Instructions+for+Learning+Centres

 1. Each class it to create a wikispace on [|www.wikispaces.com]. 2. It is the responsibility of the __History Rep__ (or appointed individual) to create this wikispace. 3. The __History Rep__ (or appointed individual) must invite the class and History teacher to participate in this wikispace. 4. Each group is to upload content they produce onto this wikispace.
 * Learning Centres for unit on Scientific Revolution **
 * A. General Instructions **

5. Students will: a. Take responsibility for their learning b. Learn to be accountable for what they post and disseminate online c. Acquire and master historical skills i. Constructing a chronology ii. Adopting a viewpoint iii. Selecting and using relevant facts as evidence iv. Justifying and supporting viewpoints
 * B. Learning Objectives: **

6. The following topics will be covered: a. The Invention of the Scientific Method (Zi Bing, Gladys, Nandhini) b. Physics: The Discoveries of Isaac Newton (Joan, Cui Qin, Yi Jun) c. Seeing Stars: From Copernicus to Galileo (Xiaohan, Koshae, Clara, Hsin Pei) 7. Additional topics you might want to consider include: a. Medicine (Marjorie, Nicole, Joelle, Laura) b. Chemistry (Hui Fen, Jac, Chen Jie, Min Ee) 8. For each topic, the following components will be presented: a. A timeline of key events b. Who were the persons involved? Provide a brief biographical write-up about them. c. What were the major discoveries and achievements? d. Why were these discoveries and achievements important and/or significant? 9. If you wish to cover other topics related to the unit, please inform your teacher. 10. Please include a list of references you have consulted.
 * C. Topics to cover **

11. After the content has been uploaded, an online discussion on the relative significance/importance of the scientific discoveries and achievements will be conducted.
 * D. Discussion **

12. A group grade will be awarded based on the given rubrics at the end of this assignment.
 * E. Assessment **