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The Scientific Revolution

The Scientific Revolution. How did science begin to change the way people thought?. Copernicus. Galileo. Newton. Copernicus: Heliocentric Theory. Scientific Revolution refers to a period in history in which people changed their thinking about the natural world

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The Scientific Revolution

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  1. The Scientific Revolution • How did science begin to change the way people thought? Copernicus Galileo Newton

  2. Copernicus: Heliocentric Theory • Scientific Revolution refers to a period in history in which people changed their thinking about the natural world • In the past true or false was determined by referring to an ancient thinker or the Bible • First major challenge was to Aristotle’s & Ptolemy’s Geocentric theory • Geocentric theory states the Earth was the center of the universe and everything revolves around the Earth • 1543: Copernicus publishes Heliocentric theory, idea that the Sun was the center of the universe and everything revolves around the sun Earth Centered Universe Sun Centered Universe

  3. Kepler & Galileo Elliptical orbits! • 1610: Italian scientist Galileo writes Starry Messenger • 1601: Johannes Kepler (math) agreed with Copernicus, but said the orbits were oval shaped • Galileo’s book challenged Aristotle’s idea that moon & the stars were perfect • Catholic Church warns Galileo not to publish the book, he does! I recant • Pope put Galileo on trial • Under the threat of torture, Galileo read a confession saying that Copernicus was wrong Galileo on trial

  4. Revolution Continues 1. Bacon & Decartes help develop the scientific method, allowing scientists to prove their ideas: • A) After observation & tests a hypothesis is formed, B) Further testing creates a theory, and C) eventually it can become a law 2. 1600s: English scientist Sir Isaac Newton studies motion & physics and develops Law of Gravity 3. Better tools & instruments are created to make precise observations 4. Advancements in medicine & anatomy help people live longer 5. Robert Boyle’s work in chemistry challenges long-held beliefs

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