§3.4: The Scientific Revolution (P1)

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What? Make a summary of section 3.3.

How? Individually or in pairs. Examples:

            - Mind Map              - Written text                  - Timeline

            - Flashcards

Homework of Section 3.3

§3.4: The Scientific Revolution (P1)

Previous Learning goal

What is absolutism, mercantilism and what happened in the Dutch Republic?

What? Complete the worksheet.

How? Individually. 

Time? 8 minutes

Done? Discuss your answers with your 

              neighbour.

Section 3.3

Learning goals

What was the Scientific Revolution?

What's the difference between rationalism and empirical thinking?

Write the learning goal down in your notebook!

Scientific Revolution

In the 17th century, the emergence of universities sparked a thirst for knowledge, leading to the scientific revolution. 🧪

Rationalism 🧠emphasized reasoning, while empirical 🔬 thinking focused on observation and experimentation, resulting in new scientific laws and a shift from classical-religious ideas.

Stand up or sit down

A philosopher believes that people can find truth by thinking deeply and using reason, even without any evidence from the real world.

Sit down

Empirical thinking

Stand up

Rationalism

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A teacher asks students to conduct an experiment to see which plant grows faster: one in sunlight and one in the dark. They record their findings.

Sit down

Empirical thinking

Stand up

Rationalism

Stand up or sit down

A teacher asks students to conduct an experiment to see which plant grows faster: one in sunlight and one in the dark. They record their findings.

Sit down

Empirical thinking

Stand up

Rationalism

Stand up or sit down

A mathematician proves a new theory by using logical steps and equations without needing to test it in real life.

Sit down

Empirical thinking

Stand up

Rationalism

Stand up or sit down

A doctor checks the symptoms of a patient and compares them to many other cases to find the right treatment.

Sit down

Empirical thinking

Stand up

Rationalism

What? Do exercises 1 to 3 (P. 95).

How? Individually or in pairs. 

Time? 6 minutes.

Done? Read ''Galileo Galilei'' and do 

             exercise 4.

Homework of Section 3.4