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Bits & Binary
Youngsters love to write on their hands, and in this fabulous activity they are actually asked to. Using numbers written on the tips of their fingers, they will learn how the binary number system works. This hands-on activity is a...
Curated OER
Explorit's Computing and Internet History Quiz
For this online interactive computing and Internet history quiz worksheet, students respond to 10 questions. Students may check their answers to checked for accuracy.
Curated OER
Introduction to Computing and Project Development
Students use a computer and math to complete a science project. They review a brief history of computers as well as information on different operating formats will be included. In addition, students complete an overview of the hardware...
The Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute: The Case Files: Early History of Computing
Computers are ubiquitous today. Step back in time and meet some of the early inventors of precursors to computers, and of the first computers.
Science Museum, London
Science Museum: Online Stuff: Babbage
Charles Babbage is regarded as the first computer pioneer and originated the concept of a programmable computer. This biography details his accomplishments as a mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer
Other
Exploring Computer Science: Scope and Sequence
Exploring Computer Science is one year course consisting of six, six week long units. The course was developed around a framework of both computer science content and computational practice where assignments and instruction are...
Other
Fas: Strategic Assessment: The Internet
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...
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Serial vs. Parallel Processing Activity
Students learn the difference between parallel processing and serial processing computer systems by racing to complete a task of stacking blocks.
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Supercomputer Gordon
Located at the San Diego Supercomputer Center, Gordon is a completely new kind of supercomputer that uses massive amounts of flash memory to retrieve randomly organized data.
PBS
Pbs Design Squad: Lead Detecting Device
See how a design of a cheap and portable device can find lead in water.
PBS
Pbs Kids Design Squad: Supporting Steady Hands
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...
PBS
Pbs Kids Design Squad: Power Up!
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.
PBS
Pbs Kids Design Squad: Take a Look
See how a new mobile phone technology is helping people receive basic eye exams.
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Beanz: Hidden Figures
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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Beanz: Imagine: Build a Car
One thing programmers do all day is imagine. When someone asks them to solve a problem with code, they start thinking and dreaming.
Other
Lifehack: 20 Smart Home Technology Gadgets That Will Leave You Spellbound
With the advancement in technology, cool gadgets are entering homes and have changed people's lifestyles. Learn about them here.
Code.org
Code.org: Cs Fundamentals: Course B
Learn the basics of computer science and internet safety. At the end of the course, create your very own game or story you can share.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Computing Basic Statistics
Check your understanding of what simple statistics can be computed on a data set, in this set of free practice questions designed for AP Computer Science Principles students.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: A Button Function
This Khan Academy resource is an article that explores the function of a button on a keybaord.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: A Single Particle
This Khan Academy resource is an article about creating a particle system by first creating an object that will describe a single particle.
Other
Forces on Bridges: Mathematical Model
This resource presents information about the mathematical model of forces on bridges. Examples of a classroom activity are provided. The resource also involves using matrices to solve systems of equations.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: What Jobs Are Being Taken Over by Robots and Computers?
A list of jobs that were replaced, and are being replaced or assisted by robots and computers.