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The Scientific Revolution

The Scientific Revolution. By. Janine Hepler. Main Idea. Mid-1500s: Scientists began to question accepted beliefs New theories were made based on experimentation. The Renaissance & Reformation. The Renaissance inspired curiosity in many fields Scholars questioned accepted ideas

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The Scientific Revolution

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  1. The Scientific Revolution By. Janine Hepler

  2. Main Idea • Mid-1500s: Scientists began to question accepted beliefs • New theories were made based on experimentation

  3. The Renaissance & Reformation • The Renaissance inspired curiosity in many fields • Scholars questioned accepted ideas • During the Reformation, religious leaders challenged thinking about God

  4. The Roots of Modern Science BEFORE 1500… • Scholars referred to Ancient Greek or Roman authors • Ex.) Aristotle & Plato • Few questioned ancient thinkers or the Bible

  5. The Medieval View • The Earth was unmoving & the center of the universe • Geocentric theory • Supported by common sense, Aristotle, & Christianity

  6. The Scientific Revolution • Scholars replaced old assumptions with new theories • New way of thinking about the modern world • Based on careful observation

  7. Causes of the Scientific Revolution • New focus on careful observation—Ancient manuscripts didn’t always agree • Willingness to question old beliefs • European explorations (Africa, Asia, Americas) Discoveries led to new courses of study in universities (astronomy, mathematics, physics)

  8. DIRECTIONS • Read aloud assigned section with group • Determine main ideas, key terms, & important people • Organize information onto visual aids • Present information to classmates GROUP WORK Revolutionary Model of the Universe (pg. 546-47) The Scientific Method (pg. 547-48) Newton Explains the Law of Gravity (pg. 548-49) The Scientific Revolution Spreads (pg. 549-50)

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