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Exploring Astronomy: Vocabulary and Concepts in Science & Medicine

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet introduces key vocabulary and concepts related to astronomy's role in historical scientific and medical revolutions. Students will develop their understanding through a variety of question types that encourage explanation, comparison, and analysis.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Science & Medicine
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Astronomy
#Define key astronomy-related vocabulary
#Explain the significance of astronomical discoveries in history
#Compare different historical perspectives on astronomy's impact
#Analyse the relationship between astronomy and scientific revolutions

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Exploring Astronomy: Vocabulary and Concepts in Science & Medicine

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Vocabulary and Key Concepts in Astronomy

Source A: Historical Perspective on Astronomy

'The development of astronomy has profoundly influenced medical science by enabling precise navigation and positioning of instruments, leading to advancements in medical imaging.' Provenance: Excerpt from a scientific history journal, 2005.

1.
Define the term 'astronomy' and explain its importance in scientific revolutions.
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the concepts of 'celestial navigation' and 'medical imaging' as they relate to astronomy's impact in history.
[4 marks]
3.
Outline how astronomical discoveries contributed to scientific revolutions, with specific examples.
[6 marks]
4.
Explain the relationship between astronomy and advances in medicine during the scientific revolutions.
[4 marks]
B

Historical Impact of Astronomical Discoveries

Source B: Perspective on the Scientific Revolution

'The astronomer Galileo's use of the telescope not only changed our view of the cosmos but also influenced medical imaging, enabling more accurate internal visualization.' Provenance: Scientific commentary, 2010.

1.
Compare Galileo's use of the telescope with its impact on medical imaging.
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how the development of astronomy influenced scientific thought during revolutions.
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the significance of the telescope in the history of science and medicine.
[6 marks]

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