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Internet Society: A Brief History of the Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the internet, written by those who were involved in the development evolution of the Internet. This history revolves around four distinct aspects: the technological evolution, operations and management aspect of a...
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Fas: Strategic Assessment: The Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
A strategic assessment of the role that the Internet is playing in the political process of America. The article looks at trends and makes predictions. Although geared toward the Department of Defense, the article is very comprehensible...
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University of Idaho: Information Literacy: Understanding the Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
One-page article that explains the use of the Internet, URLs, and domain names.
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Net History: Resource Centre for Internet History

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of the Internet is explained nontechnically in an easily accessible format. This portal compiles information starting with the early beginnings of the Internet through predictions on where the Internet will take us in the...
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TESL Journal

The Internet Tesl Journal: Copyright Issues on the Web

For Students 9th - 10th
Specific, easy to read guidelines on Copyright and Plagiarism regulations. Focuses on use of Internet material. Includes clear definitions and copyright information listings. A great resource to prevent plagiarism on your site and in...
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Internet Learning Tree: A Brief History of the Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
An anecdotal history of the people and communities that brought about the internet.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer and Information Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Department of Labor, read about the job outlook for Computer and Information Systems Managers. Read about such things as work type to pay.
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University of California

Ucla: Leonard Kleinrock, Professor

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Leonard Kleinrock, inventor of the Internet technology. Includes links additional articles on his work and the internet in general.
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The Internet Tourbus: A Closer Look at Cookies

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting and informative article about cookies, the small bits of data that web servers store on your computer to enhance your web surfing. Clearly explains the uses and benefits and dispels common myths.
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Internet Scam Busters

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides up-to-date info on the current scams on the Internet. It also gives tips for avoiding scams and what to do if you have been scammed.
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California State Univ.: Internet as Ethics Resource Tool

For Students 9th - 10th
Site from California State University, Fullerton addresses ethical use of the internet with hyperlinks to valuable sources from the US Supreme Court to Thomas Jefferson and John Stuart Mill.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Ntti: Managing Students With Computers Best Practices

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore ideas on the best practices for integrating computer technology into your classroom. Investigate whole-class presentations, computer teams, independent work, and special issues and challenges in the computer classroom.
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The Cookie Controversy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents an overview of issues relating to cookies - their purpose, privacy concerns, available software, and more.
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Thocp: Marc Andreesen

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource, a thorough biography of Marc Andreessen, discusses his childhood love of computers and programming, his creation of the Mosaic Internet Browser while in college, his partnership with Jim Clark in the establishment of...
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Association for Computing Machinery: Acm Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

For Students 9th - 10th
The "Code of Ethics" from the American Association for Computing Machinery. Includes responsibility to employers, clients, system users, the profession, and society.
Website
Great Idea Finder

The Great Idea Finder: History of Computing

For Students 9th - 10th
The Great Idea Finder offers a timeline of the history of computers. Each innovation and invention is also click-able for more information.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: How Much Fact in Fiction? 1984 by George Orwell

For Teachers 9th - 10th
How can a reader determine how much fact is in a fictional book? This site features the book "1984" by George Orwell to illustrate this concept.
Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: How Much Fact in Fiction? 1984 by George Orwell

For Teachers 9th - 10th
How can a reader determine how much fact is in a fictional book? This site features the book "1984" by George Orwell to illustrate this concept.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Network Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
From social media to massive financial institutions, we live within a web of networks. But how do they work? How does Googling a single word provide millions of results? Marc Samet investigates how these networks keep us connected and...
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Sun Associates: Basic Tools for Educators

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Many teachers have found that the technology tools that are most accessible and versatile are those broadly classified as "Applications." This page discusses the many ways that spreadsheets, word processors, databases, and presentation...
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Codi: Computing

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is a site for information about computer adaptations for people with special needs. If you have a need this is the place to visit to find an answer to your question.