I Am Revolutionarily Scientific

Scientific Revolution

Period: Jan 1, 1500 to Dec 31, 1750

Wheellock Musket

Aug 25, 1517

Johann Kiefuss invented the wheellock musket in 1517. When you spin the wheel with your finger, the flint pressed against its surface throws sparks. The same system was used in these firearms to create sparks as needed to light the gunpowder to fire the gun. This was inportant because it was little and easy to carry arund in war. Easier to shoot. http://www.silcom.com/~vikman/isles/scriptorium/firearm/wheel.html

Lead Pencil (Graphite)

Sep 18, 1564

Conrad Gessner invented the pencil. In 1564 a huge Graphite mine was found in England. The graphite was sawn into sheets then garved into square rods. The rods were inserted into wooden holders, which made the pencil.The pencil was important because it was compact and easier to carry around than a pen and ink. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/1500.shtml

Thermometer (Water)

Feb 14, 1593

Galileo was an Itlalian Philosopher who invented the water thermometer in 1593. The water was in a glass bulb and as it got hotter the water moved up the thermometer. The thermometer is important because it lets you know if things are getting to cold or hot.

The Telescope

Feb 10, 1609

This invention of the telescope was discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1609 for the purpose of astronomy.

Barometer

Jul 4, 1647

A barometer measures air pressure. Evangelista Torricelli invented the barometer It measures the weight of the column of air that extends from the instrument to the top of the atmosphere.The barometer is important so we know that it is safe to go outside. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/1600.shtml

A White Light Being Divided into a Spectrum Of Colors

Nov 20, 1662

Issac Newton discovered in the 1700's that a white light when it is bounced off a prism the white light divides into a spectrum of colors. This invention is important because, it helped scientist learn how spectrums work.

Newtons Three Laws of Motion

Dec 25, 1686

Newton's Three Laws of Motion were invented by Sir Issac Newton in 1686. These laws are important because the help people understand why thing stop, and what makes things react.

Bifocal Glasses

Jun 5, 1700

Benjamin Frakilin invented the bifocal glasses in the 1700's. He was tired of switching between 2 pairs of classes. It was important so you could only where on pair of glasses.