Activity
Computer Science Unplugged

Battleships—Searching Algorithms

For Teachers 4th - 12th
How does a computer perform a search in order to find data? The lesson begins with a demonstration on finding one number out of 15. Pairs then play three games of Battleship by using different search techniques. The lesson...
Activity
Computer Science Unplugged

Codes in a Song—Modems

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Let's listen to some codes. To understand how a modem sends binary numbers over a phone line, class member listen to the codes included in the provided mp3 files, translates the tones to binary numbers and then convert the...
Activity
Teach Engineering

Lighting in My Classroom Survey

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
How much energy does it take to light a room? Class members calculate the total wattage it takes to light the classroom. Through calculations, responsible scientists determine the cost of energy for the year, then figure out...
Activity
Computer Science Unplugged

Card Flip Magic—Error Detection and Correction

For Teachers 4th - 12th
I can find the error in an array of cards? After watching a demonstration class members search for the error is the provided cards. The resource provides a real-life example of using ISBN numbers in error detection and using check...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Creating and Designing a Database of Class Library Books

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are shown how to create their own database using different field types. They are taugt how to design their own layout-chaning font or size and color of text, adding background color and clipart. Students interrogate their...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Up in Smoke

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students use PowerPoint, Internet research, scanners and desktop publishing to create a multimedia presentation on the dangers of smoking.