11/19/2010

Friday, November 19th

The Scientific Revolution

In class we reviewed and drew diagrams in our Renaissance Journals that covered the Scientific Revolution.
After discussing the changing view of science in the Renaissance, students watched excerpts from a film about the the trial of Galileo.

Homework: Explain your thoughts on the Trial of Galileo
1. Was the Church justified?
2. Did Galileo make the correct decision?

Also for Homework: Complete the assignment that I left on Wednesday.  Create 2 Quotes PER PERSON
that we have covered so far in this unit.  The quotes should demonstrate your understanding of each person's viewpoint, actions and beliefs.
DaVinci
Michelangelo
Machiavelli
Martin Luther
King Henry VIII
Galileo