Introduction
This WebQuest may be approached in two different ways. You may pick which one you want to follow.
Documentary short story
Write a documentary short story about Galileo's discovery of Jupiter's moons. You are Galileo's dog, able to read your master's mind. This is Galileo's untold story (how he reasoned with himself about his discovery.)
Galileo Galilei's astronomy journal
You are playing the part of Galileo Galilei. Write his daily astronomy journal during the period he discovered Jupiter's moons.
Through reading your story/journal it should be clear that:
- Galileo had scientific habits of mind
- Galileo Galilei used scientific methods
- Galileo reasoned logically and scientifically
- Galileo used higher levels of thinking
Your story may be funny, full of suspense, scientific or anything in between.
The Task
Write a short story about Galileo Galilei's discovery of Jupiter's moons.
Or
Write the daily journal of Galileo Galilei during the discovery of Jupiter's moons.
The Process and Resources
Research Galileo's discoveries
HABITS OF MIND FROM A SCIENTFIC POINT OF VIEW
Research logical reasoning
Higher-Order Thinking Strategies for the Classroom Explains what higher-order thinking is.
Write your short story/daily journal.
Resources:
Go to WebQuest: Standards addressed / Conclusion / Evaluation
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