October Journeyman Inspirements

KNOW

* Read On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres here, Introduction, and pages 16-30 (sections 8-13).
* Read Dr. Posin's Giants, ch. 23
* Read Rocket Boys, (later republished as October Sky)


UNDERSTAND

 >> Do all of these <<

* Is there something you read from On the Revolutions... that you didn't understand or that you have a question about?  Bring your question and we'll discuss it.

* Copernicus said that he considered it his "loving duty to seek the truth in all things, in so far as God has granted that to human reason." Do a word study on one of the words from this quote.  Most people from his time thought his ideas were blasphemy.  He didn't want to publish his findings earlier in his life most likely because of this rejection.  What choice would you have made if you found a truth that most of the world rejected, but you knew was true?   

* Dr. Posin said that Robert Goddard wasn't exactly "the toast of the town."  What would you have done if you had a great idea burning inside you and you only met with rejection from others?

* How did you like the Rocket Boys?  Come prepared to tell us about your favorite part of the story.


DO TO CREATE INTELLIGENCE

>> Do this <<

* Build a rocket, either from a kit or from your own materials.  It could be the kind that is powered by a rocket engine, or it could be air powered (where you stomp on a 2-liter bottle duct taped to a tube or pipe that your rocket fits onto).  You could also do the 2-liter soda pop with the Mentos (I think) in it.  Look around and see what kind you want to make!  There are lots of different ways to make one.  One of our parents (remind me who you are :) has a rocket launcher that could be used.

>> and do 1 (or more) of these <<

* Copernicus was born and raised in Poland.  Make a map and label it to teach us about his homeland.

* The 1828 dictionary defines idealism mainly as an idea, something that's not physical.  Do you have a GREAT idea?  Think about it and then tell us about it or draw it up to show us.

*Prepare a report on something we're learning about that you're really interested in.  Examples:  solar system, rockets, one aspect of rockets, Robert Goddard, Copernicus, Poland, one of the planets, moons, stars, the sun, heliocentric system versus geocentric system, Ptolemy, etc.