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Other

Robelle: How to Debug a Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Tips and suggestions for debugging software programs are offered for users of HP3000 and HP-UX.
Primary
Other

Understanding Object Oriented Programming

For Students 9th - 10th
This site compares procedural programming and design with object oriented programming and design, contrasting the pros and cons of both approaches when trying to solve a sample problem.
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Other

Stroustrup: The C++ Programming Language

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource provides information about the C++ programming language by the creator of C++.
Handout
Other

Geotechnical Software Services : Java Programming Style Guidelines

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes Java coding recommendations that are common in the Java development community.
Handout
Other

Geotechnical Software Services : C++ Programming Style Guidelines

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the C++ coding recommendations that are common in the C++ development community.
Handout
Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon: A Library of Parallel Algorithms

For Students 9th - 10th
A page for accessing code for a collection of parallel algorithms.The algorithms are implemented in the parallel programming language NESL and developed by the Scandal project. There is a brief description along with its complexity (in...
Handout
PBS

Pbs: People and Discoveries: Kdka Begins to Broadcast 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS details the history of radio and KDKA (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) the first radio station to offer programming. Mentions: advertising, NBC Radio, mass culture.
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PBS

Nova: Volcano Swat Team

For Students 9th - 10th
After the eruption of Nevado del Ruiz killed more than 23,000 people in Colombia in 1985, the U.S. Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance asked the U.S. Geological Survey to design a program to help foreign governments cope with volcano...
Activity
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University

Npac Reu Program: Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Northeast Parallel Architecture Center, Syracuse University, provides a quick overview of the definition of function, as well as the role of domain and range.
Handout
Danuta Bois

Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Grace Murray Hopper

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biography of the programming pioneer, Grace Murray Hopper. Discusses her education, teaching career, and distinguished career as a naval officer.
Handout
Yale University

The Wit and Wisdom of Grace Hopper

For Students 9th - 10th
Quotes from Grace Hopper, a pioneer in computer programming.
Website
Other

Historical Boys' Clothing: The American Civil War: Reconstruction

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the major programs of the Reconstruction period after the Civil War, and the discrimination that African Americans faced, such as from the Black Codes and the Ku Klux Klan. Also discusses the amendments made to the Constitution...
Handout
Other

Adobe: Page Maker Tutorial Simplify Your Life With Templates

For Students 9th - 10th
Simplify your life with PageMaker's predesigned templates. This tutorial will explore how to access and use the program tutorials.
Primary
PBS

Pbs Newshour: The Gi Bill's Legacy

For Students 9th - 10th
Jim Lehrer, on his NewsHour program, offers an extensive interview with several historians discussing the impact of the GI Bill in transforming American society. Read what Stephen Ambrose, Doris Kerns Goodwin, Haynes Johnson, and Michael...
Article
CNN

Cnn: Student News April 25, 2014

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
News program reports on the current events of the day. Includes a video, transcript and critical analysis questions.
Professional Doc
Other

Brandeis University: How Planning and Reflection Develop Young Children's Thinking Skills

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Young children ages three to six are capable of making thoughtful decisions about their behavior and keen observations about their environment. We can promote the development of thinking and reasoning in young children in the early years...
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Environmental Science: Mineral and Energy Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Students explore the topics of mineral extraction, renewable and nonrenewable resources, and hazardous wastes in this comprehensive, interactive module.
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Anatomy and Physiology: Urinary System Regulation

For Students 9th - 10th
By completing this module, students will discover how the liver, kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra all work together to maintain homeostasis in the human excretory system.
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Anatomy and Physiology: Reproductive System

For Students 9th - 10th
Through informational text with printable notes, animations, video clips, and practice questions, students discover the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems.
Activity
US Department of Energy

U.s. Department of Energy: Coal: Our Most Abundant Fuel

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. has enough coal to last for the next 200-300 years. So why are we not using more of it? This article describes the different types or "ranks" of coal, the history, and the problems with burning coal for energy.
Unit Plan
Geographypods

Geographypods: Theme 3: Economic Development: Agricultural Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
This learning module looks at features and types of agricultural systems, including large scale commercial farming, small scale subsistence farming, causes and effects of food shortages, and how food aid is distributed during a famine....
Activity
NASA

Nasa: Rocket Modeler Iii 1.2h Beta

For Students 9th - 10th
This NASA program offers users the opportunity to understand rocket design by working with variable values. Java is needed for RocketModeler III 1.2h to run.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Activity: Is There Really Life on Mars?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) activity explores the controversy over whether or not there is life on Mars. Part of the Mysteries of Deep Space Program that originally aired in April 1997, the activity includes instructional...
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PBS

Nova: Mystery of the First Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the transcript of the NOVA program about Kennewick Man, how he was found, and why his discovery was so important.