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PBS

Pbs Triumph of the Nerds: A History of the Computer

For Students 3rd - 8th
This companion website for acclaimed PBS series "Triumph of the Nerds" explores the history of the computer, tracing the progression of computing technologies from the abacus to the World Wide Web.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 15: The Changing American Landscape

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The rise of American cities between 1865 and 1900 was spawned by the industrial revolution. Technological advancements in industry and transportation fathered the enormous growth of large cities across the United States. This led to the...
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Curated OER

The First Generation Computers

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the first generation computers, the Bendix G-15, and first generation technologies.
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Curated OER

The First Generation Computers

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the first generation computers, the Bendix G-15, and first generation technologies.
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Curated OER

The First Generation Computers

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the first generation computers, the Bendix G-15, and first generation technologies.
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Other

D Green: The First Generation Computers

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the first generation computers, the Bendix G-15, and first generation technologies.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Technology Over Time

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this interactive activity adapted from A Science Odyssey, learn how technology in the home has changed through the years. Scroll through a timeline from 1900 to 2010 to explore technological innovations in the home (such as...
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Smithsonian Institution

Lemelson Center: Silicon Valley: Success, Failure, and a Bit of Luck

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the historic growth of the famous high tech California region known as the Silicon Valley! Read as circumstances placed creative people, and business in the right place at the right time allowing them to come together to...
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PBS

Pbs: A Science Odyssey

For Students 9th - 10th
Website for the PBS series "A Science Odyssey." Numerous opportunities to explore the people and discoveries of science.
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Other

Doug Engelbart's Invisible Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This site chronicles, within the context of technological innovations, the achievements of Doug Engelbart who was involved in much of the information environment which we know today.
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Curated OER

Our G 15, Front View

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the first generation computers, the Bendix G-15, and first generation technologies.
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National Academy of Engineering

Greatest Achievements: Telephone

For Students 9th - 10th
This resources features an overview of the history behind the technological development of the telephone today and a timeline showing the important dates.