1. The Scientific Revolution
7th Grade Social Studies Literacy lesson

2. Bellwork
Based on the title, Scientific Revolution, write what you think this article is about.

3. vocabulary Rate the following vocabulary words on a scale of 1-4.
I know it & can define it
I think I know it
I’ve heard it or have seen it
I don’t know anything about this word
VOCAB: theory, astronomy, revolution, ellipses, heresy, gravity, rationalism, scientific method, hypothesis

4. vocabulary Theory – a system of ideas intended to explain something
Astronomy – the scientific study of space
Revolution – a very big change, a replacement of a way of thinking
Ellipses – oval paths taken by planets
Heresy – beliefs or opinions contrary to the church’s teachings, speaking out against the church
Rationalism – a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response
Scientific method – an orderly way of collecting and analyzing facts
Hypothesis – an educated guess based off of minimal facts known

5. Guiding questions What was the Scientific Revolution?
What were the roots of the Scientific Revolution?
What were some of the new scientific discoveries founded during this time?
What are some of the inventions created during this time? How have these inventions impacted your life?

6. Index card: Type of Text Powerful/Meaningful Quote Most Important Word
Question
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7. Exit Ticket
Today’s article was ______________________. One key idea was _____________________________________. This is important because ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________. Another key idea was ________________________________________________. This matters because __________________________________________ __________________________________________________________. In summary, this article _________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________.