| Sir Isaac Newton (1642 - 1727) was an English | | | | The Physics Classroom is an illustrated, animated |
| scientist who made great contributions to physics, | | | | tutorial for high-school students written by high-school |
| optics, math and astronomy. Among elementary and | | | | science teacher Tom Henderson. These four lessons |
| middle-school students, he is best known for his | | | | explain Newton's Laws of Motion with multimedia |
| Three Laws of Motions and the Universal Law of | | | | demonstrations and quizzes. My favorite clicks are |
| Gravitation. Have you heard the story about an apple | | | | the interactive activities listed in the Shockwave |
| dropping on Newton's head? Learn more at the | | | | Physics Studio and the animations found in Multimedia. |
| following sites. | | | | PBS: Newton's Dark Secrets |
| NASA: Newton's Three Laws of Motion | | | | "He was the greatest scientist of his day, perhaps of |
| "The motion of an aircraft through the air can be | | | | all time. But while Isaac Newton was busy discovering |
| explained and described by physical principals | | | | the universal law of gravitation, he was also searching |
| discovered over 300 years ago by Sir Isaac Newton." | | | | out hidden meanings in the Bible and pursuing the |
| This illustrated, hyperlinked lesson created by NASA | | | | covert art of alchemy. In this program, NOVA |
| introduces Newton's Laws of Motion and how they | | | | explores the strange and complex mind of Isaac |
| apply to aviation. The grade-level buttons (labeled | | | | Newton." Although few classrooms probably explore |
| 6-8, 9-12, and 11-12) link to related worksheets, | | | | this side of Newton's fascinating character, I include it |
| activities, and quizzes. Stay on the Newton Guided | | | | for variety. Best clicks are His Legacy, and Einstein on |
| Tour by navigating with the Next and Previous | | | | Newton. |
| buttons, or jump to a new section by visiting the | | | | For more on Isaac Newton and links to the sites |
| colored buttons (such as Kite Index or Model Rocket | | | | reviewed here, visit Isaac Newton at "Surfing the Net |
| Index.) | | | | with Kids". |
| The Physics Classroom: Newton's Laws of Motion | | | | |