Scientific Revolution

1500-1830

Scientific Revolution

Europeans took an interest in the world, universe, and sciences. This new approach

involved a 5 step process

5 Step Process further developed by Sir Francis Bacon after

Aristotle 1st used this process1 decide on a problem2 make an educated guess (hypothesis)3 the experiment• collect data• consistent conditions= accurate results• consider variables4 observations from experiment5 conclusions drawn from experiment

Saltine challenge

• Have you ever heard of it?

• Can you eat 6 saltines in 1 minute?

• Lets do it

The Universe

• Ptolemy- believed the universe was seen as a series of spheres with a “fixed” earth at the center.

• This went along with Aristotle’s view.

• Copernicus- believed the sun was the center of the solar system Heliocentric system”

• This view went against tradition and against the church view.

Kepler

• Used mathematical equations to further prove Copernicus’ theory

• 3 laws from experiments1 orbit around the sun were elliptical2 speed of planets were greater when closer to

the sun3 planets with larger orbits revolve at a slower

rate

Galileo Galilei

• Invented the telescope and made observations and took notes in what was called the Starry Messenger.

• His ideas went against Ptolemy and his ideas were not well taken by the pope.

• The idea that the earth was not the center of the universe was not supported by the church since God created the universe and humans. This was the Pope’s belief.

Galileo Galilei

• 1616 the church stated Copernicus’ theory was wrong and Galileo was wrong

• 1633 Galileo was condemned and sentenced to remain at home in Florence and not publish his ideas

• Died at the age of 78• Newton later took on Galileo’s work and

focused on gravity

Newton

• Defines the laws of gravity, motion and inertia in 1666 and publishes the laws in the book Principia

Andreas Vesalius

• The Father of Anatomy- made numerous discoveries about the function of muscles, joints and internal organs.

William Harvey

• Studied the heart and circulation of blood through the human body

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

• The “Father of Microbiology” Was able to examine objects up to 270 times their normal size. He examined blood cells, muscle fibers, and microorganisms.

18th Century Inventions

The Enlightenment and Scientific Revolution stimulated scientific thought which resulted in inventions and new discoveries.

These are just a few of the many accomplishments during this time period.