Geocentric vs. Heliocentric
What does the geocentric theory propose?
What is the first step in the scientific method?
Identify a problem or research question.
Who was Andreas Vesalius, and what was his contribution to biology?
Vesalius was a Flemish doctor known for his work in anatomy and for publishing "On the Workings of the Human Body."
How did the Catholic Church view the geocentric theory?
The Church supported the geocentric theory as it aligned with their teachings.
: Who is known as the father of modern chemistry?
Robert Boyle.
Who developed the heliocentric theory?
What is a hypothesis?
A proposed answer to a research question that can be tested.
What significant discovery did William Harvey make?
He described the workings of the human heart and how blood circulates in the body.
What happened to Galileo after he published his support for the heliocentric theory?
He was tried by the Inquisition and placed under house arrest.
What major contribution did Galileo Galilei make to astronomy?
He built the first telescope used for astronomy and made significant observations of celestial bodies.
What was one major flaw in Copernicus's heliocentric model?
His mathematical formulas did not accurately predict the positions of the planets.
Why is the scientific method important for scientific inquiry?
It provides a systematic approach for investigating and understanding the natural world through observation and experimentation.
What did Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier discover about matter?
He discovered the law of Conservation of Mass, which states that matter cannot be created or destroyed.
What was the Church's response to the Scientific Revolution?
Initially, the Church opposed many scientific advancements, but later it began to embrace some achievements.
What was Johannes Kepler's major discovery regarding planetary motion?
He proved that planets orbit the sun in an oval pattern (ellipse).