Warm-Up: The Scientific Revolution Answer the following question on your handout What inventions do you believe are “revolutionary”??? And WHY?

The Scientific Revolution Chapter 22 In the mid-1500s, scientists began to question accepted beliefs and make new theories based on experimentation.

Setting the Stage… The Renaissance inspired curiosity and questioning. The Reformation challenged ways of thinking about God and salvation. Scientific Revolution challenged how people viewed their place in the universe.

What was the Scientific Revolution? A new way of thinking about the natural world. Based upon careful observation and a willingness to question accepted beliefs.

Which one do you think is more accurate Which one do you think is more accurate? Which observations would you believe? Old Science Relied on: Ancient authorities Church teachings Common sense Reasoning New Science Relied on: Observation Experimentation Scientific reasoning

Significant Scientists! Galileo First telescopes Foundation of modern physics Newton Laws of Gravity Copernicus Earth orbits around the sun Boyle Investigated gasses

Significant Scientists! Francis Bacon and Rene Descartes: Scientific Method:

Notebook Activity A Look Inside My Lab Choose one scientist from your notes and draw his science laboratory. Include: Use pg. 545-550 A Desk 5 items around the room that are specific to your chosen scientist Description of the items you chose COLOR!