University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Steam Engines in England
An interesting historical account of the development of the steam engine. Provides pictures of the earliest of steam engines.
Bill Nye
Bill Nye: Merry Poppings
Try this at-home science experiment to learn about what makes popcorn pop.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Corliss Steam Engine
This essay from the University of Virginia provides an incredible graphic of the Corliss steam engine as shown at the America's Centennial Exposition, held in Philadelphia in 1876. Includes some descriptive text.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Hot Spring
This website from the encyclopedia Wikipedia contains a definition for what a hot spring is, and tells how they differ from a geyser. Links are also provided throughout for additional information on related subjects.
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University of Rochester: Steam Engine Simple Machine
image of steam engine simple machine
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University of Rochester: Steam Engine Simple Machine
image of Steam Engine Simple Machine
Curated OER
University of Rochester: Steam Engine Simple Machine
image of Steam Engine Simple Machine