Astronomy - Ancient Philosophies

Combine science and social studies with this collection of notes on ancient astronomy. Ideas propagated by early scientists influenced the way people viewed life and our place in the universe. Examine the philosophies of Aristotle, Aristarchus, Ptolemy, Copernicus, Galileo, and even the Roman Catholic church. Question slides are inserted halfway through and at the end of the presentation to assess viewers' grasp of the information.