Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Computer Printers

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete guide to computer printers including printers ABCs, types of printers, printer characteristics, printer interfaces, printer fonts, printer resolution, printer memory, printer definitions, and printer troubleshooting.
Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Computer Buying Help

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of Computer Hope is designed to help users understand and make better decisions when purchasing computer hardware, software and computers. Be sure to review the section 'Buying locations' which gives you tips and what to...
Article
BBC

Bbc: Science & Nature Hot Topics Computer Viruses

For Students 9th - 10th
This BBC "hot topic" contains a description of the types of computer viruses. It also provides different ways to prevent or eliminate computer viruses.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Image File Types and Size

For Students 3rd - 5th
There are so many different ways to save an image file it can be mind boggling. If you want to know whether to save your favorite photo as a jpeg, bmp, gif, or tiff then try this simple experiment.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Types of Scientists and Their Area of Expertise

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the different types of careers one can have as a scientist, whether you are interested in working with plants, animals, astronomy, computers, or microscopic organisms. The choices are limitless.
Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Information About the Computer Bus

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete guide to the computer bus, including descriptions of different types of busses, troubleshooting,and bus specifications.
Article
BBC

Bbc Bitesize: Data Structures and Data Types: Implementing Data Structures

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how data structures are implemented in computer programming.
Unit Plan
Learn My Way

Learn My Way: Using a Keyboard

For Students 1st - 5th
In this online course, students will learn how to use a computer keyboard to type text and numbers.
Article
BBC

Bbc Bitesize: Data Structures and Data Types: Variable Scope

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how global and local variables affect coding.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Flight Simulators: From Flaps to Flying

For Students 6th - 8th
Before pilots ever step behind the controls of a real jet they've already logged thousands of virtual air miles. It might not qualify you to fly a real jumbo jet, but you too, can learn the logistics of aviation by experimenting with the...
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Publishing Time

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
In this instructional activity, students will experience different types of publishing in order to strengthen their motivation and cultivate pride in their work. After utilizing the writing process, students will type out their writing...
Interactive
Arcademics

Arcademics: Owl Planes

For Students 1st - 6th
Owl Planes is a multiplayer typing game that allows students from anywhere in the world to race against each other while practicing typing and keyboard skills!
Website
PC Technology Guide

Pc Tech Guide: Scanners

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth article on digital imaging scanners. Includes operation with illustration, types, resolution, interpolation, bit-depth, and dynamic range.
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: A Magnetic Personality

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn about magnets and how they are formed. They investigate the properties of magnets and how engineers use magnets in technology. Specifically, students learn about magnetic memory storage, which is the reading and writing of...
Handout
Other

Caching Tutorial for Web Authors and Webmasters

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, provided by Mark Nottingham, defines the term "Cache," describes the different types of caches, and how caches work. Tips for using caches correctly in a site are also provided.
Handout
BBC

Bbc Bitesize: Development and Testing: Testing

For Students 6th - 9th
Testing is a major phase of developing software. See why it is important to use test plans and carry out different types of test.
Article
Other

Learn to Code With Me: The 4 Data Structures Every New Developer Should Know

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the four data structures evident inbn computer programming.
Article
Other

How Technology Is Improving Productivity and Efficiency in Manufacturing Sector

For Students 9th - 10th
The article describes how the use of different types of technology are improving manufacturing efficiencies, including 3-D printing, metrology (science of measurement), exoskeleton suits, and drones.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Sweating the Score: Can Video Games Be a Form of Exercise?

For Students 3rd - 8th
The majority of video games are sedentary, meaning done in one position, but there is an increasing trend toward video games where the players are physically active. Whether or not these type of video games can be considered exercise is...
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.
Handout
University of South Florida

Florida Center for Instructional Technology: What Is Networking Hardware?

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

Learn the Net: About Modems

For Students 9th - 10th
A basic overview and comparison of types of computer modems. Covers phone modems, DSL, cable modems, ISDN, and business T1 and T3 lines. Good animated illustration of data transmission.
Unit Plan
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Oscillator

For Students 9th - 10th
Oscillators are a type of circuit found in many types of electronic equipment, including clocks, radios and computers. (Java tutorial)
Website
NASA

Nasa Star Child: Planet Hop

For Students 3rd - 8th
Figure out your age and your weight on all the planets in the solar system using the formulas given here. Then type them into the correct place, and let the computer check to see if you are correct.

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