heliocentric
Isaac Newton
scientific method
Johannes Kepler
gravity
Francis Bacon
Galileo Galilei
René Descartes
calculus
Tycho Brahe
Robert Boyle
hypothesis
Nicolaus Copernicus
a sun-centered model of the Universe.
He proposed a heliocentric model of the universe.
a branch of mathematics partially developed by Newton and used to explain his laws.
Assembled an astronomical telescope. Was kept under house arrest for the rest of his life for proving the heliocentric theory.
He explained all matter as being composed of tiny particles that behave in knowable ways.
force keeping the planets in their orbits around the sun.
By the age of 24, he had formed a brilliant theory to explain why the planets moved as they did.
Calculate the orbits of the planets revolving around the sun.
a step-by-step process of discovery to collect and accurately measure data.
Provided evidence that supported Copernicus's theory.
He wanted science to make better life for people by leading to practical technologies.
In the scientific method, scientists propose a logical __________, which they then test.
Emphasized human reasoning as the best road to understanding.
