Let’s go step by step to match each scientist with their correct contribution.
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Step 1: Look at Galileo Galilei (1564–1642)
He was an early astronomer who used telescopes to observe the sky. He supported Copernicus’s idea that Earth and other planets orbit the Sun — not the other way around. That matches
E: “Provided evidence for Copernicus’ theory that the Sun is fixed in the center... Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun.”
→ Galileo → E
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Step 2: Thomas Edison (1791–1867) — Wait, that date is wrong!
Actually, Thomas Edison lived from 1847–1931. But looking at the description under C: “An inventor with over 1,000 patents... phonograph, lightbulb, motion pictures, alkaline battery.” That’s definitely Thomas Edison — even if the dates are misprinted on the sheet. So we’ll go with the description.
→ Thomas Edison → C
*(Note: The year 1791–1867 actually belongs to someone else — maybe a typo. But since the description fits Edison perfectly, we match him to C.)*
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Step 3: Albert Einstein (1879–1955)
Famous for the theory of relativity and the equation E=mc². That’s exactly what
F says: “A physicist and mathematical genius... best known for the theory of relativity... E=mc².”
→ Albert Einstein → F
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Step 4: Isaac Newton (1642–1727)
He discovered gravity — how objects pull each other based on mass. Also explained planetary orbits using this law. That’s
A: “Developed the theory of universal gravitation... applies to planets’ places in the universe.”
→ Isaac Newton → A
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Step 5: Marie Curie (1867–1943)
First person to win two Nobel Prizes. Discovered radium and polonium. Created theory of radioactivity. That’s
G.
→ Marie Curie → G
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Step 6: Niels Bohr (1885–1962)
Studied atoms. Proposed model where electrons orbit nucleus like planets around sun — similar to solar system. That’s
B.
→ Niels Bohr → B
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Step 7: Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790)
Politician, inventor, worked with electricity — lightning rod, bifocals, odometer. That’s
D.
→ Benjamin Franklin → D
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Now let’s double-check all matches:
- Galileo → E
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- Thomas Edison → C
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- Albert Einstein → F
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- Isaac Newton → A
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- Marie Curie → G
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- Niels Bohr → B
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- Benjamin Franklin → D
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All matched correctly!
Final Answer:
Galileo Galilei - E
Thomas Edison - C
Albert Einstein - F
Isaac Newton - A
Marie Curie - G
Niels Bohr - B
Benjamin Franklin - D
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of what is a scientist worksheet.
