Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: The Butcher of Congo
An extremely informative review of a non-fiction book, King Leopold's Ghost, by Adam Hochschild. The review contains specific quotes from the book and accurate historical research.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Cycling Trainers Prompt Cards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains trainers' prompt cards for cycling safety. Topics covered in this flipchart include hand signals, applying the brakes and turning out of junctions.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: The Science of Sports Cycling
A detailed look at the aerodynamic principles associated with cycling. Good science and even better web page design. Includes an online calculator that allows the user to calculate the aerodynamic drag and propulsive power of a bicyclist...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Wright Stuff
Companion website to the PBS documentary on the Wright Brothers and their contributions to aviation.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Transportation
The New York Times Learning Network has developed interactive & printable crossword puzzles. The theme of this one is Transportation.
US Department of Agriculture
Choose My Plate: How Many Calories Does Physical Activity Use?
This website has a chart showing how many calories a 154-pound, 5'10" male will burn while participating in various physical activities including hiking, walking, and swimming.
Curated OER
Sheldon Brown Photo
This site has a number of articles about bicycles. This particular page is the index to a glossary of bicycle terms.
Curated OER
[Crescent Bikes Ad]
"1896 found the United States in the middle of a bicycle craze." Great site from Vassar College all about bicycles in the Gilded Age from 1896, A Website of Political Cartoons.
Curated OER
The Science of Cycling
Very informative site from Exploratorium.com about the science of bicycling. You can learn about the development of the wheel, how gears work on a bike, even how brakes were developed. Perfect site for research on bikes.
Rudiments of Wisdom
Rudiments of Wisdom: Friction
Check out this cartoon that shows various types of friction.
Other
Popular Mechanics: Technology
Popular Mechanics covers the latest in technology. Topics include computers, the Internet, audio, television, and more.
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