Module 1: Scientists (pt 1)

Question 1

Imhotep?

Answer 1

1. Egyptian doctor, architect, high priest

Question 2

Thales

Answer 2

1. One of the first scientists

2. studied the heavens

Question 3

Leucippus

Answer 3

Father of Atomistic Theory

Question 4

Grosseteste

Answer 4

1. first modern scientist

2. developed scientific method.

Question 5

Galileo

Answer 5

1. collected data for heliocentric system

2. forced to recant

Question 6

Newton

Answer 6

1. laws of motion
2. law of gravity,
3. invented calculus

Question 7

Lavoisier

Answer 7

Law of Mass Conservation