Galileo On Trial!

Conclusion

Galileo On Trial   -   Introduction   -   Task   -     Resources   -    The Play   -   Evaluation   -   Conclusion

Final Task: Your final task in this assignment is to write a one page reflection on whether you agree with the proceedings and outcomes of the trial of Galileo.  Do you feel he was treated fairly?  Consider what was known about science at the time.

Trial of Galileo

Upon conclusion of this project, you should have a better understanding of some of the contributions of Galileo Galilei.  You should also understand some of the barriers to discovery that many scientists experienced throughout history.