Curated OER
Rudolf Diesel Research Question
In this scientific inventions worksheet, learners research the German inventor (Rudolf Diesel) who developed the internal-combustion engine. Students write a short description of the inventor and his invention, and draw a picture to...
Curated OER
Educator's Tools: Biodiesel Lesson
Students are able to determine whom Rudolf Diesel was. They discover that biodiesel is a renewable fuel. Students can define what renewable means. They get a clear usable defintion of what triglycerides are. Students get to see how...
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German Culture: Famous Germans
Brief biographical profiles of famous Germans recognized worldwide in the arts, military, movies, politics, sciences, and sports.
Energy for Sustainable Development
Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Energy Pioneers: Rudolf Diesel (1858 1913)
A profile of Rudolf Diesel, who invented the diesel engine.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel
Do you know about the man who invented the diesel engine? This article will discuss the life and contributions of Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel.
National Inventors Hall of Fame
National Inventors Hall of Fame: Rudolf Diesel
A short biographical sketch of Rudolf Diesel. Describes his personal and professional interests. Also discusses the details of the first diesel engine as invented by Rudolf Diesel.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Rudolf Diesel
An interesting account of Rudolf Diesel and his invention of the diesel engine. The text is the actual transcript of a syndicated radio broadcast called "Engines of Ingenuity." Outstanding information on Diesel and his engine invention.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Diesel Engine
Illustrated discussion on how the diesel engine was invented and how it works.