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History of Computing Science

History of Computing Science: Past Computer History

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth lecture and PowerPoint slideshow on the history of computing can be found here. It gives an overview of the advances in science that made desktop computers possible, starting with the invention of counting, to the...
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Computer Knowledge: Computer Knowledge Virus Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a tutorial which includes an overview of viruses, types of viruses, the history of viruses, and virus prevention.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Things to Do at Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Families can come together through games designed to make history something fun and integral to family life. Build a sod house like prairie settlers did in the 1800s. Go back in time to visit five families that lived in the same house...
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Virginia Tech

Vt: Alan Turing

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a detailed biography of Alan Turing.
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History of Computing Science

History of Computing Science: Basic & Other Languages

For Students 9th - 10th
There are many computer programming languages in use today. This lecture series presents a brief description of the progression of programming languages.
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Rutgers Marine & Coastal Sciences: Cool Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
Students and teachers can explore the work of marine scientists and observe the ocean from their computers. Learn about Rutgers Coastal Ocean Observation Laboratory, discover why oceanography is important, and see what life is like in...
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Yale University

The Wit and Wisdom of Grace Hopper

For Students 9th - 10th
Quotes from Grace Hopper, a pioneer in computer programming.
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Webdesigner Depot: 20 Years of Adobe Photoshop

For Students 9th - 10th
Adobe Photoshop is a well-known software title that has been used by a large number of computer users. The software product turned twenty years old in February 2010. This site explores the twenty year history of the famous program.
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Mancala V2.0

For Students 9th - 10th
Play the ancient game of Mancala online! Three levels of difficulty are offered for you to test your skills against Mancala Web.
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Technofile: Gary Kildall and the Origins of the Pc

For Students 9th - 10th
An article of how Gary Kildall invented the world's first DOS and Kildall's introduction of DR DOS.

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