The History Cat
The History Cat: Isaac Newton
Profile of Isaac Newton, with a description of his scientific theories, the impact he had on the world of science in his day, and the influence his ideas still have in the world today.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: A Brief History of Astronomy
In this interactive module students will explore what different ancient cultures believe was an explanation of the stars and planets. They will look at how the work of Nicolas Copernicus revolutionize the world of astronomy and learn how...
Other
Isaac Newton
A page at the Isaac Newton (1642-1727 CE) Institute for the Mathematical Sciences website. This page, the contents of which come from the Microsoft Encarta encyclopedia, describes the upbringing, the education, the scientific and...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Father of Calculus Newton or Leibniz?
Discusses the continuing debate over who was the founder of calculus, Sir Isaac Newton or Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Timeline of Electricity and Magnetism: 1700 1749
Aided by tools such as static electricity machines and Leyden jars, scientists continue their experiments into the fundamentals of magnetism and electricity.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Isaac Newton (1643 1727)
This life of Isaac Newton' traces his life from birth through childhood to his rise as a renown scientist and mathematician.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Principles of Natural Philosophy
This site from Fordham University is an exerpt from Newton's famous "Principia."
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Issac Newton O Logy Card
OLogy cards are like virtual baseball cards about all kinds of science topics. This one is about Sir Isaac Newton. See if you can answer a few questions when you're done reading.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Dual Nature of Light as Reflected in the Nobel Archives
This article discusses the historical figures who contributed to our understanding of the nature of light, x-rays, Quantum ElectroDynamic (QED) theory, and so on.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Destination Outer Space
Students acquire a basic understanding of the science and engineering of space travel as well as a brief history of space exploration. They learn about the scientists and engineers who made space travel possible and briefly examine some...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The Scientific Revolution, 1600 1642
A survey of Galileo's discoveries that not only helped other scientists like Newton develop their ideas but challenged the scientific thinking of the time. Also includes a look at how Galileo was not accepted by society because of his...
NASA
Nasa: Rockets Educator Guide: How Rockets Work
In this article, learn how rockets work. Discover Newton's Law of Motion and learn how it supports rocketry.
Curated OER
Smithsonian Libraries: Scientific Identity: Isaac Newton (1642 1727)
A portrait of Isaac Newton from the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology, made available through the Smithsonian Institution's Scientific Identity Collection.
Curated OER
Smithsonian Libraries: Scientific Identity: Isaac Newton (1642 1727)
A portrait of Isaac Newton from the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology, made available through the Smithsonian Institution's Scientific Identity Collection.
Curated OER
Smithsonian Libraries: Scientific Identity: Isaac Newton (1642 1727)
A portrait of Isaac Newton from the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology, made available through the Smithsonian Institution's Scientific Identity Collection.
Curated OER
Smithsonian Libraries: Scientific Identity: Isaac Newton (1642 1727)
A portrait of Isaac Newton from the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology, made available through the Smithsonian Institution's Scientific Identity Collection.
Curated OER
Smithsonian Libraries: Scientific Identity: Isaac Newton (1642 1727)
A portrait of Isaac Newton from the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology, made available through the Smithsonian Institution's Scientific Identity Collection.
Curated OER
Smithsonian Libraries: Scientific Identity: Isaac Newton (1642 1727)
A portrait of Isaac Newton from the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology, made available through the Smithsonian Institution's Scientific Identity Collection.