Bring the Process of Science to Life! Use Galileo's Historic Observations to Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy 2009

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Dec 2008

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2008agufmed13c0622r&link_type=abstract

American Geophysical Union, Fall Meeting 2008, abstract #ED13C-0622

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

0805 Elementary And Secondary Education, 0825 Teaching Methods, 0830 Teacher Training, 0845 Instructional Tools

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The International Year of Astronomy 2009 was conceived to honor the 400th anniversary of Galileo's first telescopic observations in 1609. Galileo gave priority to evidence over popular belief. This completely changed the existing world view and formed the basis for the modern scientific process. Galileo's work provides an example of how science is grounded in evidence rather than belief or opinion. The goal of this project is to present K-16 instructors with an alternative to the traditional scientific method unit. We will briefly describe two activities that model Galileo's telescopic observations of Jupiter and Venus and simultaneously build abilities and understandings of scientific inquiry. Participants will learn about activities where students record and analyze data, make predictions, use multiple forms of evidence, and use a variety of models to find support for a heliocentric solar system. Materials will be available for download for those interested in using this in their classroom as well as for the purpose of training other teachers.

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