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Scientific Revolution
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Until well into the 1500’s people saw little difference between science and magic.
Most people still believed that the position of the stars influenced human life.
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The renaissance encouraged curiosity, investigation and knowledge
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Scientific revolution (1500-1700)
People began using experiments and mathematics to understand the natural world.
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This new approach Answered many questions in physics, astronomy and anatomy
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3 new tools were used Scientific instruments Mathematics Experiments
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Scientific method was introduced
Experiments were repeated to make sure they got the same results. Scientists made conclusions based on what they observed.
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Ptolemy’s ancient geocentric theory
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Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543)
Polish Scientist Founder of Modern Astronomy Heliocentric theory or “sun centered” theory
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Johannes kepler (1571-1630) German Astronomer, Mathematician
Used mathematics to prove that the heliocentric theory was correct. Created laws of planetary motion.
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Galileo galilei (1564-1642) One of the first to use a telescope
Published his observations; said geocentric theory was incorrect. Church leaders thought his findings contradicted the Bible. Forced to denounce his discoveries, placed on house arrest.
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Sir Isaac newton (1642-1727) Proposed the law of universal gravitation
Proved that Copernicus, Kepler and Galileo had been correct. Laws of motion, still relevant today
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