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Diehl, William F.; Krueger, William C. – Sch Shop, 1970
A power technology program includes internal combustion engines, units in rocketry, electric motors, and future power sources. (GR)
Descriptors: Industrial Arts, Power Technology, Program Content, Program Development
Download full textNew York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Industrial Arts Education. – 1973
The booklet is designed to assist teachers in improving locally developed classroom tests. It is a collection of 674 sample multiple-choice questions (with scoring keys) intended primarily for use as pretests, quizzes, or final examinations by secondary level teachers. The questions are organized around four industrial arts subject areas: drawing,…
Descriptors: Drafting, Educational Media, Electronics, Industrial Arts
Louisiana State Dept. of Education, Baton Rouge. Div. of Vocational Education. – 1987
This document describes minimum competencies and suggested student activities for a seven-unit course called Principles of Technology. The instructional units are called Force, Work, Rate, Resistance, Energy, Power, and Force Transformers. The first section of the document contains information on how to use the guide, goals for industrial…
Descriptors: Energy, Force, Industrial Arts, Power Technology
John Deere Co., Moline, IL. – 1980
This manual on belts and chain drives is one of a series of power mechanics texts and visual aids on theory, of operation, diagnosis, and repair of automotive and off-the-road agricultural and construction equipment. Materials provide basic information and illustrations for use by vocational students and teachers as well as shop servicemen and…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Equipment Maintenance, Industrial Arts, Postsecondary Education
Delta Vocational Technical School, Marked Tree, AR. – 1982
This instructional unit consists of materials designed to help students understand terms associated with solar energy; identify components of advanced solar systems; and identify applications of solar energy in business, industry, agriculture, and photovoltaics. Included in the unit are the following materials: suggested activities, instructional…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Business, Climate Control, Definitions
John Deere Co., Moline, IL. – 1979
This manual on fasteners (devices used in home and shop to hold things together) is one of a series of power mechanics texts and visual aids on operation, diagnosis, and repair. Materials provide basic information and illustrations for use by vocational students and teachers as well as shop servicemen and laymen. Seven chapters are included: (1)…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Machinery, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedDownie, John; Barnes, Francis – Physics Education, 1979
Gives a brief description of open-circuit wind tunnels of rectangular cross-section and of how expanded polystyrene can be used to build a small one. (Author/GA)
Descriptors: Experiments, Instruction, Kinetics, Laboratory Techniques
Department of Energy, Washington, DC. Technical Information Center. – 1982
The purpose of this booklet is to provide a basic understanding of nuclear fission energy and different fission reaction concepts. Topics discussed are: energy use and production, current uses of fuels, oil and gas consumption, alternative energy sources, fossil fuel plants, nuclear plants, boiling water and pressurized water reactors, the light…
Descriptors: Energy, Fuels, Instructional Materials, Nuclear Energy
Conservation and Renewable Energy Inquiry and Referral Service (DOE), Silver Spring, MD. – 1985
An introduction to geothermal energy is provided in this discussion of: (1) how a geothermal reservoir works; (2) how to find geothermal energy; (3) where it is located; (4) electric power generation using geothermal energy; (5) use of geothermal energy as a direct source of heat; (6) geopressured reservoirs; (7) environmental effects; (8)…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Electricity, Energy, Energy Education
John Deere Co., Moline, IL. – 1979
This power trains manual is one of a series of power mechanics for training in the servicing of transmissions, etc., on farm and industrial machines. Materials provide basic information and illustrations for use by vocational students and teachers as well as shop servicemen and laymen. The ten chapters focus on (1) Power Trains: How They Work; (2)…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Auto Mechanics, Equipment Maintenance
See, Fred – Man/Society/Technology--A Journal of Industrial Arts Education, 1972
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Classification, Elementary Education, Industrial Arts
John Deere Co., Moline, IL. – 1980
This manual on engines is one of a series of power mechanics texts and visual aids for training in servicing of farm and industrial machinery. (Automotive, truck, and bus applications are often covered as well.) Materials provide basic information and illustrations for use by vocational students and teachers as well as shop servicemen and laymen.…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Auto Mechanics, Engines
John Deere Co., Moline, IL. – 1979
This manual on hydraulics is one of a series of power mechanics texts and visual aids for training in the servicing of agricultural and industrial machinery. Focus is on oil hydraulics. Materials provide basic information and illustrations for use by vocational students and teachers as well as shop servicemen and laymen. The twelve chapters focus…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Machinery, Equipment Maintenance
John Deere Co., Moline, IL. – 1980
This manual on bearings and seals is one of a series of power mechanics texts and visual aids for use in training for the servicing of automotive and off-the-road farm and industrial machines. Materials provide basic information and illustrations for use by vocational students and teachers as well as shop servicemen and laymen. Focusing on…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Auto Mechanics, Engines
Peer reviewedFowler, John M. – Science Teacher, 1983
Stresses the importance of energy education and discusses various aspects of and trends related to energy in the United States. These include energy costs, recession and energy conservation, the nuclear debate, environmental concerns (including acid rain), solar energy, technological developments, energy policy/politics, and projection of energy…
Descriptors: Costs, Energy, Environmental Education, Fuels
