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Bill Gates
In this Bill Gates worksheet, students read about the life of the businessman, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Betting on China
Students study the USA Today articles about the economic rise and dominance of China. In this Chinese economy lesson, students read the article about China as an economic threat to the United States. Students study a pie chart and...
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Bill Gates and I: Simple Present (Negatives)
In this simple present tense worksheet, students read 15 sentences about Bill Gates. Students write a sentence with a simple present negative that contrasts Bill Gates with "me". Example: Bill Gates often travels. (I don't travel very...
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Albion: Usa v. Microsoft Corporation
This site offers Judge Thomas P. Jackson's findings and reasonings on why Microsoft was considered to be a monopoly. (Nov. 5, 1999)
Microsoft
Microsoft.com
The official Microsoft Web site. Find information about the company, press releases, product lines, events, training opportunities, and more. Download software updates and purchase software. A wealth of information and tools for users of...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: William H. Gates Iii
Biography of Bill Gates, co-founder and chairman of the Microsoft Corporation. Students can learn about the evolution of Microsoft Corp. and the life of Bill Gates through text, photos and interviews.
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum
This site includes a variety of exhibits, an artifact repository, special events and publications.
Microsoft
Microsoft: Bill Gates
This site provides a good biography of Chairman of the Microsoft Corporation, Bill Gates.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How State Budgets Are Breaking Us Schools
America's school systems are funded by the 50 states. In this fiery talk, Bill Gates says that state budgets are riddled with accounting tricks that disguise the true cost of health care and pensions and are weighted with worsening...
PBS
Pbs: Now: Global Health
Explore resources to connect the cultural, social, economic and political effects of disease on individuals, families and communities. Study philanthropic efforts of Bill Gates, research world health issues and write a grant proposal.
PBS
Pbs Triumph of the Nerds: A History of the Computer
This companion website for acclaimed PBS series "Triumph of the Nerds" explores the history of the computer, tracing the progression of computing technologies from the abacus to the World Wide Web.
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Dave Net: Bill Gates on Privacy
Dave Winer ponders the issues of privacy on the Internet, citing an email from Bill Gates and discussing digital encryption. Goes into depth about the debate on free speech and censorship of the internet.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Information Age
This exhibition surveys the history of information technology and its relation to society from the origin of the telegraph to the present. Its emphasis is as much on social as technical change. This support page contains background...
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Picturing Business in America: Bill Gates
A hedcut of Bill Gates from the Wall Street Journal along with a brief account of his development of Microsoft Corporation.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Picturing Business in America: Paul Allen
From an exhibit of hedcuts from the Wall Street Journal. Two dot-drawings of Paul Allen accompany a biography of this computer entrepreneur.
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The Register: Microsoft Gives Monopoly Robotic Legs
This article argued that Microsoft was becoming a monopoly in the robotics industry by supplying software as a general platform that all forms of robotics could use. (June 20, 2006)
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Bill Gates
Kids learn about the biography of entrepreneur Bill Gates including his early life, founding Microsoft, friend Paul Allen, Windows, fun facts, and charitable giving.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Bill Gates : Facts and Information
Useful biographical information about Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft.
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Bill Gates
A hedcut of Bill Gates from the Wall Street Journal along with a brief account of his development of Microsoft Corporation.
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Chemistry Land: Significant Figures and Fuzzy Numbers: Bill Gates
Drawn portrait of Bill Gates.