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Science learning during this time
The nineteenth century was a time of discovery and understanding in the field of science. With new information and ideas being generated, how did was the public informed? The most popular way to obtain new scientific information during this time was through traveling lectures and scientific demonstrations. These were public events that were created to both educate and entertain the large crowds. https://www.nsta.org/science-all-19th-century-edutainment -
Michael Faraday
In 1831 Michael Faraday discovered electromagnetic induction. Faraday's discovery laid the foundation for other scientist and led to important inventions such as electric motors, transformers, and generators. -
Charles Darwin
In 1859 Charles Darwin published his theory of evolution by natural selection, this revolutionized the field of biology. Darwin's theory has had a great impact on the understanding of evolution, especially human evolution. Many aspects of Darwin's theory are still accepted and followed today when it comes to explaining the existence of modern life on Earth.
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Louis Pasteur
In 1861 Louis Pasteur validated the germ theory of disease. Pasteur demonstrated that microorganisms cause disease and then discovered vaccines from microbes that had been weakened. His earliest vaccines fought against cholera, rabies, and anthrax. https://sciencehistory.org/education/scientific-biographies/louis-pasteur/