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Walker, Jearl – Scientific American, 1990
Discusses advantages of the Stirling engine. Describes the details of constructing one from common materials, and its use for studying thermodynamics. (YP)
Descriptors: Engines, Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Procedures, Physics
Download full textNational Aeronautics and Space Administration, Hampton, VA. Langley Research Center. – 2000
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has produced a distance learning series of four 60-minute video programs with an accompanying Web site and companion teacher guide. This teacher guide accompanies the third video in the series. The story line of each program involves six ethnically diverse, inquisitive schoolchildren who…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Electricity, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedDinga, Gustav P. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Lists 24 frequently asked questions concerning hydrogen as a fuel with several responses given to each question. Emphasized are hydrogen production, storage, transmission, and application to various energy-consuming sectors. Summarizes current findings and research on hydrogen. An extensive bibliography is included. (ML)
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Chemical Industry, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry
Heyward, Lillie; Murff, Marye – 1982
This teaching unit develops the possibility of using biomass as an alternative source of energy. The concept of biomass is explained and the processes associated with its conversion to energy are stated. Suggestions for development of biomass technology in different geographic areas are indicated. Lessons for 6 days are presented for use with…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Energy, Energy Conservation, Energy Education
Baxter, Zeland L.; And Others – 1981
This study unit advocates the use of biomass conversion techniques with municipal solid wastes as a viable action for energy development. The unit includes: (1) an introductory section (providing a unit overview and supportive statements for biomass conversion; (2) a historical review of energy use from wastes; (3) a section on design and…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Energy, Energy Conservation, Energy Education
Salvatore, Gerald – 1989
This competency-based module uses the Ocean County (New Jersey) Vocational-Technical Schools curriculum-infused model for infusing basic skills instruction into vocational education. The model demonstrates the relationship of vocational skills to communication, mathematics, and science. The document begins with a philosophy statement; preface; a…
Descriptors: Auto Mechanics, Basic Skills, Communication Skills, Competency Based Education
Greenwald, Martin – 1982
The number of secondary schools, colleges, and universities offering courses in wind energy machine construction, repair, and installation, continues to increase. It is the purpose of this unit to include the study of wind energy conversion systems (WECS) as an integral part of related vocational and technical curriculum materials. The unit's…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Appropriate Technology, College Science, Energy Education
