Brian Cox explains the importance of the ‘scientific method’ and how Isaac Newton was one of its earliest practitioners. He outlines the historical context of the Newton’s era and how he established the practice of observing aspects of the world, coming up with theories to explain them, and testing them with experiments.

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Brian Cox recreates Newton’s simple experiment that proved that the colours were the pure components of white light rather than being impurities. He explains that Newton observed aspects of the world, came up with theories to explain them and then tested them with experiments. He then looks at Newton’s 'Principia Mathematica', before concluding that science is about simplifying the complex world around us, creating controllable and repeatable experiments to test hypotheses and then transferring understanding to the complex world outside the laboratory.

This clip is from the BBC series Science Britannica. Brian Cox explores the scientific method, great British scientists and 350 years of British science that has helped shape the world.

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Before showing this clip, ask students to share in groups and write down what they already know about Isaac Newton. During the clip, they should write brief notes to explain the contribution that he made to the nature of science and scientific enquiry.

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