Scientific Revolution Contributions

Frontispiece to 'A Discourse concerning a New World and another Planet' by John Wilkins, published in 1640

Directions: Print a copy for each student.  Have students circle objects on the print and then identify who that idea is associated with.  

From this image they should identify Galileo (telescope), Copernicus (heliocentric) and Kepler (planetary motion).

Reflection question: Why were scientists hesitant to come forward with their discoveries?  

  • Answer: fear of being labeled a heretic

Extension Question: Name 2 other scientific revolutionaries and their contributions.

  • Answer: Bacon (scientific method), Harvey (circulatory system), Newton (gravity), etc. 


Student Worksheet


Download: Scientific_Revolution_Frontispiece_Remix.docx


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