Friday, September 18, 2009

Copernicus and the trial of Galileo

There is two theories of the solar system. One is called the "Heliocentric" and the other called geocentric. The heliocentric one states that the earth and the planets revolve around the sun. And that the sun is stationery and at the center of the universe. And this is the theory many believe, because everything on earth would not be the same, if the earth was in the center and the sun revolved around it. The theory was against another one called "Geocentric".

The Geocentric theory stated that the Earth was in the center of the solar system and that other planets (including the moon & sun) revolved around Earth. This theory was opposed by another called "Heliocentric". Belief in this system came from mostly ancient Greece, similar ideas were made in China. This theory was proved wrong and now is not being used at all.

The Galileo's trial was about two different science beliefs. The Catholic Church put Galileo on trial because he had his own theory and that collided with another theory that was powered by Catholics. Galileo believe that the sun, stars and planets revolved around Earth. But Catholics believe that the Earth revolved around the sun, start etc. Soon the theory that was made by the Catholics were proved true, and currently is being used in science.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Scientific Revolution: The Scientific Method

The Scientific Method is a process and way of telling the truth or lie about a experiment or project. There's a simple version and a harder version, but Im gonna explain the simple one. Always observe the aspect of something. And then create a Hypothesis (which is also called an educated guess). You will use your hypothesis to create your own predictions of what will happen in you experiment. Test the predictions and check if your Hypothesis was correct. Repeat some of your process if you have to. Now, this whole process will make sure your experiment/Hypothesis was a theory or not.

One experiment that has or is using the Scientific Method, is the "Loch Ness Monster" case. They have used the method in that case because people believe or have supposedly seen a creature swimming in a lake. And scientists have tried to prove the theory but cannot because they never find the creature and don't have enough evidence. So like I said the Scientific Method was used to prove or not prove this theory.

 Today the method is still used in class experiments in school. 

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Evolution Vs. Creation

Evolution is talking about how maybe us humans were developed from monkeys or other animals. Alot of scientists will argue that us humans were not created from god or anything in that category. Supposedly we were just born or created from Earth. In some pictures on the internet or in books, would show a monkey developing into a man. This is what scientists believe, but some other people have a different opinion on how we came about on Earth.

Creation is talking about how us humans were created and made from God. According to the Bible, God was the one who created us and taught us how to do the things we do now in life. In the Bible is says he created people in just 7 days. Scientists dont believe that we were created from God. As i said above they think we were developed from a monkey. People also say that because God made Adam & Eve, from there us humans were made.

My opinion on the fact is that i believe that we were created from God, i dont think that us men were made from a monkey. It makes NO sense to me soo I dont believe in the Evolution theory. I believ that god created us and showed us how to do the things we do. And i surely believe that Adam & Eve had something to do with us humans.