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PC Technology Guide

Pc Tech Guide: Laser Printers

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative document about laser printers. Includes communication, operation, and illustration.
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Other

Output: Printer Features

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives information about printer features. It includes speed, paper type, print quality, print styles, and cable features.
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Other

Benjamin Franklin Writer and Printer: Inventing Poor Richard

For Students 9th - 10th
See pages from Poor Richard's Almanack over several years of its publication. Read about the contents of the almanacks Benjamin Franklin's comments about writing the yearly production.
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PC Technology Guide

Other Printers

For Students 9th - 10th
A document about different types of printers, including solid ink, dye-sublimation, thermo autochrome, thermal wax, and dot matrix printers, with illustrations.
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Other

Output: Printer Types

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives information about different types of printers and their advantages and disadvantages. It includes impact printers, non-impact printers, and choosing a printer.
Handout
Other

Why Braille?: Shopping for Your First Braille Printer

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting article on braille printers and the software to publish with. This site discusses how braille came about, how it works and why we use it.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Laser Printers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students will learn about laser printers. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the hardware components associated with information systems.
Article
Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: 'Print' Almost Anything

For Students 9th - 10th
3-D printers are tools which allow people to design and "print" just about anything imagined. This newer technology is still evolving and developers find ways to utilize the printers for many purposes.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Erosion in Rivers

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students learn about water erosion through an experimental process in which small-scale buildings are placed along a simulated riverbank to experience a range of flooding conditions. They make model buildings either with a 3D printer or...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Army Eyes 3 D Printed Food for Soldiers by Aarti Shahani

For Students 7th - 8th
Today, when most people think of a printer, they think of a laser jet printer that prints ink on paper. But thanks to new technology, engineers have developed 3D printers that can print objects-and even food. As you read, take notes...
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Other

Epson America: Welcome to Epson North America

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what's new, get info on all the various EPSON products, and go to other EPSON sites. You can also find out about job opportunities, and general corporation information.
Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Computer Input & Output Devices

For Students 3rd - 6th
Children use different computer devices every day. Some devices are used to input information, while others are to output information from our computers. We will learn about 3D printers, scanners, projectors and more!
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Benjamin Franklin Timeline

For Students 3rd - 8th
Independence Hall Association features an easy-to-read timeline offering a wealth of information about Franklin's life.
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PBS

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art: Hofmannopoly [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
If you have access to a color printer then you can print and play Hofmannopoly! Assemble the game board according to the directions and grab a friend to play. You will be an art student traveling through the world of Hans Hofmann. Learn...
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International Fine Print Dealers Association

International Fine Print Dealers Association: Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
Answers to basic questions about prints, such as what is a print? an edition? a printer's proof? With a brief overview of the history of prints, a summary of different printing techniques, and definitions of key printmaking terms.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: History Uncovered in Conserving the Rosetta Stone

For Students 9th - 10th
When the Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1799, the carved characters that covered its surface were quickly copied. Printer's ink was applied to the Stone and white paper laid over it. When the paper was removed, it revealed an exact copy...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Mason Locke Weems

For Students 9th - 10th
Mason Locke Weems (October 11, 1756 - May 23, 1825), generally known as Parson Weems, was an American printer and author. He is best known as the source of some of the apocryphal stories about George Washington, including the famous tale...