Scientic Revolution

Terms	Definitions
Scientific Method	A practice that requires you to formulate a hypothesis, create an experiment, and then gather data to come to a conclusion.
Telescope	An optional instrument used to magnify images from far distances, specifically planets and stars.
Heliocentric Model	Puts forth the idea that the sun at the center of our solar system and planets orbit around it.
Geocentric Model	Puts forth the idea that the Earth is in the center of our solar system, and the sun orbits it.
Law of Gravitation	Scientific thought that says object are naturally drawn to one another, which creates things like planetary orbits.
Scientific Revolution	A period of time when new thinkers challenged existing ideas on math, biology, astronomy, physics, and chemistry.

Galileo Galileo	an astronomer and mathematician, born in Italy. He was known for the development of the scientific method. His interest in stars and celestial bodies resulted in his focus on the telescopes. His discoveries with the telescope revolutionized astronomy and the acceptance on the heliocentric model.
Nicolaus Copernicus	an astronomer, was born in Poland. He was known for supporting the heliocentric planetary model which was our solar system and plants orbited around the sun despite the Church believing in the geocentric model.
Isaac Newton	a mathematician, was born in England. Newton was known for major things such as the Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy and within that book, he supported the usage of the scientific method and the law of gravitation. He is also credited for the creation of calculus which is essential in construction and engineering.
Leonardo da Vinci	an Italian painter and sculptor, was born in Italy. He was well known for his artistic achievements. But he was also known for his architect, engineering, and innovative inventor. He contributed the scientific revolution by theorizing about things like helicopters and scuba gear. Leonardo da Vinci’s thinking were thought to be groundbreaking.