Day 61 Scientific Revolution Warm Up: Spring Allegro by Vivaldi Objective: Impact of Scientific method on Western thought Standard: 10:1.1, 10:2.1 Homework: Read
Medieval Beliefs Geocentric Theory (Ptolomy)(2 nd to 14 th century)- perfectly circular, stable, stars Church reinforces idea, biblical belief
Scientific Revolution Willingness to question beliefs Interaction with Muslims scholars brings astronomy physics and math Uncovering of ancient scholars found that they often disagreed
Heliocentric Theory Theory: Copernicus (afraid so he didn’t publish until the year of his death) Data: Brahe Kepler – heliocentric Galileo- Pendulum, acceleration, moon and craters, defense of Copernicus Church reaction
“ With sincere heart and unprecedented faith, I abjure, curse, and detest the aforesaid errors and heresy and also every other error… Contrary to the catholic church and I swear I will never again assert…anything that might cause a similar suspicion toward me –Galileo
Scientific Method Robert Boyle: Developed Francis Bacon: Politics Hypothesis: Experimentation Analysis Conclusion Descartes “ I think therefore, I am” Math and logic to solve problems
More discoveries Sir Isaac Newton- forces of nature: gravity Janssen- Microscope/ Bacteria Torricelli- Barometer Fahrenheit and Celsius: Temp. Harvey- Human Anatomy Jenner- Vaccines Robert Boyle: Chemistry- Gas, liquid, solid
Extra Credit -Create a poster identifying all of the major discoveries and inventions of the Scientific Revolution -Art History Craze of Porcelain (before school, during lunch, after school)