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Worksheet
Curated OER

Scientific Data-The Gift That Keeps on Giving!

For Students 8th - 10th
In this scientific data learning exercise, students solve 6 problems related to the data to be collected by the Solar Dynamics Observatory Mission. The problems include finding the number of bytes necessary in discs and drives to store a...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Computers: Knowing Your System

For Students 5th - 7th
For this computer related worksheet, students answer yes or no to eight questions related to software system requirements of Macintosh.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Computers: Inside & Out - Knowing Your System

For Students 6th - 7th
In this computer systems worksheet, students review the software system requirements in the box. Students then determine whether or not the system will support the software.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Computers: Inside & Out - Knowing Your System Hands On Worksheet

For Students 6th - 7th
In this computer systems learning exercise, students ask their parents or a teacher to help them find out the meaning to the computer systems phrases. Students write their findings on the blank lines.
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Lesson Plan
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Serial vs. Parallel Processing Activity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn the difference between parallel processing and serial processing computer systems by racing to complete a task of stacking blocks.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer Systems Design Career Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Department of Labor Career Guide that gives comprehensive information on data processing careers. Links include Nature of the Industry, Working Conditions, Employment, Earnings, Training and Advancement, Outlook, and Additional...