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Galileo Galilei Lesson Plans
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Students study Galileo and his scientific discoveries. They complete a series of experiments/model constructions, using 17th century equipment and procedures, to "recreate," demonstrate and explore the various discoveries of Galileo.
Students view a video about Galileo's discoveries. They work together to create graphs showing the current sunspot cycle. They discuss how sunspots can cause communication devices problems.
Students read and answer questions about satellites. In this satellites activity, students read information about Galileo's Whisper and satellite capabilities.
Students discover astronomy by researching Galileo. In this space science lesson, students research the astronomer and philosopher Galileo Galilei by utilizing their textbooks. Students complete true/false quizzes and multiple choice questions based on their research.
Students discuss Galileo's conclusions about the position of Earth in the solar system raised objections from the Church. They work in groups, each group research one of the issues or other similarly controversial ones. Students are exposed to both sides of the issue-arguments for proceeding with scientific inquiry or breakthroughs as well as arguments for not proceeding.
Pupils study Galileo and the experiments that he used to discover gravity and inertia on objects. In this gravity lesson plan students complete an activity, view a video and participate in a discussion.
Students explore the findings of Galileo and research the moons of Jupiter. They construct simple telescopes, and examine the moons for themselves at a star party. They record their findings in a journal.
Students create and use telescopes to observe and explore the moon and planets. They record observations in journals, then compare Galileo's use of the telescope with their own.
Students explain historical significance of Galileo's scientific achievements. They explore element of "inevitability" in our perception of historical developments.
Students study the work and accomplishment of Galileo. For this physics lesson, students calculate the period of a pendulum's using a mathematical equation. They explain the different factors affecting its period.
