Scientific Thinkers
This scientific thinker was known as the "Father of Astronomy".
Who is Nicolaus Copernicus?
The idea that the Earth is the center of the universe while the sun and planets orbit around Earth.
What is the Geocentric Theory?
This invention measures temperature.
What is a thermometer?
This Greek scientist popularized the Geocentric view of the universe.
Who is Claudius Ptolemy?
The idea that the Sun is the center of the universe while the Earth and other planets revolve around the sun.
What is the heliocentric view of the universe?
This invention is an instrument that makes small objects look larger
What is a microscope?
_______ ________ created the branch of mathematics known as Calculus to help prove the Law of Gravity.
Who is Isaac Newton?
A step-by-step process for performing experiments and other scientific research. Developed by Sir Francis Bacon
What is the Scientific Method?
This scientific thinker discovered moons orbiting Jupiter, and craters on the moon.
Who is Galileo Galilei?
This scientific thinker made observations about comets, supernovas, and charted over 700 stars.
Who is Tycho Brahe?
Oval shape; in regards to planetary orbits.
What is ellipses or elliptical orbits?
An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
What is a barometer?
This scientific thinker said "to doubt everything until it's proven true" and I think, therefore, I am
Who is Rene Descartes
A new way of thinking about the world using reasoning, logic, and theory testing which leads to modern science, and led to discoveries? Also the name of the unit we are discussing?
What is the Scientific Revolution?
Which invention helped Galileo prove the Copernican Theory of the Universe?
What is the telescope?