Newton
Biography
THE
CHALLENGE:
Since you have wrapped up your “Diagramming Newton’s
Laws” project early you have an opportunity to learn more about the life and
accomplishments of one of the most famous scientific figures in history—Sir Isaac
Newton. Today you will extend your
learning by scanning some internet sites and using information that you find to
create a short biography of this legendary scientist.
THE
REWARD:
The student who submits the most informative
biography will have their work posted on Mr. Martella’s Webpage!
THE
PROCESS:
1. Create
a new document in Microsoft Word to record your information. Save as “My Newton Biography” in your U drive.
2. Find
a picture of Isaac Newton and insert it into the biography.
3. Research
and include facts about Newton’s life (when and where he was born, how long he
lived, some of his famous accomplishments, etc.)
4. Describe
his three laws of motion using examples from your own life.
5. When
finished, save the document to the Martella folder in the X drive.
Use
these websites to research your biography:
** Your submitted biography should be about one page
in length and should be mechanically correct. Do not forget to save the paper to your U
drive and the Martella folder on the X drive!