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Article
Other

Bitlaw: Rights Granted Under Copyright Law

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on the exclusive rights granted under the Copyright Act.
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Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Computer Buying Help

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of Computer Hope is designed to help users understand and make better decisions when purchasing computer hardware, software and computers. Be sure to review the section 'Buying locations' which gives you tips and what to...
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Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Cleaning Computer Components

For Students 9th - 10th
Cleaning your computer and your computer components and peripherals helps keep the components and computer in good working condition and helps keep the computers from spreading germs. General cleaning tips, cleaning tools and specific...
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Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Basic Computer Troubleshooting

For Students 9th - 10th
Recommended steps to try when troubleshooting any software or hardware related issue. All of these steps are a great way to begin troubleshooting and/or to try when other solutions have not resolved your issue. When trying these steps,...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: People Need Computers

For Teachers 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about computers. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Computers vs. Books

For Teachers 3rd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a girl named Mia who learned how homework was different when her parents were growing up. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Green Machines

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about low-cost laptop computers improving education for children in need around the world. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in drawing conclusions.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Mighty Semiconductor and the Rise of Silicon Valley

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This five-page PDF nonfiction passage "The Mighty Semiconductor and the Rise of Silicon Valley" discusses how semiconductors made computers possible. It is followed by 10 comprehension questions. A link...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Electronic Device

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains what an electronic device is and discusses the computer.
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Article
AulaClic

Aula Clic: El Bloqueo De Las Ventanas Emergentes

For Students 9th - 10th
Do Pop-up windows open up to obscure your current work or sneak under the other windows to be found later? This article explains how to avoid Pop-up windows. It has screen shots and a video tutorial.
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Unit Plan
Other

The Father of Linux Looks Back

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of Linus Torvalds which has some early biographical information as well as his views on the future of Linux and information on his job with Transmeta.
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Lesson Plan
TryEngineering

Try Engineering: Radio Reception and Transmission

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Teams of young scholars learn about the engineering design process as they design, build, and test a radio receiver and optional transmitter that can receive FM broadcasts. Lesson focuses on how advances in radio communications have...
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Website
Other

Bitlaw: Fair Use in Copyright

For Students 9th - 10th
An article that explains the "fair Use" issues in the copyright law.
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Website
Other

Nec

For Students 9th - 10th
Check the level of computing you are interested in, and NEC has the information for you. They have a section for peripherals and imaging, software, and computers. You can also find out general information you need about the company.
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Website
Other

Jan's Web Work: Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated and interactive web tutorial that guides learners through to achieving strong, basic computer knowledge. The tutorial is broken into chapters with interactive quizzes.
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Handout
Tech Target

Tech Target: What Is?

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive online dictionary for thousands of the most current IT-related words. Browse alphabetically or by catagories like "Software," "Internet," "Computing fundamentals," "Networking" and more.
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Website
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Buying Computers

For Students 9th - 10th
A website with links to tips and information about purchasing a computer. Topics include Computer Buying Guide, Choosing Between a Laptop and a Tablet, What is a Chromebook?, and How to Decide When to Get a New Computer.
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Unit Plan
East of England Broadband Network

History's Heroes: Alan Turing (1912 1954)

For Students 3rd - 8th
This website explores the lives of heroic ordinary people who made their mark on history. Features illustrated story and timeline on Alan Turing, the father of modern computing. Find out who he was, what he did, his achievements, and his...
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Other

Vocabulary Training Exercises

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains multiple vocabulary tests of 100 words each that drill word sets from animals to words of the soul. It also contains grammar quizzes and a personalized test generator.
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Unit Plan
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Smartphone Buying Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Whether you're thinking about purchasing your first smartphone or just upgrading from an older model, you might feel overwhelmed shopping for a new smartphone. With so many options to choose from, it's difficult to know if you're getting...
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Unit Plan
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Computer Buying Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Whether you're looking for your very first computer or are just upgrading to a newer machine, buying a computer can feel overwhelming. With so many options to choose from, it's tough to know if you're getting the right computer at the...
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Unit Plan
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Technology Buying Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Get tips and information on buying a smartphone, tablet, computer, e-reader, and more.
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Unit Plan
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Computer Basics: Basic Parts of a Computer

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the basic parts of a desktop computer.
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Article
Other

Beanz: How to Build a Computer

For Students 9th - 10th
Building your own computer is a great way to not only save money, and get more processing power, but also to learn about the less obvious parts of software programming.