Term 2-Week 1

Famous Scientists & How they Changed the World

The Early  Astronomers and how they Understood the World around them.’ 

This week we will learn about the lives of famous scientists, how they refused to give up in the face of adversity, and how their discoveries have changed how we look at our world.  It will also look at the lives of famous female scientists and how they have often not received the recognition that they deserved for their discoveries.  

Big Idea:  Universe-Matariki

Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

• Explore famous scientists, their theories, places of origin, and their culture
• Document scientific viewpoints of famous scientists throughout history
• Discuss geographical region, culture, gender, and other factors affecting scientific theories and discoveries

Achievement Objectives:

• Understand how exploration and innovation create opportunities and challenges for people, places, and environments.

Success Criteria: I can/have...

• Identify the main explorers of the universe in history
• completed the Explore the Famous Scientists
• described the beginning of the wondering of the universe and why

Activities:

1. Brainstorm

What is a Scientist?/‘The History of Astronomy.

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GevV1yvMJbc

While you are watching the video,  think about the processes of scientific inquiry and the nature of science

3. Use the handout, Famous Scientists and work in groups.

4. Place the scientists on the world map.

5. Discuss how science is an accumulated contribution of different scientists coming from different cultures throughout many periods.

EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

• We are EXPLORING... early explanations by the first astronomers about the origin and nature of the universe.