SkillBuilder discussion Chronology
1. When was Sidereus Nuncius published, and what major scientific event did it contribute to during the early 17th century? 2. What key astronomical discoveries did Galileo report in Sidereus Nuncius. How did these discoveries challenge earlier views of the universe? 3. Discuss how the publication of Sidereus Nuncius in 1610 relates to the broader timeline of the Scientific Revolution.
5.8 SkillBuilder activity HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES AND INTERPRETATIONS 1. Select one of the thinkers from the following list:
• Konrad Gessner (1516–1565) • Sir Francis Bacon (1561–1626) • Johannes Kepler (1571–1630) • Gerardus Mercator (1512–1594) • William Gilbert, also known as Gilbard (1544–1603)
• Isaac Newton (1643–1727) • Laura Bassi (1711–1788) • Maria Gaetana Agnesi (1718–1799).
2. Conduct research on your chosen thinker. Collect notes on one new theory that they put forward. 3. Clearly explain the theory or new idea. Then consider how this idea changed scientific thinking during the Renaissance. To do this you will need to compare the new idea with the previous ideas or theory. 4. Write your notes in dot points that include specific facts. 5. Use the following sentence stems to write an explanation of the contribution of your chosen individual. (Insert the person’s name) presented the new theory of _____ which was an important development in science/mathematics/technology. This idea was different from previous ideas because _____. This new idea impacted the Renaissance community by _____.
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Exercise
Learning pathways LEVEL1 1, 2, 3
LEVEL2
LEVEL3
6, 7, 8, 9
4, 5, 10
REMEMBER AND UNDERSTAND 1. Identify three inventions of Leonardo da Vinci. A. Aglider B. Acar C. An underwater diving suit
D. A vacuum cleaner E. A hot water service F. A lead for a dog G. Anoven H. A shower cap
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