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Computers: Inside and Out - Bits and Bytes - Byte Math Worksheet
In this technology based instructional activity, students convert bytes into kilobytes in 10 problems using the hint that 1,000 bytes are equal to 1 kilobyte. They convert bytes into megabytes in 10 problems and convert bytes into...
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Bits and Bytes
In this computer programming learning exercise, students focus on bits and bytes. Students label 12 bytes by assigning on and off bits to each graph.
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Bytes and File Sizes
A bite of bits. The first lesson in a unit of 15 introduces the class to the byte. Pupils learn about other standard units for measuring file sizes, develop an understanding of relative sizes and the kind of units used to measure...
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Computers: Inside & Out- Bits & Bytes Worksheet
In this computer education instructional activity, students determine the values of the bytes by labeling the on and off bits using white and black rectangles. They study the patterns using white on bits, and black off bits.
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Scientific Data-The Gift That Keeps on Giving!
In this scientific data worksheet, 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 given...
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Encoding B and W Images
Imagine drawing with zeros and ones. The third lesson in a unit of 15 introduces the class to creating black and white images. Pairs get together to create an encoding scheme in order to make these images. They move on to a...
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Numeration Systems
In this physics worksheet, students complete 19 questions on binary numeration system. They explain how this system is used to operate computers.
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Single Event Upsets in Aircraft Avionics
In this aircraft avionics instructional activity, science fans read about the first unmanned air vehicle that collects data about the Earth and is subject to damage by cosmic ray showers. Pupils analyze two graphs of data showing the...
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Application of Scientific Notation
In this scientific notation worksheet, students solve eight problems about the sun, the planets and the universe using very large numbers expressed in scientific notation.
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Solar Dynamics Observatory: Working with Giga, Tera, Peta and Exabytes
In this solar observatory worksheet, students read about the solar observation data that NASA will be collecting. Students solve 6 problems related to the collection of data using computers to store the solar data using gigabytes,...
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Binary Math
In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus worksheet, students represent decimal numbers in binary form and compute with binary numbers. The four page worksheet contains eleven questions. Answers are included.
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How Many?
In this measurement learning exercise, students complete a 12 question multiple choice online interactive assessment about standard modern and ancient measurement.