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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Foundations of Software Engineering: An Early History

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an early history of software engineering, dividing software engineering into three periods: the Pioneering Era (1955-1965), the Stabilizing Era (1965-1980), and the Micro Era (1980-Present).
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The History of Computing Project

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a the history of computing devices, software, computer companies and biographies.
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Jiskha Homework Help: History of Computers

For Students 9th - 10th
Jiskha.com offers a general overview of the history of computers and includes a variety of links to specific historical topics.
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Computer History Museum

Computer History Museum: Timeline of Computer History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents an interactive timeline of computer development from 1939 through 1994. Upon selecting a year, the site presents all of the major computer hardware and software developments that occurred during that year.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Grace Brewster Murray Hopper

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Saint Andrews discusses the life and accomplishments of Grace Brewster Murray Hopper, pioneer in computer software.
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Computer History Museum

Computer History Museum: An Overview of the History of the Software Industry

For Students 9th - 10th
The software industry is a major part of the world economy. This site traces the relatively short history of the software industry, from the 1950s through the 1980s.
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Admiral Grace Murray Hopper

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a short biography on Admiral Grace Murray Hopper, pioneer computer scientist.