The Great Calculus Debate Newton – vs- Leibniz

Objectives Students will be able to confidently discuss the argument regarding the Newton/Leibniz controversy of the founder of Calculus Students will understand the timeline under which these two mathematicians began creating Calculus Students will learn the differences in the notation styles of Newton and Leibniz Students will develop a digital story supporting historical facts in the controversy

Teacher Preparation Read the attached document to familiarize yourself with the history of the controversy Examine the notation styles of Newton and Leibniz Familiarize yourself with www.extranormal.com or similar digital storytelling software Be prepared to facilitate a student discussion about Newton and Leibniz

Student Activities Student groups will research Newton, Leibniz, and the Calculus controversy Student groups will create a digital story to present their research and give their perspective on the debate Students will work problems using both notation styles

Extensions Cross-curricular project with Civics with a mock trial to determine the priority of the Calculus Create a timeline showing the work of Newton, Leibniz, and significant historical and mathematical events of their time

Xtranormal Digital Storytelling The story Xtranormal Digital Storytelling