If You Were There.....
Scientific Revolution Discussion Posts 1-2 1. You are a student in Germany in the early 1500s. You love to watch the changing phases of the moon and draw the star patterns at different times of year. You’ve asked your teachers many questions: Why does the moon hang in the sky? Why do the stars move? But their answers don’t seem convincing to you. How can you find the answers you need? 2. You are an innkeeper in Spain in 1498. Many of the guests who stay at your inn are sailors. Today they are telling stories about a vast new land filled with strange peoples, plants, and animals. No one had ever thought such a land really existed before. How does this change your view of the world? Discussions for Exploration 1-2 If You Were There...Your uncle is a Portuguese ship captain who has just come back from a long sea voyage. He shows you a map of the new lands he has seen. He tells wonderful stories about strange plants and animals. You are studying to become a carpenter, but you wonder if you might like to be an explorer like your uncle instead. What career would you choose? You live in a coastal town in Spain in the 1500s. This week, several ships have returned from the Americas, bringing silver for the royal court. But that’s not all. The crew has also brought back some strange foods. One sailor offers you a round, red fruit. Natives in the Americas call it a “tomatl,” he tells you. He dares you to taste it, but you are afraid it might be poisonous. Would you be brave and try something new? |