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Bell Ringer: Scientist: Copernicus

Description

Dava Sobel talks about the life of Nicolaus Copernicus, his scientific theory and its controversy.

5 minutes

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • Explain the key discovery of Nicolaus Copernicus.
  • Why was his theory controversial during his time?
  • How was the work of Copernicus shared with the public?
  • How was Copernicus perceived among his peers?

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Galileo Galilei
    • Rheticus

    Topics

    Science & TechnologyWorld History

    Grades

    High SchoolUniversity