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knowledge. We estimate that Democritus wrote about 70 different works, but only a few of them have sur- vived to this day. The majority of his works are about mathematics, biology, sociology, geography, astronomy [...] theory in the following sense. While the original work of Leucippus and Democritus was lost, it came to be known through Aristotle’s criticism. The works of Aristotle, were stored and disseminated in the [...] opment of the atomic theory as the original works of Leucippus and Democritus were lost and were actually known only through his criti- cism. Aristotle’s works were kept and expanded in the Islamic culture
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. They saw themselves surrounded by lively ideas, new knowledge and upheavals in many areas. The social change in the early modern times, especially the Baroque led to a large interest in the exotic, the [...] Thomas Penny. Gesner and Wotton died al- ready in the middle of the 16th century. This means that the work of 1634 contained infor- mation that was gained some generations ear- lier. This can be taken as [...] holometabolic insects. By the middle of the 17th century one can find an increasing number of published works on in- sects. To give an example, Jan Swammerdam, a Dutch scholar, wrote in 1669 his ‘Historia Insectorum
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Underline in the texts the lesson activities, the factors which contributed to the creation Sibylla’s work and discuss them. 6. Underline in the texts of the lesson activities, which concern the role of women [...] Science: a) “Scientific knowledge is tentative but durable”, b) “There are historical, cultural, and social influences on science”, c) 2 Suggestions to Teachers (Sibylla Merian and Cocoons) Storytelling Teaching [...] activity 6 concerns the characteristic of Nature of Science: “There are historical, cultural, and social influences on science”. D) The activity 7 concerns the characteristics of Nature of Science which
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the description of the metamorphosis of cocoons, the description Sibylla’s work, the detection of time during which Sibylla’s work was developed,..) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [...] today perceived as masterpieces, are collectible and admired around the world. Her most important work, Insectorum Surinamensium Metamorphosis (1705) is considered as one of the finest natural history [...] than she painter, Johann Andreas Graff, another stepfather's student, who later specialized in the works of painting and engraving of architectural objects. Until 1670, the couple lived in Frankfurt, where
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Rumford’s work with re- spect to energy conservation, the importance of Lavoisier's work lies not in the fact that his system can be seen as the accepted theory – and actually Rumford’s work did not change [...] became familiar with the work of Victor Regnault and Sadi Carnot. The latter had demon- strated that the work of a steam engine is depend- ing on the temperature difference, thus the work was not equivalent [...] supported Joule’s work, but also the scientists with his status. Consequently, the support by Thomson contributed to the acknowl- edgment of Joule’s work. But it is not a question of social status that is
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his father died. In 1752, Georg was enrolled in the secondary school in Damstadt. Thanks to his hard work and creativity, he gained few prizes. Pastor’s family did not suffer from poverty, but they did not [...] outstanding teacher of young Georg was the physics and maths lecturer, Abraham Gotthelf Kästner, who worked also in the astronomical observatory in the university. The time of studies was not easy for Lichtenberg [...] lessons, by proofreading, and finally by writing poems for various occasions. He led a very busy social life, he made many new friendships which very often survived decades. Lichtenberg graduated from
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aversion against any emptiness. This discussion flamed up again in the 17 th century. Beneath the work of Galilei, Torricelli and Pascal in Italy and France, the mayor of Magdeburg, a town in the center [...] aversion against any emptiness. This discussion flamed up again in the 17 th century. Beneath the work of Galilei, Torricelli and Pascal in Italy and France, the mayor of Magdeburg, a town in the center [...] to compensate the applied force of about ten men on the right. However, what one cannot see is the work that has to be done, to conduct this experiment. Schott illustrates in his technica curiosa a setup
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have invented the device. However, it is unclear whether he had been familiar with Wilcke’s work or whether his work serves as an example of an independent development. The operations with the electrophorus [...] his father died. In 1752, Georg was enrolled in the secondary school in Damstadt. Thanks to his hard work and creativity, he gained few prizes. Pastor’s family did not suffer from poverty, but they did not [...] outstanding teacher of young Georg was the physics and maths lecturer, Abraham Gotthelf Kästner, who worked also in the astronomical observatory in the university. The time of studies was not easy for Lichtenberg
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the existence of vacuum. Furthermore you could have some more information in the website about the work of Otto (in German) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhFpez0na_w …………………………………………………………………………………… [...] considerations regarding the vacuum and fill the table below. Scientists Name Time period lived Country worked Views about the vacuum Plato Aristotle Evangelista Torricelli Blaise Pascal Otto von Guericke (1602-1686) [...] highly creative endeavor. 6. Science has a subjective element. 7. There are historical, cultural, and social influences on science. 8. Science and technology impact each other, but they are not the same. 9
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Nature of Science is evident into Gurie’s work, based on the narration as well as the lesson activities. 8. Compose a presentation about the life and the work of Maria Gurie in science, in order to present [...] activity 2 concerns the characteristics of Nature of Science: a) “There are historical, cultural, and social influences on science” and b) “Science has a subjective element”. 2 Suggestions to Teachers (Marie