Scientific Revolution
What is the Scientific Revolution? /mankind-the-story-of-all-of-us-scientific-revolution
The Scientific Revolution The emergence of modern science during the 16 th century. Developments in math, physics, astronomy, biology and chemistry changed how people thought about things.
The Scientific Revolution The use of reason or rational thought, to understand the universe, nature and human relations. New scientific, mathematical, philosophical, and social theories.
The Scientific Method The Scientific Method emerges!! Observation and experimentation can allow you to discover the laws of nature!
Why do we care? Discuss with a partner: Why do we care about the Scientific Revolution? How did it change life?
What we got… Microscope----Thermometer----Sextant----Slide rule---- Telescope----Barometer----Air pump----Pendulum Clock----Cuckoo Clock----Champagne----Pocket Watch- ---Steam Pump----Bifocal Glasses----Compass---- Law of gravity----Laws of motion----Calculus----Speed of light---Geometry----Ocean tides---Magnetism---- Super novas and comets---- Cogito, ergo, sum – “I think, therefore, I am” - Descartes
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