Software Engineering Teacher Resources

During this lesson, students start to see the data structure they will use to store their images, towards finding a solution to this unit's Grand Challenge. Students are introduced to two-dimensional arrays and vector classes. Then they...

Students develop an understanding of the concepts of "push" and "pull" as they "save" stuffed animals from danger using LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robots. After learning more about the concepts through a robot demonstration, students explore...

This is a tutorial for creating a breadboard with an LED display as an educational outreach effort for the Telescope Array cosmic ray research project near Delta, Utah. When completed, the breadboard could be programmed to use actual...

From December 5-11, millions of kids in over 180 countries will take the Hour of Code challenge. The annual initiative, which coincides with Computer Science week, is organized by Seattle-based non-profit Code.org to demystify the world...

Kelly Ward, senior software engineer for Walt Disney Animation Studios, was responsible for bringing Rapunzel's locks to life in Disney's Tangled. The hair had to look realistic, but not too real. Learn about the physics of this animated...

This tutorial includes a video filmed at Google headquarters in Mountain View, California, computer scientist Sebastian Thrun and his team of software engineers are creating a fleet of self-driving cars. His innovative approach to...

Learn about computational thinking which involves a set of problem-solving skills and techniques that software engineers use to write programs that underlie the computer applications you use such as search, email, and maps.

The co-founder of the Internet Vint Cerf and software engineer Paola Mejia take us through the ins and outs of how networks talk to each other. [6:44]

Software engineer Tess Winlock introduces how the physical infrastructure of the Internet moves information. [6:41]

To give fellow teachers ideas for how they can teach Khan curriculum in a classroom setting, check out the case studies. Here's how software engineer-turned-teacher Jenny Oliver builds upon Khan's curriculum in her classroom.

The co-founder of the Internet Vint Cerf and software engineer Paola Mejia take us through the ins and outs of how networks talk to each other. This video lesson from Khan Academy is intended for students who are taking a high school...

Bhavna, a senior product manager, and Ram, a senior software engineer, talk about their financial goals and how they purchased a home in the Bay Area.

Watch a software developer explain how a love of math, science, and the creative process led him to pursue a career in information systems. [5:15]

This resource provides information about careers for computer systems analysts, computer engineers, and computer scientists. Includes information about the nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training, job outlook,...

A collection of lesson plans that can be used with the Lego Mindstorms NXT robots. Lesson plans include procedure, student handouts, and programming code.

What does a site reliability engineer do? Ruth Grace talks about her responsibilities and compensation as a site reliability engineer in the Bay Area. [1:58]

Students investigate how a mouse works by dissembling and evaluating its design. They are also challenged to improve the design by eliminating or changing components of the mouse they dissembled.

Use these tutorials to start some robotics projects with Spout, Spider, and Bit-zee bots.

After completing the electrical engineering project called Ant Bot, improve your machine and share your ideas with others.

Take part in some challenges after completing electrical engineering project, ant bot. SHare your ideas, and see how others have improved thier bots.

Introduction to the Lego NXT robotics platform. Recommending this not be harvested, just have single evaluation for it.

Ruth Grace talks about her path to become a site reliability engineer and the importance of mentors. [3:03]

In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad breaks down an action into a series of steps in order to program a robot to do what they need it to do. [4:50]

This resource provides historic information on length measurement in the United Kingdom. Click on the topics on the left toolbar of the article to find out more information.