Curated OER
Catapult Physics
Student explore the relationship between Hooke's Law and catapults. After exploring the four types of catapults, students use Hooke's law to determine the spring constant in a torsion powered catapult. They answer questions based upon...
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Robert Hooke
The transcript of a talk given on the syndicated radio broadcast titled "The Engines of Our Ingenuity." Interesting account of Robert Hooke. Using a captivating and engaging story line, the article tells of Hooke's many interests in...
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: A Christian Gentleman
The transcript of a talk given on the syndicated radio broadcast titled "The Engines of Our Ingenuity." The story contrasts the lives and personalities of two scientific colleagues - Robert Hooke and Robert Boyle. Discusses their...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: It's All About Cell Theory
The following tutorial is an explanation of cell theory.
University of Maryland
Thinking Problems in Oscillations and Waves: Mass on a S
A series of thought-intensive, multichoice questions from the University of Maryland concerning masses on springs. A downloadable software program on the topic is also included.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Life of Sir Isaac Newton
This site from ScienceWorld provides an interesting biographical sketch of the English physicist and mathematician, Isaac Newton. The biography is a good size in length and very informative, with links provided throughout for additional...
University of Maryland
Optics Highlights: The Microscope
Part of an anecdotal history of optics and the study of light. Extremely thorough treatment of the scientific findings and developments which led to the invention and refinement of the microscope. Includes a short biographical sketch and...
Savvas Learning
Prentice Hall: Elasticity and Fracture
From the Prentice Hall companion web site for the Giancoli Physics textbook. A series of interactive questions on the topic of elasticity and fracture. Questions 11 through 19 pertain to the stress-strain relationship for elastic...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Robert Hooke
Wikipedia offers biographical information on Robert Hooke (1635-1703 CE), one of the greatest experimental scientists of the seventeenth century.
Microscopy UK
Microscopy Uk: Robert Hooke the Father of Modern Science
An excellent review of this important man in science who went unnoticed for so many years.
Davidson College
Davidson College: Hooke's Law
This site provides a java applet that lets you manipulate this experiment and evaluate the results. Good way to help you understand Hooke's Law of elasticity.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Robert Hooke (1635 1703)
Provides a short biographical sketch of Robert Hooke and describes his most notable scientific discoveries, contributions, and associations.
Curated OER
University of St Andrews: Robert Hooke
More than a dry series of facts about Robert Hooke's life, this page from the University of St Andrews provides interesting anecdotal accounts which reveal the personality behind the man. Describes many of his professional interests and...