History+of+Astronomy

Astronomy is the study of the stars, planets, and other objects that make up the universe. Astronomers observe the locations and motions of heavenly bodies. Beginning around 600 BC, Greek philosophers and scientists developed a number of important astronomical ideas. The early Greek astronomers knew many of the geometrical relationships of the heavenly bodies.
 * History of Astronomy **
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 * 1) What is the history of astronomy?
 * 2) What tools did ancient astronomers use?
 * 3) Who discovered that the Earth orbits the Sun?
 * 4) Who was the first person to prove that the Earth rotates?
 * 5) Who was the first person to explain why the sun and stars move across the sky?
 * 6) Who was the first person to developed three laws regarding planetary motion?
 * 7) What are the laws of planetary motion?
 * 8) Why did ancient civilizations consider astronomy to be important?
 * 9) Make a list of astronomers and their discoveries/theories in a time-line format.

· Using the web sites listed below, search for information. · Respond thoroughly to items 1-8 in complete sentences in your Interactive Notebook. Write the questions on the right page and the responses on the left page. · Create a time-line for item 9 to include the following information: Resources __**** : ** You might want to consult some of the following web sites:
 * astronomers name
 * date of discovery
 * what was discovered
 * tool used
 *  pictures or graphics
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[] [] [] [] [] [] Evaluation __**** : ** Your time-line may be **__created in any medium__** and will be evaluated as follows: · Accurate information · Logical sequence of events · Colorful pictures or graphics · Neatness and overall appearance · Citation of at least 3 sources(attached/submitted with your timeline) 100 – 93 · 10 to 12 astronomers, date of discovery, what was discovered, picture or graphic, and tools. · Citation of at least 3 sources 92 – 85 · 7 to 9 astronomers, date of discovery, what was discovered, picture or graphic, and tools. · Citation of 2 sources 84 – 70 · 4 to 6 astronomers, date of discovery, what was discovered, picture or graphic, and tools. <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Citation of 1 source
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