In this worksheet, students read an informational article and view drawings of the two models. In this comprehension worksheet, students answer twelve questions.

Young scholars determine the difference between a geocentric universe and a heliocentric universe.

Scientists participate in studying how new scientific advances have changed the world. They explain how astronomers have changed the way people view the universe, summarize the advances that were made in chemistry and medicine, and...

Students select an astronomer or scientist from the past, research the role that they played in the development of the heliocentric revolution, and make presentations on their achievements.

In this bellwork on the electromagnetic spectrum and planets worksheet, students answer questions about the information determined using a spectroscope, the geocentric and heliocentric models of planet rotation and the planets.

Students list differences in the diagrams of a geocentric universe and a heliocentric universe. They students describe the religious impact of this change on man's conception of the universe and man's place within it. Students describe...

Young scholars view a series of videos that explore the development, formation and arguments for the geocentric model of the solar system. Studenst investigate the heliocentric model of the solar system and consider how scientific...

Young scholars research the two opposing views and biographical information about Ptolemy and Copernicus in order to be familiar with the societal viewpoints that influenced the thinking of these two scientists. Students role-play...

Consider using this learning exercise, another in a series of sentence completion exercises, as the basis of a lesson on test taking or comprehension strategies, as a critical thinking exercise, or as extra practice for up-coming...

Learners explore the scientific revolution. In this scientific revolution lesson, students complete activities regarding Ptolemy, Copernicus, and the Church.

In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 20 matching questions regarding the Scientific Revolution. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this space science worksheet, students find the words that are related to the study of cosmology and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.

Biography of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), one of the most famous scientists and inventors of all time. He is best remembered for his invention of the telescope, which caused him to question the contemporary belief that the Earth was the...

Biography of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), the scientist who first put forward the theory that the Sun was the center of the universe.

This site gives an extensive discussion of Aristarchus' accomplishments in determining the size of the sun and moon and in proposing a sun-centered universe.

This site from Cornell University provides a discussion of how Aristarchus arrived at his conclusions of the distance from the Earth to the Sun and Moon. Also has his methods for determining the size of the Moon and the Sun.

The University of Virginia provides a continuation of a lecture given on astronomer Johannes Kepler, this lecture covers his different works within the field of astronomy.

The University of Virginia provides notes from a lengthy lecture given on the life of Johannes Kepler. This site has GREAT information and is easy to understand.

Discusses the evolution of ideas about the cosmos, from the Magic Cosmology of the Neolithic age to the stage of Mythical Cosmology, to the Geometric Cosmology of the ancient Greeks. The third stage advocated a rational approach to...

An interesting biography of Nicolaus Copernicus, the famous astronomer.

This site provides a biography of Nicolaus Copernicus. Content includes pictures, cross-references to relevant history topics, a list of honors awarded to Copernicus, and more.

In the early 1600s, most people believed that the Sun revolved around a stationary Earth. This video segment adapted from NOVA tells how Galileo proved that the Sun, not Earth, is at the center of our universe.

In this interactive module students will explore what different ancient cultures believe was an explanation of the stars and planets. They will look at how the work of Nicolas Copernicus revolutionize the world of astronomy and learn how...

The Library of Congress provides an essay on the reasons for exploration during the 15th century.