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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Iowa: Sergeant Floyd (Towboat)
Another of just 3 steam-powered towboats surviving.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Iowa: George M. Verity (Towboat)
One of three surviving steam-powered towboats in the United States, this ship pioneered on upper Mississippi in a certain way, leading to large private industry.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James Watt
(1736-1819) Inventor of the steam engine
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Ancrum Winslow
Rear Admiral John Ancrum Winslow (1811 - 29 September 1873) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. He was in command of the steam sloop of war USS Kearsarge during her...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Robert Fulton
The inventor of the first steam ship.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James Watts
James Watt (19 January 1736 - 25 August 1819) was a Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer whose improvements to the steam engine were fundamental to the changes brought by the Industrial Revolution in both Britain and the world.
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The Great Idea Finder: Elijah Mc Coy
Find out where the expression "The Real McCoy" comes from. This site provides brief biographical information about the inventor Elijah McCoy (1844-1929 CE).
University of Sydney (Australia)
Thermal Physics Module: Heat Engines [Pdf]
The second law of thermodynamics and the concept of entropy is applied to the topic of heat engines. The Carnot and Stirling engine are discussed. Efficiency is explained and an equation is derived.
Chem Tutor
Chem Tutor: States of Matter
A very descriptive site that allows students to understand the different states of matter at the atomic level. Also discusses the process of phase changes and displays phase change graphs. Thermochemistry is also touched upon for high...
Bill Nye
Bill Nye: Merry Poppings
Try this at-home science experiment to learn about what makes popcorn pop.
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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.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Hong Kong's Student Led Umbrella Revolution
A report covering the events in Hong Kong where citizens are opposing China's insistence on vetting any candidates for upcoming 2017 elections.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How Technology Impacts the Game
Today, technology saturates our lives, and we can now watch, listen, download, stream, record, playback, and project all aspects of the game through innovations made in technology. Advances in technology have dramatically influenced the...
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Khan Academy: Engineering Behind Levi's Stadium
Through its engineering and design, Levi's Stadium has aimed to provide the best fan experience of all of the stadiums and has changed the dynamics of live sporting events.
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Khan Academy: Innovations in Football Equipment
Due to recent advances in technology and engineering, new innovations in equipment are helping to support the game of football in every respect.
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Khan Academy: Statistics in Football
There are various ways that math governs the game of football. You see mathematical formulas behind the physics of motion and force in the game.
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Khan Academy: Geometry in the Game
The game of football provides numerous opportunities to see geometry at work. No matter what the form, geometry helps us understand specific experiences and it especially helps us define and enjoy the games we play.
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Khan Academy: Activity: Irrigation Research Challenge
A challenge for students to learn more about the importance of field maintenance and water irrigation in sports and then produce a short informational video covering these topics. Specifically, students will record a video after they...
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Khan Academy: Activity: Frictional Force Experiment
A lesson about friction can be found on this website. Students will experiment to see how motion and frictional force affect the game of football.
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Khan Academy: Activity: Solar Stadium Challenge
A project for students to imagine they are writing a proposal for a bid to design and construct a football stadium that is heated by solar power. As a structural engineering, the students will be creating this proposal for a new NFL team...
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Who invented the automobile? While there is no simple answer to this question, this site does shed some light on the topic. The images, related links, and further reading supplement the content here by the the library of congress.
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