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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Using J Unit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students focus on the testing phase of the design process by considering how they have tested computer programs in the past and learning about a new method called JUnit to test programs in the future. JUnit is a testing method that is...
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Apple

Apple Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Anything you need to know about Apple/Macintosh computers, this is the place to start. Everything from software, hardware, investing, employment and much, much more. This is the place to come first.
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Other

Microsoft Word Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
This Microsoft Word tutorial covers text entry, formatting, spell check, bulleting, numbering, tables, and the like. Includes activities over each section that is covered.
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Other

Tucows: Sponsored Software

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge, annotated collection of Internet-related shareware for Windows and Macintosh users.
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Other

Photoshop Cafe

For Students 9th - 10th
A site that focuses on Adobe Photoshop tricks and techniques. There are many image examples, tips, and tutorials!
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Other

Ibm Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit the IBM homepage to learn about the IBM products, shop for specific products, get technical support, or manage your IBM account.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Testing the Edges

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students gain experience using the software/systems (engineering) design process, specifically focusing on the testing phase. This problem-based learning activity uses the design process to solve open-ended challenges. In addition to...
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Other

Web Style Guide: Basic Design Principles

For Students 9th - 10th
An online manual for Basic Design Principles for Creating Web Sites. Includes links to Philosophy, Interface Design, Site Design, Page Design, Web Graphics, and Web Multimedia and Animation chapters, with Appendices.
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Other

Red Herring: The Business of Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Monthly magazine covering the business of technology. Includes tracking of financial markets, articles, research and newsletters.
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Other

Motor Trend

For Students 9th - 10th
Motor Trend magazine delivers the latest news, issues, and events in the automotive industry. Coverage includes road tests, shows, "car of the year," and a buyer's guide.
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Other

Adobe Page Maker

For Students 9th - 10th
Adobe Systems Incorporated provides information about the software product Adobe PageMaker. Includes key features, solutions, and system requirements links.
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Other

Multimedia Authoring:systems and Applications

For Students 9th - 10th
Course notes in outline form on Multimedia Authoring:Systems and Applications. Gives background on authoring systems, application design and software tools.
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Other

Fas: Strategic Assessment: The Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
A strategic assessment of the role that the Internet is playing in the political process of America. The article looks at trends and makes predictions. Although geared toward the Department of Defense, the article is very comprehensible...
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Other

Java world.com: Design Techniques

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on the role of design in the context of the overall software development process. Includes the two phases of design techniques.
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Science U

Science U: Welcome to the Geometry Center!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Site provides information and activities on various aspects of geometry, from shapes to patters and symmetry. Make your own tetra puzzle or build an icosahedron in the classroom. Interactive and fun.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Foundations of Software Engineering: An Early History

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an early history of software engineering, dividing software engineering into three periods: the Pioneering Era (1955-1965), the Stabilizing Era (1965-1980), and the Micro Era (1980-Present).
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Shareware

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia article that defines and gives a brief history of computer shareware. Also includes sections on implementations, logistics, criticism of the shareware concept, examples, and external links.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Word Processor

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers a very complete definition of the word processor. Includes information on the origin of the word processor, word processing programs, and many hyperlinked terms.
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Popular Science

Popular Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Popular Science is a monthly science magazine covering the latest in science, technology, electronics, computers, software, automotive, and home technology.
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Article
Other

C++ Resources Network: History of C++

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features a description on how the C++ programminglanguage was developed.
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Other

Epson America: Welcome to Epson North America

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what's new, get info on all the various EPSON products, and go to other EPSON sites. You can also find out about job opportunities, and general corporation information.
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Other

Wpr: Designing for Multiple Browsers Without Being Bland

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on Web design that addresses multiple browser design techniques. A great site for learning how to make an effective web page.
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Article
Other

W3 Schools: Xml Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
XML stands for EXtensible Markup Language software, and was designed to describe data.
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Other

December.com: Net Tools

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides links and evaluations of dozens of pieces of software, ranging from languages to multimedia to email.