Francis Bacon

Summary
This lesson introduces students to Francis Bacon.

Objectives
• To familiarize the students with the life of Francis Bacon.

• To be able to list some of the important works published by Bacon.

• To be able to describe the main theories discussed in his published works.

Suggested Grades
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

Excerpt
Francis Bacon (1561 ? 1626) was an English lawyer, philosopher, and scientist. He was tutored as a youth and traveled to France, Italy, and Spain, acting as a minor diplomat. During these travels, he learned languages and studied politics. After the death of his father, Bacon studied law at Gray s Inn, which was an English law association. In 1582, he became a lawyer.

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