Galileo Story Vocabulary apparatus extraordinary constellation http://www.opencourtresources.com celestial interrogation Open Court 5th Grade Unit 2 Astronomy Lesson 1 Galileo Marco Ruiz & Melissa Lape– Wilson Elementary

apparatus “use context clues” The place was filled with gadgets he had already invented, including an apparatus for indicating temperature and another for timing the pulse of a patient. A telescope is an apparatus that magnifies distant objects. apparatus – a piece of equipment that has a particular use Marco Ruiz – Wilson Elementary

extraordinary “use context clues” Five years earlier, all Padua had seen an extraordinary happening: a new star had appeared in the sky. Olympic track stars run with extraordinary speed. extraordinary: unusual or amazing Marco Ruiz – Wilson Elementary

constellation “use context clues” The constellation of Pleiades, in which the sharp-eyed observers could only see seven stars, became a swarm of forty-three. The most unusual constellation of stars is Orion. constellation - group of stars that form shapes in the sky. Marco Ruiz – Wilson Elementary

celestial “use context clues” The fact that the sun has spots shocked some people, who felt that a celestial object ought to be without blemish. The sun, stars, and planets are all celestial objects. celestial - relating to the sky Marco Ruiz – Wilson Elementary

interrogation “use context clues” Interrogation began on April 12, 1633. Galileo was asked to declare that he was wrong. muse.tau.ac.il/museum/galileo/investigation_trial.html Being interviewed is a form of interrogation, or questioning. interrogation -questioning Marco Ruiz – Wilson Elementary

Vocabulary Quiz constellation *a piece of equipment that has a particular use ______________ interrogation *unusual or amazing ______________ apparatus *group of stars that form shapes in the sky ______________ celestial *questioning ____________ extraordinary *relating to the sky ____________ Melissa Lape – Wilson Elementary

The words contain the root word observe. Word Knowledge - Root Word The words contain the root word observe. observe observer Can you think of any other forms of observe? observation Marco Ruiz – Wilson Elementary

carriage convex cut constellation The words show the /k/ sound spelled c before a, o, or u. carriage convex Can you think of other words that have this spelling of the /k/ sound? cut constellation Melissa Lape – Wilson Elementary

These words show the /s/ sound spelled “c” before i, e, or y. circle celestial Can you use any of these words in a sentence? cylinder cycle Marco Ruiz – Wilson Elementary

These words have the /a/ sound, spelled a, ai,and a_e. wavy Can you use any of these words in a sentence? sailors amazed bathed Marco Ruiz – Wilson Elementary

The citizens in the observatory will observe the constellations. Which words begin with c? Which begin with the /k/ sound? Which begin with the /s/ sound? Citizens, constellations constellations Citizens Marco Ruiz – Wilson Elementary

A telescope has concave and convex lenses. Which words begin with the /k/ sound? concave, convex Marco Ruiz – Wilson Elementary

The moon is a celestial body that circles Earth. Identify the words that begin with the /s/ sound. celestial, circles Marco Ruiz – Wilson Elementary

The sailors are often amazed at the sights they see all over the world Which word contains the /a/ sound, spelled ai? sailors Which word contains the /a/ sound, spelled a_e? amazed Marco Ruiz Wilson Elementary