Aristotle explained the idea of spontaneous generation, a concept which lasted almost 2,000 years before scientists proved it wrong. Scholars learn about the history of our understanding of the origins of life. They read examples of observations and experiments and the theory each supported. Completing the attached worksheet correctly demonstrates deeper learning.

Concepts

the origin of life, the scientific method, famous scientists

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Go into more detail on pasteurization and introduce the concept of ultra-pasteurization
• Discuss other ideas that were originally rejected but were later proven by science

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of life, reproduction, and the scientific method

Pros

• Provides a story of the history of discoveries
• Includes a quick review at the end of the presentation

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4