Parte B: Percorsi didattici in lingua inglese by Paolo Giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b Second Path: Living in an infinite universe en-us 2019-11-02 07:33:11 UTC 2026-01-15 07:56:11 UTC hello@padlet.com Second Path: LIVING IN AN INFINITE UNIVERSE paolo_giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405707592 Nicholas of Cusa and Giordano Bruno: discovering infinity]]> 2019-11-02 07:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405707592 Introduction paolo_giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405707611 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.


]]> 2019-11-02 07:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405707611 Teaching aims paolo_giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405707626 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]

]]> 2019-11-02 07:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405707626 Prerequisite paolo_giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405707669 Knowledge of the fundamental assumptions of ancient physics, in particular of the Aristotelian-Ptolemaic system.]]> 2019-11-02 07:44:38 UTC https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405707669 Learning outcomes paolo_giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405707698
  • 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

    • ]]>     2019-11-02 07:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405707698     Type of activities / Timing / Materials and tools paolo_giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405707757 2019-11-02 07:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405707757 1) Lead-in paolo_giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405707771
  • Brainstorming
  • Discussion
  • Short introduction
  • Basic vocabulary
    • ]]>     2019-11-02 07:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405707771     2) Reading and Understanding paolo_giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405707863 2019-11-02 07:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405707863 3) Listening to confirm expectations paolo_giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405707941 2019-11-02 07:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405707941 4) Speaking and Writing paolo_giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405708031 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
    ]]>     2019-11-02 07:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405708031     5) Speaking and Communication paolo_giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405708058 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?
    ]]>     2019-11-02 07:52:13 UTC https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405708058     Final product: Thinking critically paolo_giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405708081 2019-11-02 07:52:41 UTC https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405708081 Formative assessments and summative evaluation: criteria and tools paolo_giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405708176 2019-11-02 07:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/4aqdwnxm741b/wish/405708176