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Formative assessments and summative evaluation: criteria and tools

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Formative assessments and summative evaluation: criteria and tools

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Be prepared to answer the following questions orally

1. Why did ancient philosophers believe that the universe was finite?

2. Why did Christian philosophers believe that the universe was finite?

3. Why did Cusano believe that the universe was infinite?

4. Why did Bruno believe that the universe was infinite?

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In pairs, discuss the following key words/ideas and write a sentence for each of them

1. infinite universe

2. limits of the universe

3. divine beauty

4. man is creator just as God

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3) Listening to confirm expectations  (1)

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Brainstorming

Discussion

Short introduction

Basic vocabulary

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Type of activities / Timing / Materials and tools

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Type of activities / Timing / Materials and tools

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knowledge of the fundamental nodes of Cusano and Bruno's thought about the conception of the universe

ability to reflect personally on on the ideas of the authors

ability to compare the ideas of the authors, capturing similarities and differences

extension of the philosophical terminology with specific terms related to the authors and the period

ability to express thoughts and opinions in English, with, albeit simple, arguments

extension of digital skills

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Knowledge of the fundamental assumptions of ancient physics, in particular of the Aristotelian-Ptolemaic system.

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Content

To increase students’ knowledge of modern conception of the universe arose between the fifteenth and the sixteenth centuries

To develop students' knowledge of content-related lexis - such as finite -infinite, principle, cause - effect, determinate - indeterminate, predicate, pantheistic

To develop the ability to apply the lexicon to other different contexts [HOTS]

Cognition

To develop the ability to compare different thinkers, finding similarities and differences

To develop the ability to create multimedia artifacts using digital tools [HOTS]

To develop critical thinking [citizenship] [HOTS]

Communication

To increase the ability to communicate correctly and effectively

To develop all four language skills within a content-based context

Culture

To develop critical thinking and the willingness to debate with other point of view [citizenship] [HOTS]

To develop metacognition [cognition] [HOTS]

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This topic and accompanying tasks / activities is aimed at increasing the understanding of the rise of the modern conception of the universe as infinite.

Furthermore, the lessons is intended to reinforce all four language skills, with particular regard to listening and understanding.

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Second Path: LIVING IN AN INFINITE UNIVERSE

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Second Path: LIVING IN AN INFINITE UNIVERSE

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Nicholas of Cusa and Giordano Bruno: discovering infinity