<p> Stars of the Scientific Revolution: Investigating the Characters who Changed Science…and the World?!?</p><p>I. What is the Scientific Revolution?</p><p>. “A new way of thinking about the natural world based upon careful observation and a willingness to ask questions” . vs. . : . Proposed by the Classical Greek Philosopher (and early Scientist!), . Taught that the is the of the . When the formed, it accepted and taught this theory, believing that God placed His people at the center of the universe </p><p>II. A New Worldview</p><p>. : . Developed by . Teaches that the is the of the . Consequently, the Earth around the . Knowing his ideas with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, Copernicus waited until he was near death before publishing his controversial theory . Click Here to view a short introduction to Copernicus . Think About It: If you were Copernicus, would you have waited to publish your new theory? Why or why not?</p><p>III. Challenging Accepted Beliefs</p><p>. Inspired by Copernicus’ book, "On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres", future astronomers sought to his theory true; </p><p>. Johannes Kepler: Used to Copernicus’ theory to be true . Galileo Galilei: – this provides undeniable proof that the Earth, in fact, revolved around the sun</p><p>IV. The Development of the . The rapidly increasing interest in the Study of Science demanded a (Also Known As: ) . René Descartes: . Emphasized ; must doubt until reason proves . “ ” . Sir Francis Bacon: . Inspired by Descartes’ thinking, Bacon creates and encourages the use of the </p><p>VI. The Revolution Continues…</p><p>. Scientific Method: . Its use the Study of Science and scientific research . Sir Isaac Newton: Discovered the Law of Gravity; and, as a result, the study of Physics . Invention of microscope expanded the study of . New tools for understanding weather lead to the study of . Doctors use human cadavers to map human anatomy; taking the study of to a new level </p><p>FINAL THOUGHTS: As you can see, the Scientific Revolution transformed the study of Science but the question remains: How did the Scientific Revolution change the world and the people living in it? </p><p>In the space below, brainstorm and explain three ways life changed as a result of the Scientific Revolution: </p><p>1.</p><p>2.</p><p>3.</p>
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