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Understanding Object Oriented Programming

For Students 9th - 10th
This site compares procedural programming and design with object oriented programming and design, contrasting the pros and cons of both approaches when trying to solve a sample problem.
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Java Script Programming: Debugging

For Students 9th - 10th
A 3 part article on JavaScript programming debugging from Webdeveloper.com. Includes information on what a "bug" is, a syntax error, a logic error, and other tips on avoiding and troubleshooting programming errors.
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Stroustrup: The C++ Programming Language

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource provides information about the C++ programming language by the creator of C++.
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Programming Art: Director Card Game Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial will show you how to get started making a card game in Director using the Lingo programming language. You will also get some experience with objects, behaviors, and other Director basics by downloading the free source code...
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Geotechnical Software Services : Java Programming Style Guidelines

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes Java coding recommendations that are common in the Java development community.
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Geotechnical Software Services : C++ Programming Style Guidelines

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the C++ coding recommendations that are common in the C++ development community.
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Google

Cs Education at Google: Cs First: Curriculum for Ages 9 14

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Activities that teach learners basic computer science concepts using the programming language Scratch. Includes lots of additional supports for teachers. All materials are free and teachers sign in to create a class.
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Sun Microsystems: The Set Interface

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Set interface in the Java programming language.
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Teachnology

Teachnology: Lesson Plan: Old Fashioned Radio Program

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, students create and record a class radio play with sound effects and then listen to it.
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NASA

Nasa History in Brief

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the history of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the programs it started.
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Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon: A Library of Parallel Algorithms

For Students 9th - 10th
A page for accessing code for a collection of parallel algorithms.The algorithms are implemented in the parallel programming language NESL and developed by the Scandal project. There is a brief description along with its complexity (in...
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PBS

Pbs: People and Discoveries: Kdka Begins to Broadcast 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS details the history of radio and KDKA (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) the first radio station to offer programming. Mentions: advertising, NBC Radio, mass culture.
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PBS

Nova: Volcano Swat Team

For Students 9th - 10th
After the eruption of Nevado del Ruiz killed more than 23,000 people in Colombia in 1985, the U.S. Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance asked the U.S. Geological Survey to design a program to help foreign governments cope with volcano...
Activity
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University

Npac Reu Program: Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Northeast Parallel Architecture Center, Syracuse University, provides a quick overview of the definition of function, as well as the role of domain and range.
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Danuta Bois

Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Grace Murray Hopper

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biography of the programming pioneer, Grace Murray Hopper. Discusses her education, teaching career, and distinguished career as a naval officer.
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PBS

Pbs: People and Discoveries: Grace Murray Hopper

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography on Grace Murray Hopper gives information on her life in the Navy and accomplishments in programming.
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Historical Boys' Clothing: The American Civil War: Reconstruction

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the major programs of the Reconstruction period after the Civil War, and the discrimination that African Americans faced, such as from the Black Codes and the Ku Klux Klan. Also discusses the amendments made to the Constitution...
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Adobe: Page Maker Tutorial Simplify Your Life With Templates

For Students 9th - 10th
Simplify your life with PageMaker's predesigned templates. This tutorial will explore how to access and use the program tutorials.
Article
CNN

Cnn: Student News April 25, 2014

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
News program reports on the current events of the day. Includes a video, transcript and critical analysis questions.
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Brandeis University: How Planning and Reflection Develop Young Children's Thinking Skills

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Young children ages three to six are capable of making thoughtful decisions about their behavior and keen observations about their environment. We can promote the development of thinking and reasoning in young children in the early years...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Anatomy and Physiology: Cardiopulmonary Sys Transportation

For Students 9th - 10th
Through informational text along with printable notes, animations, video clips, and practice problems, students discover how the structures of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems work together and function as one. Provides lots of...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Environmental Science: Mineral and Energy Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Students explore the topics of mineral extraction, renewable and nonrenewable resources, and hazardous wastes in this comprehensive, interactive module.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Anatomy and Physiology: Reproductive System

For Students 9th - 10th
Through informational text with printable notes, animations, video clips, and practice questions, students discover the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems.
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US Department of Energy

U.s. Department of Energy: Coal: Our Most Abundant Fuel

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. has enough coal to last for the next 200-300 years. So why are we not using more of it? This article describes the different types or "ranks" of coal, the history, and the problems with burning coal for energy.