuesday: We will read and discuss a reading packet about Gutenberg and his printing press. After the fall of Constantinople the scholars from the East brought their manuscripts along with them. It would have been a very long time for the rest of Europe to learn of their documents if it was not for Gutenberg's press.
Wednesday: We will use florist foam to carve and create letter blocks to create our own press. Just think how easy it is for us to simply flip on our computers and print out a letter. Imagine having to take individual letter blocks and spelling out a whole document letter by letter.
Thursday: Complete any work left on our foam letters.
Friday: No classwork, we will be watching a video.
