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The College Board

The College Board: Computer Science a Course Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
The place to go for all of the information concerning the Advanced Placement Computer Science A exam.
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History of Computing Science

History of Computing Science: Past Computer History

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth lecture and PowerPoint slideshow on the history of computing can be found here. It gives an overview of the advances in science that made desktop computers possible, starting with the invention of counting, to the...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Computers in Chemistry at Cabrillo College

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Computers in Chemistry at Cabrillo College project creates visually compelling and effective educational chemistry software for both students and instructors. Includes molecular models, student exercises, tutorials, and posters that...
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Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon: Stehlik: Advanced Placement Computer Science

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes numerous links to information about the Advanced Placement Computer Science course and exam.
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Ohio State University

Osu: Introduction to Computer Animation

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to computer animation, written at an advanced level. Includes an overview of computer animation and discusses its heritage, history, software tools, and more. Lots of embedded links to information on related topics.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Computer Science Principles Exam Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of what to expect on the AP Computer Science Principles exam.
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Lumen Learning

Lumen: Success Skills: Computer Based Writing

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson focuses on using word processing programs to complete writing assignments. It uses Microsoft Word 2013 as a model for videos that show basic, intermediate, and advanced word processing skills. It also lists free alternatives...
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Computer History Museum

Computer History Museum: Mastering the Game: A History of Computer Chess

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhibit documenting the important advances in hardware and software that made computer chess a reality.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer Systems Design Career Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Department of Labor Career Guide that gives comprehensive information on data processing careers. Links include Nature of the Industry, Working Conditions, Employment, Earnings, Training and Advancement, Outlook, and Additional...
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Computer History Museum

Computer History Museum: The Origin of the Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
The origin of the Internet can be traced back to the ARPANET project allowing scientists to share information between computers. As the popularity grew advancements were made in usability. This site provides a glimpse into the...
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Other

Assoc. For the Advancement of Computing in Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Association is an educational and professional organization dedicated to the advancement of the knowledge, theory, and quality of learning and teaching with information technology. Content includes conference information, various...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: The Tree of Life Ii (Advanced)

For Students 9th - 10th
Imagine that a biologist arrived at your big family reunion and had no idea who were sisters, cousins, aunts, uncles, etc., but tried to sort it out by how all of you look. Just based on how you look, would s/he be able to guess whether...
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Google

Cs Education at Google: Cs First: Art: Activity 2: Animation

For Teachers 4th - 8th
A set of eight activities that teach students basic computer science concepts using the programming language Scratch. Includes lots of additional supports for teachers. All materials are free and teachers sign in to create a class. This...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Csp Standards Aligned to Content

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of every piece of AP Computer Science course content once and shows all the content and the standards with which they align.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Csp Content Aligned to Standards

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of every piece of AP Computer Science course content once and shows all the standards covered by that content.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: A Guessing Game

For Students 9th - 10th
This Khan Academy resource is an article about a game that gives you an idea of how different algorithms for the same problem can have wildly different efficiencies. The computer is going to randomly select an integer from 1 to 15....
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Other

Advance Chiropractic: Common Computer Related Injuries

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses common computer-related injures such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow, and how you can prevent these injuries from happening.
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Duke University

Duke University: Advanced Placement Computer Science Java Subset Specification

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the APCS Java Subset in javadocs form.
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Other

Usenix: The Advanced Computing Systems Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is devoted to professionals on the cutting edge of the computing world and contains membership information, news links and professional development opportunities.
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Other

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency: Autonomous Robotic Manipulation

For Students 9th - 10th
An outreach program that aims to provide the opportunity to individuals or teams to write software for the ARM robot, test it in simulation, and then upload to the actual system and watch in real-time via the internet as the ARM robot...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Advanced Placement Computer Science

For Students 9th - 10th
A Wikipedia description of the Advanced Placement Computer Science exam.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Software Developers

For Students 9th - 10th
A career as a computer software engineer is profiled. Included: nature of the work, training, advancement, employment, job outlook. projections data, earnings, related occupations. A detailed examination of this career is clearly presented.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Computer Programming: Advanced Js: Games & Visualizations

For Students 9th - 10th
After learning how to program in JavaScript and make basic drawings and animations, use that knowledge to make games and visualizations with this tutorial.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Computer Programming: Advanced Js: Natural Simulations

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to use JavaScript, ProcessingJS, and mathematical concepts to simulate nature in your programs.