Scientific Revolution
Deronnika L.
What was the change?
Before scientific revolution, people believe in geocentric model, earth was the center of the universe. After the scientific revolution, people believe in heliocentric model, sun was the center of the universe.
Who were the people associated with the change?
Galileo Galilei
- An Italian Professor
- Used the telescope to study sunspots, the moon's surface, and Jupiter's moons
- Found objects accelerate at a predictable and fixed rate
- Proved that heavy objects fall at the same time as lighter ones
Issac Newton
- Explained the theory of gravity (3 laws)
- An English Physicist and Mathematician
- Believed God is the creator
- Immersed himself into Aristotle's work
Nicolaus Copernicus
- Comes up with the Heliocentric Theory
- A Polish Astronomer
- Said geocentric model didn't explain movements of the sun, moon, and planets
- Believed the sun was the center of the universe
How did the change impact society at the time?
Change how people view the world/nature. Also, change the time and speed of objects.
How is that change evidenced in today's modern society?
- Scientific Method
- Science Textbooks
- Biology
- Chemistry