The+Birth+of+Modern+Science

__** THE BIRTH OF MODERN SCIENCE **__ The origins of modern science in the Western world can be traced back to the 16th century. In our next research topic we will learn about some of the "Fathers of Modern Science".

TOPIC 2: RENAISSANCE SCIENCE

Your job is to research two of the most famous early modern scientists; Nicholas Copernicus and Galileo Galilei.

For each of these scientists answer the following questions in a powerpoint presentation:

1/ When were they alive?

2/ Where did they live/do their work?

3/ What areas of science did they work in and/or develop?

4/ What discoveries or contributions did they make to modern science?

5/ Why is Copernicus sometimes called the father of modern science?

6/ What do we mean by the term scientific revolution?

7/ Why could being a scientist at the time of Copernicus and Galileo be a risky business?

Below you will find a range of videos and web sites that may prove useful in helping you to answer these questions.

100 great scientific discoveries video about Copernicus media type="custom" key="10125645"

The beauty of diagrams: Copernicus media type="custom" key="10125721"

Reburying Copernicus video media type="custom" key="10125847"