1. Warm-Up: The Scientific Revolution Answer the following question on your handout
What inventions do you believe are “revolutionary”??? And WHY?

2. The Scientific Revolution Chapter 22
In the mid-1500s, scientists began to question accepted beliefs and make new theories based on experimentation.

3. Setting the Stage… The Renaissance inspired curiosity and questioning.
The Reformation challenged ways of thinking about God and salvation.
Scientific Revolution challenged how people viewed their place in the universe.

4. What was the Scientific Revolution?
A new way of thinking about the natural world.
Based upon careful observation and a willingness to question accepted beliefs.

5. Which one do you think is more accurate
Which one do you think is more accurate? Which observations would you believe?
Old Science
Relied on:
Ancient authorities
Church teachings
Common sense
Reasoning
New Science
Relied on:
Observation
Experimentation
Scientific reasoning

6. Significant Scientists!
Galileo
First telescopes
Foundation of modern physics
Newton
Laws of Gravity
Copernicus
Earth orbits around the sun
Boyle
Investigated gasses

7. Significant Scientists!
Francis Bacon and Rene Descartes:
Scientific Method:

8. Notebook Activity A Look Inside My Lab
Choose one scientist from your notes and draw his science laboratory.
Include: Use pg
A Desk
5 items around the room that are specific to your chosen scientist
Description of the items you chose
COLOR!