University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Geology: What Science Isn't
A portion of a paper titled "What is Science?" provides a very brief historical summary.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Galileo Galilei
A brief account of Galileo's life by Wolfram Research Inc. Includes a list of references that were used, and one image of Galileo Galilei.
University of Virginia
Uva: The Real World Air Resistance
A contrast of Galileo and Aristotle's view of inertia and motion. Describes air resistance force and how its reality seems to initially support Aristotle's view.
Instituto Latinoamericano de la Comunicacion Educativa
Red Escolar: El Codigo De Galileo
Decipher Galileo's code and read about his biography. Instructions are also given on how to construct a magnifying glass.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Lesson Plan: Famous Mathematicians
This lesson plan is aimed at 7th and 8th grade students and involves researching famous mathematicians and the import of their contributions.
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Galileo Experiments and Data at Nssdc
This site from NASA describes each of the experiments aboard Galileo and gives the data for each.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Science Revolution
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart discusses What occurred in the 1500's to change science? Changes in science beliefs began with the universe and continued to development of the scientific method.
University of Virginia
Uva Physics: Using Vectors to Describe Motion
Background information on vectors and their use in describing motion in two dimensions. A comparison of Aristotle's and Galileo's perspectives on force and motion is given.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Galileo
"First to use a telescope to overserve the starts and planets," Galileo Galilei secretly published his work, which contradicted the Catholic Church's teachings. Use this site to learn about how Galileo's independence and courage made him...
NASA
Nasa: The Way Things Fall
This site from NASA compares free falling motion to falling with air resistance. Discusses Galileo's experiment. Explains why we believe all objects free fall with the same acceleration.
NASA
Nasa: The Galileo Mission
This site from NASA has information on the Galileo space mission, which launched in October 1989. In spite of technical problems, Galileo transmitted enormous amounts of new data, especially about Jupiter and its satellites and rings,...
Robin Chew
Italian Astronomer and Physicist
This site contains information about Galileo and his areas of study.
Robin Chew
Lucid Cafe: Polish Cleric and Astronomer
This site from the Lucid Cafe contains a short bibliography of Nicholas Copernicus. The information, though it is brief, is very factual and worth checking out with great links throughout for additional information on related subjects.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Mi Heroe/my Hero
Stories about heroes from history and from around the world, submitted by students and others. Search for your hero or browse examples by topic, e.g., Animals, Explorers, Literary (fictional book or movie characters who inspire), Sports,...
Nine Planets
The Nine Planets: Chronology of Solar System Discovery
A chronology of Solar System discoveries made from before the 1600s to now.
Bill Nye
Bill Nye: Falling for Science
Try this at-home science experiment to learn about acceleration due to gravity.
Quia
Quia: Luna and Beyond (Quiz)
A series of questions about the moons of our Solar System is presented in a millionaire game format.
Curated OER
The Galileo Project
This award-winning site from Rice University offers extensive information about Galileo's life, work, and times. It includes many images, some maps, a timeline, a bibliography, glossary, web links, and the transcriptions of many letters...
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This award-winning site from Rice University offers extensive information about Galileo's life, work, and times. It includes many images, some maps, a timeline, a bibliography, glossary, web links, and the transcriptions of many letters...
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Rice University: The Galileo Project
This award-winning site from Rice University offers extensive information about Galileo's life, work, and times. It includes many images, some maps, a timeline, a bibliography, glossary, web links, and the transcriptions of many letters...
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Rice University: Galileo's Pendulum Experiments
This site from The Galileo Project of the Rice University provides a great look into the pendulum experimens of Galileo. Contains first-hand writings and examples of experiments along with links to additional information.
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Rice University: Galileo's Pendulum Experiments
This site from The Galileo Project of the Rice University provides a great look into the pendulum experimens of Galileo. Contains first-hand writings and examples of experiments along with links to additional information.
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Rice University: Historical Overview of the Inquisition
The Galileo Project of Rice University defines an inquisition, which is a legal proceeding of the Catholic Church and not restricted to a particular institution such as the Spanish Inquisition.