Pioneers of Science: Ancient to Enlightenment - Workshop - High School
Created by Science
July 31, 2026
Target Audience: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12 students (ages 14-18)
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Curriculum Description: This workshop explores the great minds of the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment who transformed human understanding of the world. Students will learn about Leonardo da Vinci, Gutenberg, Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Newton, Pascal, and Lavoisier. Each lesson includes interactive activities, podcasts, and quizzes to reinforce learning.
Prerequisites: None - perfect for students interested in the history of science.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this workshop, students will be able to explain how the Scientific Revolution changed human understanding of the universe, describe the key contributions of each pioneer, understand how printing and technology enabled scientific progress, and evaluate how the scientific method developed over time.