Scientific Method
Steps of systematic observation, measurement, and experiments, and testing
What are substances that consist of atoms of only one kind?
elements
Define History
Anything that happened in the past AFTER writing was invented
earth centered universe
geocentric
what is the 1st step of the scientific method?
observe or state the problem
I developed the sun centered universe known as heliocentric theory
Nicolaus Copernicus
I believed that Planetary movement is a mathematical formula and Planets move around the Sun in elliptical orbits NOT circles.
Johannes Kepler
sun centered universe
heliocentric
hypothesis
I designed the 1st telescope w/lens & sees movement of stars & moons.
Galileo Galilei
First to dissect human bodies. His published observations included detailed drawings of human organs, bones & muscle.
Andreas Vesalius
what goes up must come down. every object in universe attracts every other object
law of gravity and motion
Francis Bacon
What is the belief that reason and experience must be present for the solution of problems?
Rationalism
I believed in universal law of motion and that every object in universe attracts every other object. I explained gravity
Isaac Newton
Before the Scientific Revolution, who did society believe about the natural world?
Ancient Greek and Romans sources; Catholic church beliefs
Who thought that reason and science could be used to solve problems in everyday life?
Blaise Pascal
Anything that happened in the past before writing was invented
Who improved the microscope by adding more powerful lenses?
Antonio van Laeowenhoek
What crime did Copernicus and Galileo commit by confirming the heliocentric theory? Why?
Heresy; because the church believed in the geocentric model that God placed earth in the center of the universe