Handout
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: The Scientific Revolution, 1543 1600

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at how Copernicus, Descartes, and Newton change the thought process of man! Explore how these men contributed to the scientific revolution and how the revolution changed human knowledge. A biography of these scientists is linked...
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: The Scientific Revolution

For Teachers 6th
Learn what led to the Scientific Revolution.
Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Fibonacci Leonardo of Pisa

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about how Fibonacci invented the modern number system, and contributed to the scientific revolution.
Handout
Other

The Ptolemaic Model of the Planetary System

For Students 9th - 10th
An easy-to-read description and history of Ptolemy's geocentric model of the universe. Geocentric means that Ptolemy believed the Earth was the center of the universe.
Handout
University of Hamburg

University of Hamburg: Renaissance

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the Renaissance from the aspect of advances in the biological sciences, and in particular botany. Information is provided about famous botanists from that era and their accomplishments.
Website
Other

Researching Historic Buildings in the British Isles

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about life in the cities of England in 1775. The site also contains links to transportation and entertainment information.