Content Standard(s):
Science 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
Disciplinary Core Idea: Earth's Place in the Universe
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students:
Compare and contrast the arguments for the geocentric system of planetary motions (i.e., the Ptolemaic system) and the heliocentric system (Copernican) providing explanations for why each system was widely accepted for many centuries.
Graphically organize the claims and declarations of Copernicus, Galielo, Kepler and Newton, showing the correlation and development of the varioul Laws and principles that resulted in modern understanding of the motion of all objects.
Gather, read and evaluate scientific information from other disciplines (e.g., chemistry or biology) showing how initial non-traditional ideas were developed and extended by a progression of scientists into a modern view. Teacher Vocabulary:
Copernicus
Galileo
Kepler
Newton
Einstein
heliocentric
orbit
gravity
relativity 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.
Local/National Standards:
During this activity, the students will be demonstrating the following Scientific and Engineering Practices:
Asking questions and defining problems.
Developing and using models.
Planning and carrying out investigations
Analyzing and interpreting data
Engaging in argument from evidence
Obtaining, evaluating and communicating information.
During this activity, the students will be demonstrating the following Crosscutting Concepts:
Systems and system models
During this activity, the student will be demonstrating knowledge at the following Blooms Levels:
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (depending on what part of the activity you are in)
During this activity, the students will be demonstrating knowledge at the following DOK Levels:
1, 3, 3, 4, 4 (depending on what part of the activity you are in)
During this activity, its pre-reading, and its extension, students will utilize the following Reading Standard:
Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks; analyze the specific results based on explanations in the text.
During this activity, its pre-reading, and its extension, students will utilize the following Writing Standard(s):
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation provided (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic).
Primary Learning Objective(s):
The students will be able to evaluate the information obtained on Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, Newton and Einstein and communicate how their findings (breakthroughs in their time) are incorporated into rocketry (space exploration).
Additional Learning Objective(s):
The student will be able to obtain information from the Heavy Lifting Activity, evaluate the information, and communicate how the information they obtained could be modified and used to enhance future designs.
