SC15.ESS.6

Science (2015) Grade(s): 09-12 - Earth and Space Science

SC15.ESS.6
Obtain and evaluate information about Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Newton, and Einstein to communicate how their findings challenged conventional thinking and allowed for academic advancements and space exploration.

Unpacked Content

Scientific and Engineering Practices

Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

Knowledge

Students know:

Copernicus contributed the heliocentric or sun-centered conception of the universe.
Kepler contributed the three laws of planetary motion Galileo contributed through telescopic observations that materials in universe were more earth like rather than ethereal.
Newton contributed the laws of motion and universal gravitation.
Einstein contributed the theories of relativity.

Skills

Students are able to:

Identify relevant evidence found in case studies from the history of science on Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Newton, and Einstein.
Evaluate the validity, reliability of evidence along with its ability to support reasonable arguments.

Understanding

Students understand that:

Science knowledge is a result of human endeavor, imagination, and creativity.
Individuals and teams from many nations and cultures have contributed to science and to advances in engineering.
Technological advances have influenced the progress of science and science has influenced advances in technology.

Vocabulary

Copernicus
Galileo
Kepler
Newton
Einstein
heliocentric
orbit
gravity
relativity

Aligned Learning Resources

Using Heavy Lifting to Demonstrate How Conventional Thinking has Changed Over Time

The Limits of Speed

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