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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Computer Science Principles

For Students 9th - 10th
A basic introductory course to computer science. Covers what computers are, their parts, and what they do; what the Internet is and how it works; some basic programming concepts; algorithms; data analysis; and global impact of computers...
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California Digital Library

Calisphere: Computers

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring computers can be found on this site by Calisphere. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs and image information.
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Handout
History of Computing Science

History of Computing Science: Charles Babbage

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief biography of Charles Babbage, also known as the "Father of Computing".
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Handout
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: Computers

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief discussion of the role computers plays in nuclear science.
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Article
University of Hawai'i

University of Hawaii: Network Etiquette

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by the University of Hawaii. Information on network etiquette with information on not sending chain mail, spamming, and other Usenet inappropriate uses.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Gary Kildall

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides a biography on Gary Kidall details his founding of Digital Research Corporation, his creation of the CP/M Operating System, and his snubbing of IBM after their approach to use a version...
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Cd R

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Encyclopedia Wikipedia provides a definition of what a "CD-R," is. Includes an image, external links, and hyperlinked terms. A good site for familiarizing yourself with this storage device.
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Article
PBS

Pbs: Science Odyssey: Personal Computer Industry Is Launched

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on the development of the microcomputer industry focusing mostly around the Altair and Ed Roberts' contributions.
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Article
McMaster University

Mc Master University: Music Composition for Beginners

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief site on the advent of technology changing how music is written (and by whom) forever. One bad point is that for most of the links to work, you have to figure out for yourself where they go and type it in.
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Handout
Other

Chronology of Personal Computers

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a month-by-month outline of the essential happenings that shaped the personal computer industry from 1947 to the present.
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Handout
Other

Steve Wozniak, a True Hacker Made Millionaire

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of Steve Wozniak, designer and programmer of Apple's initial computers. Includes a photograph.
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Article
Other

Myriad Software: Quantizing

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers information on what quantizing is, how it works, when it's used. Also discusses its effectiveness.
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Website
Other

Interhack: Internet Firewalls Fa Qs

For Students 9th - 10th
Answers dozens of questions about internet firewalls.
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Other

New Wave City: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
A good, informative site describing New Wave music and fashion. Includes a history of New Wave City and how it has played a role in new wave music from 1977 to 1985.
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Other

The History of Programming Languages

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief history of programming languages is provided in this research paper at this site.
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Article
Other

A Few Words With Niklaus Wirth

For Students 9th - 10th
An interview with the creator of Pascal, in which he discusses various aspects of programming languages.
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Activity
Other

Word Processing Activity: Fbla Flyer 1

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site provides a student activity to allow learners the opportunity to develop and practice computer skills in a word processing program. Students are given instructions to use the computer to create a flyer.
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Activity
Other

Word Processing Activity: Rsi Checklist

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This personal site provides a student activity that allows learners the opportunity to practice computer skills in creating a bulleted list. The activity also involves student's in completing research on repetitive stress injury to...
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Website
Other

Tal Cohen's Bookshelf: The Emperor's New Mind

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Tal Cohen's Bookshelf provides a detailed review of the book, The Emperor's New Mind. An interesting look at the machines of our world and how they may take on more human tasks.
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Website
Other

Juniata College: History of Programming Languages

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline-style look at the evolution of programming languages.
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Handout
Other

Gateway: Company Background

For Students 9th - 10th
Gateway offers biography information on how Ted Waitt started Gateway in 1985 in Sioux City, IA. This site doesn't offer much personal information about Waitt, but gives a good overview of the start of Gateway.
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Website
Other

Kids Online: Computer Dictionary

For Students 9th - 10th
An online dictionary of computer-related terms.
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Article
Other

David Packard: Silicon Valley's Class Act

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on David Packard, his foundations, and his contributions to society.
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: John Sculley

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography on John Sculley includes some brief information on his time at Apple Computers but centers more on his involvement in politics.