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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: The Power of Mechanical Advantage

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn about the mechanical advantage offered by pulleys in an interactive and game-like manner. By virtue of the activity's mechatronic presentation, they learn to study a mechanical system not as a static image, but rather as a...
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Website
Other

Unisys

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all you need to know about Unisys at this site. You can get the latest news about the company, find out about career opportunities, learn about their services, software, and hardware available, and a lot more.
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Handout
Other

Karbos Guide: The Pc and Its Motherboard

For Students 9th - 10th
An easy-to-understand site that details the basic components of the PC hardware system. Charts and pictures included with links to other modules.
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Other

Karbos Guide: A Guide to Sound Cards and Digital Sound

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative site about the use of sound cards and the necessity for them in today's computer world.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Hard Drive Review

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students will demonstrate knowledge of hardware components associated with information systems.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Laser Printers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students will learn about laser printers. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the hardware components associated with information systems.
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Handout
Other

Steve Wozniak, a True Hacker Made Millionaire

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of Steve Wozniak, designer and programmer of Apple's initial computers. Includes a photograph.
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Article
McMaster University

The Microcomputer: Input

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about computer hardware input devices, types, and their uses.
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Graphic
Curated OER

What Is Networking Hardware?

For Students 9th - 10th
Clickable network map shows information on the types and uses of networking hardware. Very basic introduction.
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Handout
Other

Fas: Strategic Assessment: The Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Other

Cross Platform Network Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial with information on networking Windows and Mac Operating system computers. Includes hardware, and protocols.
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Handout
Tech Target

What Is: Find a Tech Definition: Encyclopedia

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can explore a wealth of encyclopedic definitions and topics regarding the internet and computers with this resource.
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Graphic
Other

Katinka Matson: Artist's Statement

For Students 9th - 10th
A site that shows images of flowers and other natural objects imported to the computer using a flatbed scanner and then printed as artwork. Read the artist's statement, then click on "Prints" at the top to see her work.
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Website
Other

Globe Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Globe Technology covers the latest news, issues, and events in computer technology on a daily basis.
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Website
Apple

Apple: I Pod

For Students 9th - 10th
At Apple Computer's iPod site, find out about the latest iPod models, pricing, accessories and news. This site also contains links to iPod Tech Support as well as to iTunes and the iTunes Podcast Directory.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Cd R

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Encyclopedia Wikipedia provides a definition of what a "CD-R," is. Includes an image, external links, and hyperlinked terms. A good site for familiarizing yourself with this storage device.
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Website
Other

Cspu: The Von Neumann Architecture of Computer Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent description of von Neumann architecture, it's implications, it's limitations, and attempts to use different architecture.
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Website
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Chromebook Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
A website with links to free tutorials about Chromebooks. Topics addressed include What is a Chromebook?, Choosing Between a Chromebook and a Laptop, Getting to Know the Chromebook Interface, Migrating to a Chromebook, Chromebook...
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Handout
Other

Tutorials Point: Difference Between System Software and Application Software

For Students 9th - 10th
A table comparing system software and application software.
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Handout
Tech Target

Tech Target: What Is?

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive online dictionary for thousands of the most current IT-related words. Browse alphabetically or by catagories like "Software," "Internet," "Computing fundamentals," "Networking" and more.
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Article
Other

Tech Soup: Do It Yourself Desktop Troubleshooting

For Students 9th - 10th
These basic steps to troubleshooting four common Windows-based computer problems are clear and easy to understand. Advanced tips are also included for the brave!
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Article
Other

Tech Soup: Networking 101: Concepts and Definitions

For Students 9th - 10th
Starts with a simple definition of a network and then explores the components of a network, how a network works, types of networks, communication protocol, and hardware.
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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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Activity
Scholastic

Scholastic: 100 Ways to Use Digital Cameras

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This resource presents 100 different ways to use a digital camera in the classroom.

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