Era 6 Standard 2

How European society experienced political, economic, and cultural transformations in an age of global intercommunication, 1450-1750. 

Era 6 Standard 2D

The student understands how the Scientific Revolution contributed to transformations in European society. 

Era 6 Standard 2.D.1

Explain connections between the Scientific Revolution and its antecedents such as Greek rationalism, medieval theology, Muslim science, Renaissance humanism, and new global knowledge.

Era 6 Standard 2.D.2

Explain the cultural, religious, and scientific impact of astronomical discoveries and innovations from Copernicus to Newton.

Era 6 Standard 2.D.3

Analyze the importance of discoveries in mathematics, physics, biology, and chemistry for European society.

Era 6 Standard 2.D.4

Explain the development and significance of the “scientific method.”

Era 6 Standard 2.D.5

Explain the importance of royal societies and other international networks in disseminating scientific ideas and methods.

Era 6 Standard 2.D.6

Account for the coexistence of the new scientific rationalism with traditional learning and practices such as astrology, magic, and witchcraft.