Scientific Revolution By: Mr. Mitchell

Aristotle and the Geocentric Theory Aristotle believed that the Earth was the center of the universe AKA Geocentric Theory Believed this because of Christian teachings that stated God put Earth in the center of the universe.

Now for the revolution! Scientists will challenge the older ways of scientific thinking during the Scientific Revolution

Copernicus and Heliocentric Theory Nicolaus Copernicus Moon revolves around the earth Planets revolve around the sun Therefore, the SUN is the center of the universe

Johannes Kepler Usage of mathematics to further prove sun was the center of the universe. Planetary orbit was elliptical Small planets orbit around larger ones EX: Earth orbits around the sun

Galileo Study of astronomy with the usage of a telescope. Studied the planets with telescope Things that Galileo found Moon’s had a rougher surface Phases of the moon Milky way!

Galileo gets in trouble! Galileo defends the Heliocentric Theory in Rome.

Francis Bacon Known for the Experimental Method, which is defined as using an experiment to draw conclusions. SCIENTIFIC METHOD!!!!

Isaac Newton Laws on gravity and motion Further proved that the Heliocentric Theory was valid Planets revolve around sun Newton also proved the shape of the Earth as being spherical Theory of color: How light can be refracted off of a prism. Universal Gravity