The Age of Newton in History, Science and Literature

eTwinning project plan by Michelle, Mariella, Adele and

Enrica

Introduction to the project

• The project is planned for pupils between 16 and 18

• The used language will be English• The project will last about 6 months• The pupils will belong to General High

School

Project description

• Students from the different countries will look for information on different aspects of this period:

– one country investigates the historical outline, – another the typical literature produced, – another the scientific/mathematical discoveries

• After that students will exchange information and learn from each other (see stages in the eTwinning project timetable  below)

Project benefits• The historical and scientific data will enhance the

students' performance in Maths and will strengthen the idea that culture is not divided into separate branches

• Maths is a global language and offers our students the chance to: – take their studies further– to deepen their knowledge about Newton and his historical

environment– to share their knowledge with other students– to improve their English, to communicate and co-operate with

other European pupils and practice their ICT knowledge

• English is the wide world communication language and students will enhance their written and oral skills discussing with other countries’ mates and preparing material for the project

Project goals• Learning about the Age of Newton in all its cultural

aspects• Learning how to use some ICT tools• Communicating with other students using English • Developing teamwork skills both within their own groups

and across cultures• Creating multimedia presentations• Make students aware that Maths is made not only of

numbers and formulae, but is shaped by history, it is the result of the hard work of people whom in their work faced both failures and successes.

• Encourage teachers to confront and share different teaching methods.

ICT Tools

• Internet for research and webquests• Blog for sharing the results• TwinSpace  ( E-Mail, Chat)• Digital cameras (Videos)• Power Point• Movie Maker• Video conferences