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Students learn how computers can be used as a tool for visualizing data, modeling and design, and art in the context of culturally situated design tools. Connections between the design of the tools and mathematics will be explored.

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Day 10

Students will look at different kinds of data and tell a story from the data provided. The different stories among student groups will be related to the different types of data they are given.

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Days 8-9

The use of computers for communications and the impact this has had on society is discussed.

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Days 5-7 - Part IV

Have you ever wondered how a computer really works? Have you wondered what it takes for a computer to run and complete all of the tasks that you tell it to do? During this activity, you will be able to answer these questions and many more!

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Days 5-7 Part III

Search engines and how they work are explored through trying various internet search techniques. A selection of Internet resources that are useful for finding information are introduced as well as a selection of Web 2.0 applications. Several websites are evaluated by using a rubric to determine if they are “good” websites.

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Days 5-7 Part II

Search engines and how they work are explored through trying various internet search techniques. A selection of Internet resources that are useful for finding information are introduced as well as a selection of Web 2.0 applications. Several websites are evaluated by using a rubric to determine if they are “good” websites.

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