1. Roots of the Scientific Revolution
Learning Target 7.59: I can describe the roots of the Scientific Revolution based upon Christian and Muslim influences.

2. What is the Scientific Revolution?
The Scientific Revolution developed as an offshoot of the Renaissance. 
The same questioning spirit that fueled the Renaissance led scientists to question traditional beliefs and the Church about the workings of the universe. 
It was a new way of thinking about the natural world.
Before 1500, the Bible and Aristotle were the only authorities accepted as truth.
A geocentric model of the universe, in which the Earth is at the center, was supported during the Middle Ages.
Many years later, the heliocentric theory was developed.

3. Roots of the Scientific Revolution
Learning Target 7.59
Fold the paper in half (hamburger style) leaving about ½ inch on the end.
Divide the cover into five equal sections.
Label each section as shown.
Cut along the lines (to the fold) on top page only.
Ancient Greek Scholars
Muslim Scholars
Jewish and Christian Scholars
Roots of the Scientific Revolution
The Renaissance
Age of Exploration

4. Roots of the Scientific Revolution
Learning Target 7.59
CONTRIBUTIONS
IMPORTANCE
Muslim Scholars
On the inside:
Open flap: How did each group contribute to the Scientific Revolution?
Solid page: Why were the contributions of each group important?
Jewish and Christian Scholars
Roots of the Scientific Revolution
The Renaissance
Age of Exploration

5. Ancient Greek Scholars
Contributions
They investigated, observed and asked questions about the natural world.
Astronomy started from some of their ideas.
Some areas of math started from their ideas.

6. Muslim Scholars
Contributions
Preserved ancient Greek books and translated them into Arabic
Made important discoveries in math, medicine, and astronomy
Some ideas were later used to develop algebra
Wrote medical textbook
Made new observatories for studying planets
Created better navigational tools such as the astrolabe

7. Jewish and Christian Scholars
Contributions
Investigated the natural world
Connected Greek and Jewish teachings
Connected scientific understandings with Christian teachings
Helped people see that religious and scientific beliefs could go together
Challenged (questioned) the Catholic Church and its teachings

8. The Renaissance Studied works of the ancient Greeks and Romans
Contributions
Studied works of the ancient Greeks and Romans
Read the works of Muslim scholars
Studied human anatomy
Developed heliocentric theory
Developed the scientific method

9. Age of Exploration Discovered new lands Developed more accurate maps
Contributions
Discovered new lands
Developed more accurate maps
Encouraged people to question traditional beliefs about the natural world

10. Roots of the Scientific Revolution: Christian or Muslim Influences?
Created a numbering system still used today
Voyages of discovery led to greater scientific knowledge
Ideas about science preserved from classical writings
Preserved Greek and Roman ideas
Thomas Aquinas combines faith with reason
Created universities to further knowledge and thinking
Improved math with new ideas like algebra
Made improvements in the field of astronomy