Descartes & Bacon February 20, 2018

Descartes & Bacon Bellwork What number is England? France? Germany? Italy? Spain?

Standards Standard 7.60 – Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources explaining the significance of new scientific theories, the accomplishments of leading figures including Sir Frances Bacon, Nicolaus Copernicus, Rene Descartes, Galileo Galilei, Johannes Kepler, and Sir Isaac Newton, and new inventions, including the telescope, microscope, thermometer, and barometer. Objective – I can explain the significance of the achievements of Bacon and Descartes Homework – Finish Scientists Stamps, Study Guide #’s 1-10

Notes Read the sections, “Descartes and Pascal” and “What is the Scientific Method?” on pgs. 352-53 Terms Descartes (1596 – 1650) Bacon (1561 – 1626)

Scientist Stamps Use the template below to create it. The picture in the middle should show why they were significant to history Make sure you use color!

Exit Ticket Which scientist is considered the author of the diagram to the right? A. Rene Descartes B. Isaac Newton C. Francis Bacon D. Galileo Galilei - How does the diagram to the right support Descartes belief in rationalism?