Introduction and Group Tasks for those who are up to a challenge!
Introduction:
Ladies and Gentleman, you have spent time researching Newton, his wonderful
discoveries, and contributions to science and the world. You have been on a
journey of discovery and I am proud of the job all of you have done. Now, I
would like to ask you to take one more journey into Sir Isaac Newton's life
and times.
During Newton's lifetime other discoveries were taking place to change and
shape the world. Using the following URL explore the timeline that will show
you many of the advancements being made:
http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bl1600s.htm
Group Tasks:
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.
Internet Links that will help you on your way!
Inventors and Inventions
A glorious site that will provide the researcher with inventors and
inventions from A to Z.
http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/b1600s
Science World
This is a very good start to peek into the life of Newton and the people who
influenced him.
http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/biography/Newton.html
The Newton Institute
Possible all you might want to know about this man can be found here. Be
sure to stop by and have a look through the institute pages.
http://www.newton.cam.ac.uk/newton.html
The Newton Institute
More facts on Newton! This page starts with his birth, will offer an
illustrated guide to his birthplace, and provide links to his Three Laws of
Motion and much much more.
http://www.newton.cam.ac.uk/newton.html
The MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive
What would you like to discover about mathematicians? Famous men and women
are all here for you to explore.
http://turnbull.mcs.st-and.ac.uk/history/
Kid stuff and just plain fun
All work and no play can get so long and boring. Take a break and stop here
for a chuckle or two.
http://www.juliantrubin.com/physicsjokes.html
Link up to another challenge!
ScreamMachine Webquest
Now that you have moved and grooved with Newton's Laws of Motion, how about
looking at another quest where you can desigh a rollercoaster using what you
have learned? If you have the time and the mind....take a look at this site.
http://teacherweb.com/MD/OxonHillMS/TechEffectScreamMachineWebQuest/