3 Paragraph Quiz Essay

Eric Enriquez DS August 12, 2010

History of Science Grade 10th

I learned an important life lesson from Galileo Galilei; even though he gave in to the catholic church and recanted his belief, Galileo showed courage and bravery by sticking to his scientific believes and continuing to teach students about what he though was the truth. Not wanting to let his faith and believes in science interfere Galileo agreed to publicly recant his belief in the heliocentric system, but he didn’t give up there. While in house arrest Galileo continued teaching students about the heliocentric system. To me at that point Galileo was as brave as all the knights and warriors that lived during that time. He stood up to the highest authority, the catholic church, and stayed truth to his belief and that’s something that most brave men during that time wouldn’t of dared to do.

Isaac Newton is another great scientist. He paved the way for future scientist to come. I believe that Isaac Newton is the greatest single scientist of all time. During his life time he accomplished many things previous scientist wouldn’t have dared to explore. For starters, he created the mathematical field we call calculus. He laid the three laws of motion and the universal law of gravity. He also invented the reflecting telescope, the most common and largest form of telescope used today. It’s hard to imagine one man coming up with all these ideas; no wonder he is considered the greatest scientist of all time. But believe it or not Isaac Newton wasn’t always the genius we see him as today. He didn’t start elementary school till he turned eleven years old. He was often described as inattentive, lazy, and idle. He first became interested in mathematics after purchasing a math book that contained math he couldn’t understand. After finding this out I learned that being smart isn’t something that runs in your blood or something your born with. Intelligence is something earned through hard work and curiosity.

The engine, perhaps the greatest invention of all time. I learned a lot by studying the history of this invention. Like how one invention can have a great impact on the world. I also learned how it paved the way for other inventions to come. In addition to that, I learned about many of it’s uses and its importance. For example, how it had a great affect on modern transportation. Studying this invention showed me to be more grateful for many of these inventions that we are so dependant and reliant on, but take for granted.