BBC
Bbc: Ukraine: Why the Orange Revolution Ran Out of Steam
BBC correspondent Daniel Sandford discusses Ukraine's Orange Revolution and the reasons why it ultimately did not succeed. (March 9, 2011)
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Jefferson Historical Society: River to Rail
Although this site provides information on one town, Madison, IN; it is an absolute treasure trove of information on the development of the Midwest. Authors provide captivating historic photos and comprehensive narrative on the area...
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada Science and Technology Museum: Background Information for Trains
Get answers to frequently asked questions about trains. For example, what is a steam train and what parts of a train make it move?
Virginia History Series
Virginia History Series: Railroad Building in Virginia (1827 1860) [Pdf]
All aboard this slideshow on the building of railroads in Virginia. Study maps, charts and pictures of the major railways in Virginia and their impact on the economy. Be sure to take the quiz over the steam locomotive at the end!
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Modern World History: The Industrial Revolution Begins in England (1760 1850)
In this textbook unit, students learn the reasons why the Industrial Revolution took root in England first, and the innovations that made this possible. These included textile inventions such as the flying shuttle and the spinning jenny,...
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Detroit Institute of Arts: Think Like an Engineer
For this STEAM lesson, students are immersed in a world of transportation design as they use the design thinking process to create their own vehicle prototype out of everyday materials.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Working of a Fusible Plug
Explains how the fusible plug in a steam engine works and why it is essential for safety reasons.
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Footprints Science: Power Station
This animation illustrates how steam is converted into electricity.
Curated OER
University of Rochester: Steam Engine Simple Machine
image of Steam Engine Simple Machine
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Engines of Ingenuity: Steam Engines in England
An interesting historical account of the development of the steam engine. Provides pictures of the earliest of steam engines.
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Unesco: Netherlands: ir.d.f. Woudagemaal (d.f. Wouda Steam Pumping Station)
The Wouda Pumping Station at Lemmer in the province of Friesland opened in 1920. It is the largest steam-pumping station ever built and is still in operation. It represents the high point of the contribution made by Netherlands engineers...
Curated OER
A View on Cities: Vancouver: Steam Powered Clock in Gastown
Steam-powered clock in Gastown (Vancouver)
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Benjamin Bradley
Learn about inventor and African-American slave, Benjamin Bradley, developer of a steam engine large enough to run the first steam-powered warship.
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Sternwheelers
Before railways and roads were built,the steam-powered sternwheelers played an important role in British Columbia's transportation.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Thomas Newcomen
Find out about the life and work of the inventor who created the first practical steam engine for pumping water in 1712, the Newcomen steam engine.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Steamship Powhatan
This segment of the Black Ship Scroll depicts two of the nine American ships that arrived in Japan under Commodore Matthew Perry in 1854: U.S.S. Powhatan on the right and the U.S.S. Supply on the left. The Powhatan was a side-paddle...
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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.
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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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