Scientific Revolution
Jonathan V. 6th Period
What was the change?
From 1550 to 1700, Europe experienced a Scientific Revolution. When new ideas in physics, Astronomy, Biology, and Anatomy changed the way europeans viewed the natural world.
Who were the people associated with the change?
Galelio Galilei
He improved the telescope so that you can see objects such as sun spots, the moon's surface, and Jupiter's moons. He also perfected the scientific theory. He proved that heavy objects fall at the same rate as light objects.
Nicolaus Copernicus
After studying for 30 years Nicolaus Copernicus proposed a new model for the universe- the Heliocentric ( helio = sun; centric= center ) Model. Which mean that the sun is the center of the universe. this was the first model of the universe in 2000 years.
Isaac Newton
He made the Law of universal gravitation: Every object in the universe attracks every other object. He said that, "The universe was like a huge clock." Every part of the world works perfectly together. He belived God was the creator of this orderly universe (Clockmaker).
How did the change impact society at the time ?
How is that change evidenced in today's modern society?
We use the scientific method everyday.