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Isaac Newton

For Students 7th - 12th
For this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 49 multiple choice questions about Isaac Newton. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Scientific Revolution: 1500-1700

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Discover the key players involved in reshaping scientific thought during the scientific revolution. Basic information regarding major contributions of Brahe, Copernicus, Galileo, Bacon, Kepler, Descartes, and Newton are covered in this...
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Leading Scientist of the Scientific Revolution

For Students 6th - 8th
Quiz your class on how well they know the leading scientist of the scientific revolution. They answer seven multiple choice questions that require them to know each major contribution of each of the following scientists: Galileo, Newton,...
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Writing Exercises: Scientific Revolution

For Students 9th - 12th
How is the Scientific Revolution evident in our lives today? Use this short-answer application and comprehension worksheet as your scholars explore this progressive era. Questions have learners explaining the scientific method and...
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The Historiography on Robert Boyle: Was Boyle the Progenitor of Modern Science?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a warm-up activity by attending a football match writing an account of who won the game. They discuss how their account could differ from someone else's account of the game. They discuss how different people's...
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Sciences Working Together

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research articles about science technology and society. In this science and technology activity, students answer questions about an article they chose. They share what they learned with their peers.
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The Scientific Revolution: 1500's New Theories and Experimentation

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
It wasn't called the Age of Enlightenment for nothing. Covered here is a basic overview of the main players and innovative thinking that led to the spread of the scientific revolution. Upper graders will learn about Galileo, Heliocentric...
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Antarctica

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students explore why Antarctica is so important to the planet. They investigate the physical characteristics. Students create their own unique treaty of governance for Antarctica and discuss how laws are enforced in Antarctica.
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Johannes Kepler

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the achievements of Johannes Kepler. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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Galileo Galilei Questions for Study

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive philosophy worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Galileo's contributions to science. 
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Learn to Build a Rocket in 5 Days

For Teachers K - 5th
Students explore physics by participating in an engineering activity. In this rocket lesson, students define a list of scientific vocabulary terms such as "re-engineering" and "trade-off." Students identify the rocket creation process by...
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Scientists and Statesmen in Early America

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Explore the historic and cultural context of the foundations of the United States of America. They identify the political and scientific contributions of early American scientists.
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The Age of Reason and Enlightenment

For Teachers 10th - 12th
A presentation that truly covers the age of reason and enlightenment. Nearly every facet, event, and key player in 18th Century Age of Enlightenment is covered. The information is clear, easy to follow, and lends itself well to note...
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Intellectual History

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive world history instructional activity, students answer 22 matching questions regarding the Enlightenment. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The History Cat: Isaac Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
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.