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Exploring the Impact of Astronomy on Science and Medicine

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores how advancements in astronomy influenced scientific understanding and medical progress, focusing on cause and consequence relationships.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Science & Medicine
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Astronomy
#Explain how discoveries in astronomy led to scientific and medical advances
#Compare different historical responses to astronomical discoveries
#Analyse the consequences of astronomical discoveries on society and technology
#Outline the link between astronomy and revolutions in science and medicine

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Exploring the Impact of Astronomy on Science and Medicine

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Astronomy's Influence

Source A: Galileo's Observations

'Galileo's use of the telescope revealed moons orbiting Jupiter, challenging the idea that everything revolved around Earth.' Provenance: Excerpt from Galileo Galilei's letters, 1610.

1.
Explain how Galileo's discoveries impacted scientific views of the universe. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the reactions of the church and scientists to Galileo's findings. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Astronomy and Medical Advances

Source B: Medical Imaging and Astronomy

'The development of telescopes and imaging technology in astronomy paved the way for advancements in medical imaging, such as X-rays and MRI scans.' Provenance: Article on the link between astronomy and medical technology, 2020.

1.
Outline how technological advances in astronomy contributed to medical progress. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse the consequences of these technological links between astronomy and medicine. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Historical Revolutions and Societal Impact

Source C: Scientific Revolution and Society

'The Scientific Revolution, fueled by astronomical discoveries, transformed society’s understanding of nature and the universe.' Provenance: Historian's overview, 19th century.

1.
Compare the effects of the Scientific Revolution on society and medicine. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain the long-term consequences of astronomical discoveries for technological development. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
D

Summary and Reflection

Question: Reflect on how astronomy has influenced both science and medicine through history. Use examples discussed in this worksheet to support your answer.

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Write a short paragraph explaining the overall impact of astronomy on scientific and medical progress. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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