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How do you build a steam engine??? ©Porzellanikon, Photo: Florian Miedl
How do you build a steam engine??? ©Porzellanikon, Photo: Florian Miedl

We follow the steam from the boiler to the cylinder and study how power is generated and heat is converted into movement along the way. After a series of simple experiments that explain the basics, students can assemble and commission a steam engine in small groups.

Location: Porzellanikon Selb
Age: Year (grade) 5. - 9.
Curriculum reference: Mittelschule NT5, 4.1 NT6 4.2, NT8 2.4; Realschule Ph7 1, Ph 8 (I), 1+2 (II/III) 1, Ph9 1+2; Gymnasium Ph8 3.1, 3.2, Ph9 1.1, 3.1
Duration:
2 hours
Group size: up to max. 20 students per group, max 2 groups
Cost: 5 € per student
Registration: At least one week before under +49 9287 91800-0 or besuchercenter(at)porzellanikon.org