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Other

Webopedia: Bug

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a short, concise definition of the typical software or hardware bug. Provides hyperlinked terms, also.
Unit Plan
Other

The Father of Linux Looks Back

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of Linus Torvalds which has some early biographical information as well as his views on the future of Linux and information on his job with Transmeta.
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Other

Globe Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Globe Technology covers the latest news, issues, and events in computer technology on a daily basis.
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Other

Nec

For Students 9th - 10th
Check the level of computing you are interested in, and NEC has the information for you. They have a section for peripherals and imaging, software, and computers. You can also find out general information you need about the company.
Website
Other

Successful Farming: Agriculture Online

For Students 9th - 10th
From Successful Farming magazine, this site presents agriculture news and features for people who are professionals and those studying agriculture. Links to valuable, up-to-date information on topics such as crop news and weather patterns.
Website
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Computer Basics What Is a Computer?

For Students 9th - 10th
"If you're new to computers or just want to update your skills, you've come to the right place."
Interactive
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Excel Tips

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn these Excel tips and tricks so you can do more with this popular spreadsheet program.
Article
Other

Making Internet Audio Files for the Macintosh

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial on making Internet audio files for the Macintosh.
Article
Other

The Pragmatist of Free Software: Linus Torvalds Interview

For Students 9th - 10th
An interview with Linus Torvalds where he explains his views on "free software" vs. commercial vs. shareware.
Article
Other

Nea Today: Your Computer Isn't Broken: Quick Tech Fixes for Students

For Students 9th - 10th
Read and display sixteen solutions for common quick technology fixes.
Unit Plan
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Computer Basics: Basic Parts of a Computer

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the basic parts of a desktop computer.
Graphic
University of Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts: Rasmol & Chime

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Massachusetts links to downloadable freeware (Rasmol and CHIME) which are required to view 3-D images common on organic chemistry tutorials.
Handout
University of South Florida

Florida Center for Instructional Technology: What Is Networking Hardware?

For Students 9th - 10th
Clickable network map shows information on the types and uses of networking hardware. Very basic introduction.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Disk Encryption

For Students 9th - 10th
A very brief encyclopedia article on disk encryption that defines the term and lists some common disk encryption software. Links to related information are also available.
Article
PBS

Pbs: Science Odyssey: Personal Computer Industry Is Launched

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on the development of the microcomputer industry focusing mostly around the Altair and Ed Roberts' contributions.
Handout
Other

Steve Wozniak, a True Hacker Made Millionaire

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of Steve Wozniak, designer and programmer of Apple's initial computers. Includes a photograph.
Primary
Other

The History of Programming Languages

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief history of programming languages is provided in this research paper at this site.
Article
Other

A Few Words With Niklaus Wirth

For Students 9th - 10th
An interview with the creator of Pascal, in which he discusses various aspects of programming languages.
Website
Other

Juniata College: History of Programming Languages

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline-style look at the evolution of programming languages.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Inspiration Introduction

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This Flipchart provides an excellent introduction to Inspiration and Kidspiration. It can be used as a tutorial, or as a training resource.
Article
History of Computing Science

History of Computing Science: Basic & Other Languages

For Students 9th - 10th
There are many computer programming languages in use today. This lecture series presents a brief description of the progression of programming languages.
Website
Other

Academic Info: Mathematics Gateway

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a comprehensive index and general directory to math sites that will help students in the study of circles.