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Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Computer Monitors

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete guide to computer monitors including monitor ABCs, dot pitch, ghost/burn effect, resolution, monitor controls, refresh, LCD and video definitions.
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Other

Sales circular.com: Monitor Buying Tips

For Students 9th - 10th
SalesCircular.com offers the definition of a computer monitor, provides monitor terms, and explains what to look for when shopping for a monitor.
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Other

Karbos Guide: An Illustrated Guide to Monitors

For Students 9th - 10th
The video system (of which the monitor is a part) is one of the most important components in the PC. This site is a must see if you are interested in learning about this system.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Computer Network

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers the definition of the term, "Computer network," including the range, functional relationship, topologies, functions, and protocals.
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Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Computer Buying Help

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of Computer Hope is designed to help users understand and make better decisions when purchasing computer hardware, software and computers. Be sure to review the section 'Buying locations' which gives you tips and what to...
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Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Cleaning Computer Components

For Students 9th - 10th
Cleaning your computer and your computer components and peripherals helps keep the components and computer in good working condition and helps keep the computers from spreading germs. General cleaning tips, cleaning tools and specific...
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Dr. Xingwei Wu

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Dr. Xingwei Wu, the developer of hybrid electroluminescent flat-panel display screen, more commonly known as the flat colour TV screen or computer monitor.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Lcd Computer Monitor

For Students 9th - 10th
This photo shows a basic home computer set up while focusing on the LCD monitor in the center of the image.
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Other

Output: Screen Features

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives information about the screen features of monitors. It includes a glossary, making colored pictures, with illustration, types of screens, and features.
Unit Plan
Learn My Way

Learn My Way: Using a Touchscreen

For Students 1st - 7th
In this online course, students will learn about how to use a touchscreen on a mobile phone or tablet computer. The course will cover basic and more advanced touchscreen controls.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Color Profiles

For Students 3rd - 8th
Did you know that the same digital photo you see on a computer monitor may not look as good in print? When it comes to color profiles, there are a lot of options: RGB, CMYK, grayscale and indexed color are just a few. Learn how to choose...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Exploring Acceleration With an Android

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students conduct an experiment to study the acceleration of a mobile Android device. During the experiment, they run an application created with MIT's App Inventor that monitors linear acceleration in one-dimension. Students use an...
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Curated OER

Monitor (Computer)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
monitor (computer)
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Peripheral

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Wikipedia includes a basic definition for what a computer peripheral is. Also distinguished are items that are considered peripherals and items that are not. Links are provided for additional information.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Computers

For Students 9th - 10th
A room with a number of computers can be seen in this photo. Multiple hard drives can be seen on the ground while the monitors sit on top of the desk. There is also a chair, speakers, documents and other items in what appears to be...
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Phreak Out!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to modern applications of mathematics, namely espionage. Through this lesson, students will learn of Van Eck Phreaking, in which electromagnetic radiation...
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Curated OER

Monitor (Computer)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
monitor (computer)
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Other

Healthy Computing

For Students 9th - 10th
A wealth of well-organized information about computer-related health and ergonomics, such as proper posture, keyboard positioning, monitor placement, eye fatigue, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Plenty of practical tips for creating a safe...
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating the Ocean Algal Blooms

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This NOAA computer-based activity is designed to teach students in grades 9-12 how satellite imagery and remote sensing can be used to monitor harmful algal blooms (HABs). This lesson teaches students how to read and interpret satellite...
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Other

Unisys

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all you need to know about Unisys at this site. You can get the latest news about the company, find out about career opportunities, learn about their services, software, and hardware available, and a lot more.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Smart Buildings, Transport, and Grids

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what it means for a piece of infrastructure to be smart?