Vocabulary
The study of everything in the universe beyond Earth's atmosphere including planets, stars, etc.
Astronomy
The Father of Modern Astronomy
Nicolaus Copernicus
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as mineral samples or animal or plant cells, typically magnified several hundred times.
Microscope
He was the first to observe a comet and supernova.
Tycho Brahe
This is the first step in the Scientific Method
Make an observation
To give up or disbelieve in an opinion that one had previously.
Recant
The Father of Modern Science
Galileo Galilei
An optical instrument using lenses, curved mirrors, or a combination of both to observe distant objects, or various devices used to observe distant objects such as moons, planets, and stars.
Telescope
He was forced to recant his beliefs after attempting to convince the catholic church that the earth moved around the sun.
Galileo Galilei
This is the second step in the Scientific Method
Form a hypothesis or make an educated guess
An educated guess, or a guess you make based on information you already know. “I think this will happen.”
Hypothesis
"I think, therefore I am"
Rene Descartes
An instrument for measuring and indicating temperature
Thermometer
This theory states that the sun is the center of the solar system.
Heliocentric Model
This is the third step in the Scientific Method
Test your hypothesis and collect data
An opinion or belief that goes against what is generally accepted.
Heresy
The Right Steps in the Right Order
Francis Bacon
An instrument measuring atmospheric pressure, used especially in forecasting the weather and determining altitude.
Barometer
He was among the first to observe the elliptical orbits of planets.
Johannes Kepler
This is the fourth step in the Scientific Method
Examine the results and draw conclusions
To sail or travel all the way around something, especially the world.
Circumnavigate
"Every body continues in its state of rest, or of uniform motion in a right line, unless it is compelled to change that state by forces impressed upon it."
Isaac Newton
A mechanical device for applying pressure to an inked surface resting upon a print medium thereby transferring the ink.
Printing Press
Isaac Newton is known for practicing this false science.
Alchemy
This is the fifth step in the Scientific Method
Report your results to the world.