Page 142: Sir Isaac Newton

Sir Isaac Newton
Visit this site to learn more about the major contributions Sir Isaac Newton made to mathematics and science. Select one of the topics from the navigation page. Describe how Newton conducted his studies.

Sir Isaac Newton
This School of Mathematics and Statistics at University of St Andrews, Scotland provides information about the life of Sir Isaac Newton. Read about Newton's life then create a timeline that shows some of the major scientific and mathematical discoveries in his life. Include information about the people Newton worked with.

Page 148: Early Tools

PSC Edventures
This page provides some history about one simple machine, the screw. Its origin dates back many centuries. The screw can be thought of as a way to transfer force. What are the two ways a screw functions?

The Boston Museum of Science
Simple Machines
Marvolous Machines - Teachers Notes
Visit the Elements of Machines pages from the Inventor's Toolbox site at the Museum of Science. Read about the different simple machine elements. Then click the Gadget Anatomy link to check your understanding of simple machines. What characteristics of simple machines do you see in each gadget?

Page 156: Science Stats: Fastest Facts

Fastest Land Animals
Use the data from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to compare the speeds of different land animals. What are the five fastest land animals?

Animal Records
Use the information on this page to compare the speeds of different types of animals. Select one animal from the World's Fastest Animals category. How does this animal's speed help it to successfully survive in its environment?