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Lumen Learning

Lumen: Success Skills: Computer Based Writing

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson focuses on using word processing programs to complete writing assignments. It uses Microsoft Word 2013 as a model for videos that show basic, intermediate, and advanced word processing skills. It also lists free alternatives...
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Usenix: The Advanced Computing Systems Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is devoted to professionals on the cutting edge of the computing world and contains membership information, news links and professional development opportunities.
Article
History of Computing Science

History of Computing Science: Technology Advances

For Students 9th - 10th
The transistor and the integrated circuit were two inventions that fueled the technology explosion. This lecture presents a brief discussion of these two inventions.
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Columbia University

Columbia University Computing H Istory: Hollerith 1890 Census Tabulator

For Students 9th - 10th
Herman Hollerith's tabulating machine was a very important advancement on the historical timeline of computing devices. This site describes how the machine worked and the role that it played in the development of the computing devices...
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 15: The Changing American Landscape

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The rise of American cities between 1865 and 1900 was spawned by the industrial revolution. Technological advancements in industry and transportation fathered the enormous growth of large cities across the United States. This led to the...
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Planetary Science Institute: Building Planets at Psi

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about the Planetary Science Institutes's advanced computer software, which it uses to model the way the solar system may have formed. Includes some insights into the results already obtained.