Worksheet
Curated OER

Scientific Data-The Gift That Keeps on Giving!

For Students 8th - 10th
In this scientific data worksheet, students solve 6 problems related to the data to be collected by the Solar Dynamics Observatory Mission. The problems include finding the number of bytes necessary in discs and drives to store a given...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Computers: Knowing Your System

For Students 5th - 7th
For this computer related worksheet, students answer yes or no to eight questions related to software system requirements of Macintosh.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Computers: Inside & Out - Knowing Your System

For Students 6th - 7th
In this computer systems worksheet, students review the software system requirements in the box. Students then determine whether or not the system will support the software.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Computers: Inside & Out - Knowing Your System Hands On Worksheet

For Students 6th - 7th
In this computer systems worksheet, students ask their parents or a teacher to help them find out the meaning to the computer systems phrases. Students write their findings on the blank lines.
Lesson Plan
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Serial vs. Parallel Processing Activity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners learn the difference between parallel processing and serial processing computer systems by racing to complete a task of stacking blocks.
Handout
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...