The tasks below discuss each aspect of the WebQuest and define the various roles and/or perspectives you will take on. Each role is followed with an explanation of the end result or product you will be expected to develop as you journey across the curriculum in your discovery of Sir Isaac Newton. The Reporter: As luck would have it you have been given the opportunity to personally interview Sir Isaac Newton. You will learn many interesting facts surrounding his personal life. The Product: This interviewer has two personalities and as such must also answer the questions from Sir Isaac Newton's perspective. Yes this means as if you were he. You will use the Student Answer Document provided as you gather important general knowledge about Sir Isaac, his life, education, and contributions in science and mathematics. But wait there is more! Once you've completed your interviews you and a buddy will pair off to do an enactment of the interview. The English Tutor: Ah the rich literature that no doubt enhanced Sir Isaac's lifetime. You will learn about Jonathan Edwards, Benjamin Franklin, and the poet Anne Bradstreet(Colonial authors,1608-1700). The Product: You will keep an online journal(much like many did during this time period). However in keeping with our 21st century resources we will be using the school blog website. Once back in the classroom we will compose a 3-4 page paper on one of these three authors. You will write about their life experiences, the style of writing he/she chose, and any other pertinent information. Also, you may choose to read one other piece written by that author and critique the story/poem. This will be typed and formatted in proper MLA style. Use the site below to review proper MLA style. The Accountant: Dr. Newton was invited to speak before the Royal Academy of Scientists in London where he was going to be knighted for his discoveries. This is such an honor but not without a price. As Sir Isaacs' personal accountant you will assist him in seeing just what he paid for the priviledge and what if any monetary profit he may have gained. The Product: You will use an Excel document and all your mathematical prowess to check the funds available versus the funds needed by Sir Isaac Newton as he prepared for this high honor. You will need to use the Currency Exchange to change pounds into dollars. The Politician: Politics yesterday and today cover a vast array of interesting phenomena. From drafting bills, to who is who in the political arena. The Product: 1. Draft a Bill which would recognize Newton’s inventions as worth for public acceptance. 2. What was the significance of the Royal Society which Newton was once the President? Create a yearbook page including the most prominent historical members of Newton’s reign as the societies President. Be sure to include pictures, names and significant accomplishments. 3. What Problems did Newton face politically? Compare them to present day problems for our modern scientists. The Scientist: As a scientist your very interested in the knowledge and contributions of others in your field. During Newton's lifetime other discoveries were taking place to change and shape the world. The Product: 1. Using graphics and images from your research create a pictorial presentation using either the AppleWorks or PowerPoint program. Be creative in your design including descriptive captions with your graphics. 2. Use your deductive and creative powers to prepare a short class presentation using posters and concept maps to present and explain what you have learned about the discoveries and advancements made during Newton's life. 3. Did you find something that really interested you or took your fancy? Have your group build a model of anything that really caught the group's interest and might have influenced Newton.