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California State Railroad Museum: Central Pacific Railroad No. 1: Gov. Stanford
Use this resource to learn about the steam engine, Gov. Stanford, which was used in many roles on the Central Pacific Railroad line.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: James Watt
The Scottish instrument maker and inventor James Watt had a tremendous impact on the shape of modern society. His improvements to the steam engine were a significant factor in the Industrial Revolution, and when the Watt engine was...
Staten Island Children's Museum
Staten Island Children's Museum: Carnival Spectacular
Enjoy these carnival-related STEAM-themed activities at home.
Bill Nye
Bill Nye: Merry Poppings
This tutorial from Bill Nye uses an experiment to explain how pressure from steam causes popcorn to pop.
Wikimedia
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.
Great Idea Finder
Idea Finder: James Watt
This article provides information regarding James Watts and his improvements to the steam engine in 1769.
Curated OER
Applied Thermodynamics: Steam Turbine
A steam turbine is defined at Applied Thermodynamics. The individual steps of a steam turbine engine are illustrated and explained.
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Applied Thermodynamics: Steam Turbine
A steam turbine is defined at Applied Thermodynamics. The individual steps of a steam turbine engine are illustrated and explained.
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History of the Steam Engine
From the Engines of Ingenuity web site. A lengthy page discussing ingenuity and invention as it pertains to steam engine history. Very anecdotal and interesting. Includes biographical information and interesting details about Hero of...
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History of the Steam Engine
From the Engines of Ingenuity web site. A lengthy page discussing ingenuity and invention as it pertains to steam engine history. Very anecdotal and interesting. Includes biographical information and interesting details about Hero of...
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Steam Concert
An image of "Steam Concert", created by Jean-Jacques Grandville in 1844 (Engraving, 200 x 150 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Rain, Steam and Speed the Great Western Railway
An image of "Rain, Steam and Speed The Great Western Railway", created by Joseph Mallord William Turner before 1844 (Oil on canvas, 91 x 122 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Snow Storm: Steam Boat Off a Harbour's Mouth
An image of "Snow Storm: Steam-Boat off a Harbour's Mouth", created by Joseph Mallord William Turner, c. 1842 (Oil on canvas, 91 x 122 cm).
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Wapama (Steam Schooner)
This 204' wooden schooner was one of 200 ships plying the lumber trade along the Pacific coast. Now managed by the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park, she has been moved to Richmond, California for possible renovation. She is...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Activity: Engineering Design Challenge
From the San Francisco 49er's Museum Education Program which promotes STEAM projects, students construct an irrigation system for the football field. The concept of engineer design is explored.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Activity: Goalpost Design Challenge
From the San Francisco 49er's Museum Education Project which promotes STEAM projects, students construct a goal post using engineering concepts.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Activity: 49 Ers Web Quest Challenge
From the San Francisco 49er's Museum Education Program which promotes STEAM projects, 7th graders explore statistics and percentages via a WebQuest.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Activity: Exhibit Design Challenge
From the San Francisco 49er's Museum Education Program which promotes STEAM concepts, students construct a three dimensional (3-D) artifact stand that is the exact replica of "The Catch" which is 70 inches high. Emphasis is placed on...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Activity: Logo Design Challenge
From the San Francisco 49er's Museum Education Program that promotes STEAM projects related to football, students review the purpose of a logo and then create one of their own.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Activity: Wireless Technology Timeline
From the San Francisco 49er's Museum Education Program which promotes STEAM projects, students create poster of a timeline on the history of wireless communication.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Only if They Think They Can Get Away With It?
How many times have you noticed someone who looks perfectly healthy using a parking space reserved for the handicapped at a busy shopping center? If this behavior gets you steamed, you might be interested in studying how to discourage...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: What's the Point of Boiling?
You know that water can exist in three separate phases: solid (ice), liquid (water), and vapor (steam). To change from one phase to another, you simply add (or remove) heat. When water boils, what happens to molecules (for example sugar...
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: American Economic Growth 1820 1860
Article outlines the boom in early American economic growth as a result of Northern industry in manufacturing, steam power, transportation and the role of government between 1820 and 1860.
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