Overview
Duration
100 minutes
Lesson Objective
- To learn about the history of astronomy.
Lesson Outcomes
- List the main developments and discoveries in astronomy.
- Describe some major historical changes which have occurred in astronomical concepts.
- Give examples of what we used to believe and why, and what new technology did to change our view of the universe.
The Lesson
Sequence
- Starter: Astronomy word cloud.
- Task 1 | Crash Course Astronomy | What is Astronomy?
- What is Astronomy? Teacher led discussion and note taking.
- Important Astronomers | Teacher led discussion and note taking.
- Review: Jelly Bean Universe!
Assignment 1.1 | Astronomy Project