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Internet resources about 18th Century Science and technology 

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    Web Link The Writer automaton

    This is a web video of a  240 year old doll that can write, a clockwork creation by Pierre Jaquet-Droz, a Swiss watchmaker.  This will fascinate just about all the engineers, artists, clock makers,  computer programmers  or basically anyone out there that likes to tinker.  It is truly ! amazing.  Remember this was built in the 1760's.

     

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    Web Link Space Education

    "Throughout human history, astronomers and physicists (even in ancient cultures, such as the Mayans) have been fascinated with the secrets of space. They would make maps and charts of the constellations, and later began to unveil findings of other planets that also revolve around the sun." -- Website

    This educational resource is useful for the science teacher who wishes to integrate the science of space into their lesson plans.  This resource was suggested by  Kelly Campbell of the Educator Labs website.

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