American Chemical Society
Joseph Priestley, Discoverer of Oxygen
Do you want to hear a joke about nitrogen and oxygen? NO. We all know there is oxygen in the air and that plants produce oxygen, but how was it discovered? Scholars read a handout, answer questions, and analyze material in the...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Sir Isaac Newton Biography
This is an in-depth biographical account of the life of Sir Isaac Newton. Includes an image of his childhood home. Uses popups.
University of Virginia
Sir Isaac Newton Projectiles and Planets
A short account of Newton's life is provided (from birth to death) as is a somewhat detailed look at Newton's studies of gravity.
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.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: Sir Isaac Newton
Biography of Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), a scientist whose impact is felt in many disciplines today. His laws of motion are integral to basic physics, and he co-invented calculus.
Science Struck
Science Struck: The Accomplishments of Isaac Newton
Read about the life of Isaac Newton and his many accomplishments in physics, mathematics, optics, and religious study, and how his discoveries helped in space research.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Isaac Newton
A biography of the scientist that developed the theory of gravity and founded the three basic laws of motion, Isaac Newton.
Science Struck
Science Struck: 32 Easy Isaac Newton Facts for Kids
Provides information about Isaac Newton, his accomplishments, his views on religion, and some interesting facts about him.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Isaac Newton
A brief biography on scientist Isaac Newton, highlighting his discoveries and the book he published in 1687, "Principia", which was on his theories of gravity and laws of motion.
University of California
University of California Berkeley: Isaac Newton
This site is given by the University of California, Berkeley, and it provides a detailed biography of Sir Isaac Newton, along with extensive information on his mathematical works.
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.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Isaac Newton
In the Spanish langauge, discover the life and works of Isaac Newton. This site highlights his work and also provides links to obtain a greater understanding of these individual works.
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.
Rice University
Galileo Project: Isaac Newton
This site from the Galileo Project of Rice University is a sort of encyclopedic entry that outlines important information about Newton's life and work. The information is presented in a list format and is worth checking out.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Isaac Newton
Brief biographical sketch of Isaac Newton, famous scientist whose discoveries include the law of gravitation, three laws of motion, reflective telescope, and calculus.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Sir Isaac Newton Biography
Interesting biographical information and achievements of Sir Isaac Newton, famous physicist, astronomer, mathematician, and philosopher.
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 Maryland
Optics Highlights: The Telescope
Part of an anecdotal history of optics and the study of light. Extremely thorough treatment of the invention of the telescope. Includes a short biographical sketch and discusses the work of Isaac Newton which focuses on his contribution...
Ministerio de Educacion, Cultura y Deporte (Spain)
La Historia De Matematicas a Traves De Los Siglos
In Spanish. Offers brief mathematical histories beginning with Egypt and Babylon up through the 19th century.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Joseph Raphson
This University of St. Andrews page offers a good biography on Joseph Raphson, an English mathematician and philosopher(1648-1715.) Discusses his life and his contributions to these fields.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The Scientific Revolution, 1642 1730
Get a historical look at the scientific revolution with this webpage. See the changes in society that occurred as a result of the new way of thinking brought about by this revolution. Also, learn about Isaac Newton who is described to...
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Laws of Motion
This resource provides a discussion of Newton's Laws of Motion.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Famous Scientists Who Believed in God
It is sometimes assumed that scientists do not believe in God but these famous scientists actually did. Read details about their lives and beliefs, and some quotes attributed to them.
Other
Short Biography: David Brewster
A very brief biography that lists his major accomplishments including the invention of the kaleidoscope.
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