Module 2
HOW GREEK KNEW THAT THE EARTH IS SPHERICAL
HOW GREEK KNEW THAT THE EARTH IS SPHERICAL
HELLO MY DEAR STUDENTS.
This is the mark of new journey in exploring Science in your 11th Grade.
Today I will help you understand our lessons given in the distributed modules.
I will let you explore the different concepts through these videos and sites.
Do not hesitate to ask questions in our respective group message/chat if you have questions.
Happy learning my dear students!
To supply the given Learner's Packet to you. Here are the modules you can browse to have a better and deeper understanding of our topic on HOW GREEK KNEW THAT THE EARTH IS SPHERICAL
In this module you are expected to:
explain how the Greeks knew that the Earth is spherical
explain how Plato’s problem of “Saving the Appearances” constrained Greek models of the Universe
compare and contrast the models/descriptions of the universe by Eudoxus, Aristotle, Aristarchus, Ptolemy, and Copernicus
cite examples of astronomical phenomena known to astronomers before the advent of telescopes
compare and contrast explanations and models of astronomical phenomena (Copernican, Ptolemaic, and Tychonic)
explain how Galileo’s astronomical discoveries and observations (lunar craters, phases of Venus, moons of Jupiter, sun spots, supernovas, the apparently identical size of stars as seen through the naked eye, and telescope observations) helped weaken the support for the Ptolemaic model.
explain how Brahe’s innovations and extensive collection of data in observational astronomy paved the way for Kepler’s discovery of his laws of planetary motion
READ THE FOLLOWING MODULES AND ANSWER THE ACTIVITY PROVIDED.
Do you still have difficulty in understanding our lesson? No worries I have a provided you a video to discuss the topic. Be sure to have your pen, paper or notebook, be in your comfortable place as we all listen to his lesson. I know you are ready. So let us begin!
quiz number 2: TAKE THE QUIZ ABOUT OUR LESSON BY ACCESSING THE ONLINE QUIZ PROVIDED. TAKE A SCREEN SHOT OF YOUR SCORE AND SEND IT IN OUR GROUP CHAT. THIS IS RECORDED.
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