1. Descartes & Bacon
February 20, 2018

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

3. 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

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

5. 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!

6. 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?