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Slide 1The Scientific Revolution Early 16 th Century science was based on Aristotle. Motionless earth fixed in the center of the universe Surrounded by celestial spheres…

Slide 1Goal 3 Science Vocabulary Third Grade Sun, Moon, Stars Slide 2 solar system Slide 3 Planet Slide 4 the sun and the objects that orbit around it Slide 5 large body…

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Slide 1The Dance of the Fertile Universe George V. Coyne, S.J. Vatican Observatory Chance and Destiny Embrace Slide 2 Chance or necessity: God? Slide 3 The Universe is Fertile…

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Slide 1TRANSFORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 10 Key Points Page Keeley NSTA President 2008-09 Slide 2 First Word/Phrase What is the first word or phrase that comes to mind when you hear…

Slide 1Meteorites Fragments of the Solar System Slide 2 Dedicated to Dr. Elbert King –First director of the Lunar Receiving Lab –Recovered a lot of Allende!! –Meteoriticist…

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