| Term | Definition |
| Copernicus | Discovered the sun is the center of the universe; heliocentric theory |
| Galileo | Supported the heliocentric theory; built the first telescope |
| Bacon | Helped establish the scientific method in England and pushed for more scientific discovery |
| Newton | Law of Gravity and Calculus |
| Des Cartes | Analytical Geometry and scientific method |
| Scientific Revolution | A new way of looking at the natural world using rational thought and careful observation |
| Scientific Method | logical procedure for gathering and testing ideas |
| Enlightenment | A movement using rational thought and reason to solve problems |
| renaissance | A time for the rebirth of the arts and learning |