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Newton's Dark Secrets
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Viewing Ideas
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Before Watching
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Ask students what they know about Sir Isaac Newton. List student
answers on the board. Where and when did he live? What did he
do? What is he most known for?
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Organize students into three groups. As they watch, have each
group take notes on one of the following topics: Newton's key
scientific and mathematical discoveries, his religious journey,
and his work in alchemy.
After Watching
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Have students who took notes on the same topic meet and present
their notes. Ask the following questions as different teams
share their notes: What were some of Newton's mathematical and
scientific contributions? Which are important in the world
today? What role did religion play in his life? Why was he
interested in alchemy?
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Lead a discussion about Newton's interest in alchemy. What first
attracted Newton to alchemy? What was he looking for? Why might
Newton have felt the need to keep his alchemical work a secret?
Why did he eventually abandon alchemy? How does alchemy compare
to today's chemistry?
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Provide students with information about Newton from different
science and history texts. How does the information compare to
what they saw in the program? How, if at all, have their
impressions about Newton changed after viewing the program?
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