Cincinnati Library
Computers for Beginner
The kids in your class are probably experts at navigating the computer, but do they know the difference between hardware and software? Teach computer skills to any level of computer user with a helpful reference sheet. It...
TryEngineering
Computing in the Cloud
What and where is "the cloud"? The lesson teaches scholars about the history of cloud computing and about its current uses. It also teaches how to install a multiple guest OS in a host OS and how to use cloud computing services.
Agriculture in the Classroom
A Holiday Tradition: Which Christmas Tree Will You Choose?
Different varieties of Christmas trees provide an interesting way to combine social studies, science, math, and technology. Class members not only research the history of the Christmas tree holiday tradition, they compare and...
Towson University
Mystery Disease
How did scientists determine the cause of illness before technology? Science scholars play the role of medical researcher in an engaging guided inquiry activity. Using observations, technical reading, and Punnett squares, learners...
Curated OER
"Buff at 50
Students study airforce aircraft. In this investigative lesson students discuss an article they read and divide into groups and design three different combat or peacekeeping situations.
Other
A Brief History of Computers and Networks
Provides historical information on computers and networks, from the beginning of mechanical calculators in the 1640's to modern times.
Great Idea Finder
Computing History
This site contains a listing of computing inventions and inventors throughout history with links for more detailed information.
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: Microprocessors
The invention of the microprocessor is a very important milestone in the digital age. This site presents a timeline that illustrates the history of the microprocessor from 1971 through 1996.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Information About Computer Floppy Drives
Informative site detailing the use of computer floppy dirves. Content includes a focus on floppy drive ABCs, floppy history, floppy cable, creating a floppy boot disk, floppy disk definitions, and coverage of 3.5 and 5 1/4 floppy diskettes.
Ohio State University
Osu: Introduction to Computer Animation
An introduction to computer animation, written at an advanced level. Includes an overview of computer animation and discusses its heritage, history, software tools, and more. Lots of embedded links to information on related topics.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Computer Mouse
Wikipedia offers an excellent encyclopedia definition of the computer mouse. Content includes images, history of the mouse, mice in the marketplace, applications of mice in user interfaces, and more.
Other
Net History: Resource Centre for Internet History
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...
Other
Chronology of Personal Computers
This site has a month-by-month outline of the essential happenings that shaped the personal computer industry from 1947 to the present.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: History of Computing Hardware
This site contains a Wikipedia description of the history of computing hardware.
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech: Charles Babbage
Learn about Charles Babbage; computer pioneer, philosopher, politician, newtonian, industrialist who lived from 1791 to 1871.
Other
Ziring Micro Web: Dictionary of Programming Languages
A compendium of computer coding methods assembled to provide information and aid your appreciation for computer science history. The dictionary currently has over 120 entries which are searchable in various ways.
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota Charles Babbage Institute: Who Was Charles Babbage?
This is a biographical note on Charles Babbage, computer pioneer, and includes a list of his published works.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: History of Computing
This narrative from the Wikipedia encyclopedia presents the major developments in the history of computing. It discusses the earliest devices used to perform calculations, the era of modern computing that began during World War II,...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Personal Computer
This site contains a Wikipedia description of personal computers.
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: I Cs, Microprocessors, & Memory
Brief description of ICs, Microprocessors, and Memory, describing the breakthroughs in technology design that dramatically reduced the size, power requirements, and cost of a computer. The various Integrated Circuit artifacts are on...
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: Magnetic Disks
A brief history covering magnetic disks, developed as efficient random access memory device. Additionally, a discussion on how a disk drive works is provided. The artifacts are on display at the Computer History Museum. This site...
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Information About the Computer Cpu
A complete guide to the computer CPU, including CPU ABCs, known CPU bugs, processor history and information, technical support, processor definitions as well as information on math coprocessors, compatible Intel processors, interposer,...
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: Integrated Circuits
Brief description on the design of Integrated Circuits along with images showcasing the assorted types. The various Integrated Circuit artifacts are on display at the Computer History Museum. This site provides a glimpse into the...
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: Charles Babbage
Considered by some to be the "father of the computer", Charles Babbage was a 'gentleman scientist'. Learn interesting facts about his personal life and his career.