The Scientific Revolution 1500-1700

Roots of Modern Science Middle Ages supported the geocentric theory earth at the center of the universe Renaissance started new ways of thinking

The Heliocentric Theory Challenged the medieval view Developed by Copernicus Planets revolve around the sun Changed the way people view the universe

Laws of Planetary Motion Brahe worked on mathematical tables Kepler continued his work Kepler worked out elliptical orbits Work proved heliocentric theory

Galileo Key discoveries in astronomy Observations in newly designed telescope Proved previous theories Attacked by the Catholic Church Arrested and tried for heresy Forced to recant

Scientific Method Series of steps for forming and testing theories Bacon and Descartes help create method Uses logic to reason out truths

Newton Believes universe is like a mechanical clock Develops laws of motion Same forces rule motion on earth and space Universal Law of Gravitation