Scientific Revolution Review

Nicholas Copernicus 1st to publish heliocentric theory view Take out your study guide for us to go over and review!! Nicholas Copernicus 1st to publish heliocentric theory view Published his discoveries later in life to avoid persecution from the Church

Johannes Kepler (No relation to Gutenberg) Discovered planets move in elliptical (Oval) orbit around the sun. Believed universe could be studied and explained, not just a mystery only God knew

Galileo Galilei Developed telescope to make observations Proved that the heliocentric theory was correct

Isaac Newton Created the theories and laws of gravity and motion. Used the work of the scientists before him. Brought all of the past work and accomplishments together to help prove scientific theories.

Geocentric Theory Earth is the center of the universe. Planets move in perfect circular orbit. Supported by the Bible and Greek philosophers

Heliocentric Theory Sun is the center of the universe. Planets move in elliptical orbits around the sun. Supported by Galileo, Copernicus, etc.

Gravity Invisible force that pull objects to the cent of Earth. Francis Bacon Creator of the Scientific Method Scientists must use experiments and research to prove theories.

Anton Van Leeuwenhoek Invented the microscope Discovered bacteria Gabriel Fahrenheit Developed the thermometer

Scientific Revolution Intellectual revolution during the 1500’s (16th century) Study your “Before and After” chart Kahoot Review