[bioundgrd] EC.050/EC.090 Recreate Experiments from History: Inform the Future from the Past

[Janice Chang]

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> From: Elizabeth Cavicchi <ecavicch at MIT.EDU>
> Date: December 3, 2012 9:57:53 AM EST
> Subject: Re: MIT Fall term semina
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> MIT Edgerton Center Seminar, January 2013
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> EC.050/EC.090 (G) Recreate Experiments from History: Inform the Future from the Past
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> Elizabeth Cavicchi Edgerton Center
> U (1-3-2) [P/D/F for EC.050, A-F grading for EC.090]
> Jan. 7 ,8, 9, 11, 14, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 25, 28 and Feb. 1, 1-5pm in 4-410
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> Curiosity moved Galileo to look around, explore what goes on in everyday things, go down dead ends, take risks, and discover new worlds. Develop your curiosity while exploring our everyday surroundings and his historical struggles. We will respond to themes of space and motion in the observing, experimenting and understandings that wove through Galileo's multifaceted research.
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> This seminar is for those who wonder about creativity in history, science, and learning. We will recreate Galileo's experimental and creative process for yourself while you reflect on the times and works of Galileo. Readings and museum visits will expose you to the thinking and apparatus of another era. We will use an historical observation or experiment as a jump-off for developing a personal, creative research project. You can also choose to participate in research that will improve science education. Our study will emphasize the creativity, personal exploration, observation skills, and doubt that led to Galileo's contributions. As you experiment, like Galileo, you will keep a journal of your experiments, observations, and reflections on your project. As a final exercise, you will write a brief reflective paper on your experiments and experiences as a learner.
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> Contact: Elizabeth Cavicchi, ecavicch at mit.edu

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