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Sir Isaac Newton's Lab Experiment Challenge

Step into the 17th century lab with Sir Isaac Newton as he guides you through experiments supporting his physics principles. Manage funds and materials wisely to overcome challenges and succeed in the scientific world.

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Sir Isaac Newton's Lab Experiment Challenge

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  1. Isaac Newton Group Activity

  2. Welcome! • You and your partner(s) are working in a lab in the 17th century with Sir Isaac Newton. He has just explained to you some of his new scientific theories including the Laws of Motion and the Universal Law of Gravitation. He needs your help conducting a few experiments. Isaac Newton has allotted your group 20 pounds to complete an experiment that supports one of his physics principles.

  3. Available Materials • Coins – 4 pounds • Rocks – 4 pounds • Additional Paper – 2 pounds for 2 pages • String – 6 pounds • Whiffle Ball – 6 pounds • Plastic cup- 6 pounds • Playing Card – 4 pounds • Ruler – 2 pounds

  4. Disaster Strikes! • In 1666, The Great Fire of London occurred, destroying many buildings in the city. Unfortunately, one of these buildings was your lab space. You only managed to save some of your materials, and lost some materials in the fire. Each group loses some of their materials in the fire. The teachers will go around the room and collect materials from each group.

  5. Disaster Strikes…Again! • Newton faces a great deal of criticism for his works. He decides to design some of his own experiments to fight negative propaganda about his experiments. However, he needs funds to do this. Newton takes some money from each group. The teachers will collect two pounds from each group. If the group has used up all of their money, the teacher may take some of the groups materials as compensation.

  6. Finally Some Good News! • In 1705, Isaac Newton was knighted by Queen Ann, solidifying his transition from scientist to national icon. You will be rewarded for your dedication. Each group will be offered additional funds or help from their teachers to complete their experiments.

  7. Finish Up Your Experiments • If you did not finish in class, turn in your lab write-up and your reflection questions Monday before the exam! • Good luck!

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