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    The document provides instructions and questions for a DVD viewing activity about engines. It asks the viewer to record information about different types of engines like steam, gas, and diesel engines. It also asks questions about the fuels used in steam engines, early uses of steam engines, important inventors like James Watt and their contributions, and the increasing use of steam engines in the 1800s. Other questions cover topics like nuclear power, different types of engines, electric motors, hybrid vehicles, and nanotechnology. Discussion questions ask about the contributions of engines to society, alternative power sources, emergency power solutions, and predictions for future engine replacements or improvements.

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    Engines

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    The document provides instructions and questions for a DVD viewing activity about engines. It asks the viewer to record information about different types of engines like steam, gas, and diesel engines. It also asks questions about the fuels used in steam engines, early uses of steam engines, important inventors like James Watt and their contributions, and the increasing use of steam engines in the 1800s. Other questions cover topics like nuclear power, different types of engines, electric motors, hybrid vehicles, and nanotechnology. Discussion questions ask about the contributions of engines to society, alternative power sources, emergency power solutions, and predictions for future engine replacements or improvements.

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    The document provides instructions and questions for a DVD viewing activity about engines. It asks the viewer to record information about different types of engines like steam, gas, and diesel engines. It also asks questions about the fuels used in steam engines, early uses of steam engines, important inventors like James Watt and their contributions, and the increasing use of steam engines in the 1800s. Other questions cover topics like nuclear power, different types of engines, electric motors, hybrid vehicles, and nanotechnology. Discussion questions ask about the contributions of engines to society, alternative power sources, emergency power solutions, and predictions for future engine replacements or improvements.

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    Engines

    Uploaded by

    Jac lyn Owenby
    The document provides instructions and questions for a DVD viewing activity about engines. It asks the viewer to record information about different types of engines like steam, gas, and diesel engines. It also asks questions about the fuels used in steam engines, early uses of steam engines, important inventors like James Watt and their contributions, and the increasing use of steam engines in the 1800s. Other questions cover topics like nuclear power, different types of engines, electric motors, hybrid vehicles, and nanotechnology. Discussion questions ask about the contributions of engines to society, alternative power sources, emergency power solutions, and predictions for future engine replacements or improvements.

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    Agriculture Name:________________________

    History Channel - ‘Engines’ DVD Date:_________________________

    Directions: While watching the DVD on ‘Engines,’ record the information requested.

    1. Steam Engines replaced the _____________, then gas and diesel engines replaced the
    _______________ engine.

    2. What fuels are used to heat a boiler of a steam engine?_______________________

    3. In 1705 produced a large steam engine to move _________________.

    4. James _____________ developed the steam engine improvements for speed control.

    5. By 1800, more than _______________ steam engines were at work in several countries.

    6. John C. Calhoun remarked about conquering ‘______________’

    7. A nuclear power plant actually uses _____________ to generate power.

    8. The Stirling engine was a __________ pressure engine.

    9. The electric motor uses and electro-magnetic ____________ to generate power.

    10. In 1824 Michael Farraday patented the _____ motor; Tesla invented the _____ motor.

    11. In 1933, Westinghouse installed electric motors for _______________ in buildings.

    12. An engine is:__________________________________________________________

    13. A motor is:____________________________________________________________

    14. Nickolas Otto created the first ________________________________ engine.

    15. Rudolf Diesel patented the first engine to use _____________________ to ignite fuel.

    16. Felix Wenkel built the first _______________ engine which reduced vibration.

    17. The jet engine gets its oxygen from the _______; a rocket gets its oxygen from a ______.

    18. Nanotechnology involves making things _____________.

    19. Hybrids use _____________ and an electric ______________ to move and travel.

    (continued on the back)


    Discussion/Essay:

    1.What has the ‘engine’ contributed to our society since its creation? (3-5 Sentences):_________

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    _____________________________________________________________________________.

    2. What are different or ‘alternative’ ways to get power other than from engines? (2-4 Sentences)

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    _____________________________________________________________________________.

    3. In an emergency, when regular or ‘supplied’ power is lost, describe how you would obtain or
    create power for your home (3-5 Sentences):__________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    _____________________________________________________________________________.

    4. What do you believe will be the next major development or creation to improve or replace the
    engine as we know it today? (1-3 Sentences):_________________________________________

    _____________________________________________________________________________

    _____________________________________________________________________________

    ____________________________________________________________________________.

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