History of Science
Grade 9•45 minutes•Research, evaluate, and communicate information about how the findings of early astronomers,
including Aristotle, Ptolemy, Copernicus, Galileo, Brahe, Kepler, Newton, and Einstein,
challenged the thinking of their time, allowed for academic advancements, and built a
foundation for space exploration.
Learning Objective
I can research and discuss how key astronomers' discoveries challenged existing beliefs and paved the way for space exploration.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the scientific method as it is presented in the video.
2. According to the video, what are some of the "big questions" that have driven scientific inquiry throughout history?
3. How does the video suggest that our understanding of "stuff" has evolved over time?
...and 4 more questions
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