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Scientific Revolution Walkthrough
This assignment uses the images, graphs, charts, and maps within the textbook to survey the major ideas and themes of the Unit.

Scientific Revolution Notes 6-1 - Solar System, Church System

These notes contrast the Church's beliefs about the solar system with early astronomers such as Bruno and Copernicus.  The scientific method and the role of the Inquisition are also discussed. (7.10.2, 7.10.3)

Scientific Revolution Notes 6-2 - Galileo
In this set of notes we examine Galileo's refinement of the telescope, his discovery of Jupiter's moons, and the Church's response to his beliefs.  Also highlighted are his experiments with gravity and motion. (7.10.2, 7.10.3)

Scientific Revolution Notes 6-3 - Isaac Newton

These notes cover Newton's discovery and explanation of the laws of gravity. (7.10.2)

Scientific Revolution Strategy Guide
By reviewing your notes and completing this strategy guide you will know all the secrets and shortcuts for succeeding on the Unit Quiz and earning your "Master of the Scientific Revolution Certificate".

Standards Guide:

 

7.10 Students analyze the historical developments of the Scientific Revolution and its lasting effect on religious, political, and cultural institutions.
 

1. Discuss the roots of the Scientific Revolution (e.g., Greek rationalism; Jewish, Christian, and Muslim science; Renaissance humanism; new knowledge from global exploration).
 

2. Understand the significance of the new scientific theories (e.g., those of Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Newton) and the significance of new inventions (e.g., the telescope, microscope, thermometer, barometer).
 

3. Understand the scientific method advanced by Bacon and Descartes, the influence of new scientific rationalism on the growth of democratic ideas, and the coexistence of science with traditional religious beliefs.

Media Guide:

 

I use the following media in various ways. Some DVD documentaries are shown in their entirity, but the majority are shown in small clips.

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NOVA: Galileo's Battle for the Heavens

There isn't much out there in terms of interesting Galileo documentaries but this DVD isn't awful. I wouldn't show the whole thing by any means but there a couple worthwhile clips.

 

 

Man, Moment, Machine: Galileo and the Sinful Spyglass

This is a "good" Galileo documentary. This is from the "Man, Moment, Machine" series from the History Channel and is very well done. It's arguably usable in full and definitely usable in pieces. It has good reenactments and the recreations of Galileo's experiments are a nice touch.