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Article
PBS

Pbs Kids Design Squad: Supporting Steady Hands

For Students 3rd - 8th
Have you heard of a disease called Parkinson's? When people have this disease they often show signs or symptoms, like shaking uncontrollably. This shaking can make doing simple things harder. Emma Lawton is a person with Parkinson's, and...
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Article
PBS

Pbs Kids Design Squad: Power Up!

For Students 2nd - 8th
Engineers work on many different kinds of projects and some even design video games! The coolest part about being an engineer is that they look at normal everyday objects in new and creative ways.
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Article
PBS

Pbs Kids Design Squad: Take a Look

For Students 3rd - 8th
See how a new mobile phone technology is helping people receive basic eye exams.
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Unit Plan
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Internet Safety : How to Avoid Malware

For Students 9th - 10th
Malware is one of the most common hazards to your computer when you're online, but it's easy to avoid. Developing safe and smart browsing habits can protect you from malware and other threats, like viruses. Securing your computer and...
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Handout
Other

Lucid: What Is a Network Diagram

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to make a network diagram, and see some examples.
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Article
Other

Beanz: Hidden Figures

For Students 9th - 10th
Dorothy Vaughn, Mary Jackson, and Katherine Johnson not only helped make history, they are part of a long line of women in computing.
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Article
Other

Beanz: Imagine: Build a Car

For Students 5th - 9th
One thing programmers do all day is imagine. When someone asks them to solve a problem with code, they start thinking and dreaming.
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Handout
Other

Basic Troubleshooting Techniques

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn some basic computer troubleshooting steps and strategies.
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Article
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Internet Safety: Wi Fi Security

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn tips and information about securing wireless internet networks.
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Article
Other

Opensource: 11 Considerations for Picking the Right Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand eleven considerations when choosing and evaluating technology.
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Article
Other

Perforce: Eight Version Control Best Practices

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn key version control best practices and how to apply them.
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eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Input & Output Devices

For Students 9th - 10th
Become familiar with the parts of the computer that we interact with daily: the input and output devices.
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Lesson Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Programming Curriculum Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
A guide to teaching computer programming.
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Professional Doc
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Pair Programming in the Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn about pair programming, a practice that promotes collaboration and is increasingly popular both in the industry and in coding academies.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Programming Case Study: Encouraging Cross Disciplinary Projects

For Teachers 9th - 10th
To give fellow teachers an idea for how they can teach the Khan Academy curriculum in a classroom setting, check out this case study. Here's one case study of how teacher Ellen Reller uses our curriculum in her classroom in Lowell High...
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer and Information Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Department of Labor, read about the job outlook for Computer and Information Systems Managers. Read about such things as work type to pay.
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Article
Great Idea Finder

The Great Idea Finder: Douglas C. Engelbart

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article on Douglas C. Engelbart, the inventor of the computer mouse.
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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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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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Website
Other

Fire Wall Tool Kit

For Students 9th - 10th
The FireWall ToolKit (FWTK) is a set of proxies which you can use to build your own firewall. This site provides downloads, documentation, FAQ and patches.
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Website
Other

Nation Job: Computers

For Students 9th - 10th
Site gives actual job postings for Network Control Operator and other areas with descriptions, locations and salaries.
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Handout
Other

Rtd; Konrad Zuse (1910 1995)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information about the engineer Konrad Zuse is provided at this site. Tells of his accomplishments and contribution to computer history.
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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.