Newton's Apple Writing Activity

apple of wisdom writing activity

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Today you will be writing a biography summary from the perspective of the apple that famously fell on Sir Isaac Newton's head. Click on the button below for more instructions.

Instructions:

This is a creative writing activity. You will be writing the story of the apple that fell on Sir Isaac Newton's head. Use the worksheet on the previous screen to complete the activity. (you can click on the worksheet and download the .pdf to print or complete the activity on a separate sheet of paper).

Guiding Questions: What was the apple doing before it fell? What did the apple see while it was hanging on the tree? What were the thoughts and feelings of the apple when it fell on Newton? How did it feel to be part of such an important moment in science history? What might the apple think about Newton’s discoveries and the impact of gravity?

Writing Structure: Your writing should have an introduction, background information about what happened, the moment of impact, reflections from the perspective of the apple, and a conclusion.