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More Information About Copernicus /Literature/Biographies/Science/Copernicus.htm http://www.library.rdg.ac.uk/colls/special/featureditem/copernicus … * Do you know what is the center of the solar system? Can you name the nine planets in the solar system? Nine Planets In the Solar System . Copernicus Copernicus was one of the first scientists to use mathematical observations to collect information. He believed the sun is the center of the universe and the earth and other planets went around it. The chart on P.7 shows his theory. Copernicus’ Revolutionary Theory Why didn’t Copernicus publish his theory before he died? P7. 1.Use the reading to help you draw the two theories of the universe. Before Copernicus’ theory A diagram showing the solar system with the earth at its centre Showing Copernicus’ theory A diagram showing the solar system with the sun at its centre If you were Nicolaus Copernicus, would you have hidden your theory for so many years? Why? As a scientist, Copernicus was more cautious than coward. If he had published his ideas at his time, he would have been killed just as Bruno who was burnt to death because his theory was against the Christian Church’s. Every time when a new idea appears, there are always rejections. It’s normal. Scientists should have patience to spread their truth. Discussion Now write a short letter asking Copernicus to publish his idea so everyone can read them. Writing Learning tips This article is persuasive writing, which is about changing somebody else’s point of view. When you are doing this kind of writing, you must always have some evidence to support your idea. To make this easier, you can hold discussions with your family and friends. Give your ideas and reasons to them whenever you are making choices. You may argue with them and try to persuade them. Then you will find it easier to do your persuade writing. However, when you are writing, do not forget to plan your work a