Objective:
Explore scientific theory changes over time, highlighting key figures, evidence, and shifts.
1.02 Honors Scientific Theory
Complete PART 1
Research each scientist in PART 2 and complete a slide for each.
Complete PART 3 to summarize your findings
To Do
Reminder: This is a research project, you can use outside sources but be sure to list them on your slide. A list of resources is provided (Slide 9)
Objective & Directions |
Part 2 - Key Figures |
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Part 1 - complete the comparison chart.
Source:
Term | Definition ( 10 words or less) | Purpose ( 5 words or less) | Example ( 5 words or less) |
Hypothesis | | | |
Scientific Theory | | | Planetary Motion |
Scientific Law | | | |
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Part 2- #1 Aristotle
Aristotle Model- (Include dates and how/why he changed the model)
How is it different from previous model?
How is it similar to previous model?
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Part 2- #2 Ptolemy
Ptolemy Model- (Include dates and how/why he changed the model)
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How is it similar to Previous model?
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Part 2- #3 Copernicus
Copernicus Model- (Include dates and how/why he changed the model)
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How is it similar to Previous model?
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Part 2- #4 Brahe
Brahe Model- (Include dates and how/why he changed the model)
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Part 2- #5 Kepler
Kepler Model- (Include dates and how/why he changed the model)
How is it Different from previous model?
How is it similar to Previous model?
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Part 3 - Visual Timeline
Use an online resource to generate a visual timeline with your key figures. Paste the image below. Does the timeline align with your research? Describe at least one good aspect and one lacking aspect to this timeline.
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Download as a PDF &
submit to the 1.02 assignment
List of resources:
Lesson 1.02 in our Physics course
“Understanding Science 101”, Univ of CA Berkeley
“Like evolution, all scientific theories are a work in progress”, Phys.org
Motion of the Planets Univ North Iowa
Astronomers, Childrens museum of indianapolis
Ancient Greek Astronomy and Cosmology, Library of Congress
Whose Revolution? Copernicus, Brahe & Kepler, Library of congress
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