Computer Science:

Grades 11 and 12

Note: The list of resources in this section provides an update to Computer Science 20, 30: A Bibliography for the Secondary Level (1999).

Computer Concepts (Print-Non-Fiction). Shepherd, Robert D. EMC/Paradigm Publishing (LRDC), 1998. 124 p. Order no. 9734 ($26.10 pbk.).

From hardware and operation systems to applications and the Internet, this resource provides a discussion of all the key concepts. This is an excellent book to use as an introduction to computer science or literacy. The text is clear and concise, and the photographs provide an excellent opportunity to see the actual components being discussed. An index and a glossary are included.

Suggested Use: General

Other Use: Information Processing 16, 26, 36

Dave's Quick 'n' Easy Web Pages: An Introductory Guide to Creating Web Sites. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Lindsay, Dave and Lindsay, Sean, illus. Erin Publications (ERN), 2001. 116 p. ISBN 0-9690609-8-X ($15.95 pbk.).

As the title states, this is an excellent resource to use when there is a need to create your own website. The areas of layout, hyperlinks, colour, images, sound, animated images and banners are all covered in a step-by-step approach. An index is included.

Suggested Use: Internet and Multimedia

Other Use: Information Processing 16, 26, 36

Information Technology (Video). (Career Options for Women Series). Third Wave Communications Inc. (MGR), 1999. 24 min. Dup. order no. V6849. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G6843 ($8.25 loose-leaf).

(CAN) This program from the Career Options for Women Series focuses on the information technology business. Canada. s fastest growing industry. It introduces three women who are successful in this field. a desktop support analyst, a software developer and a computer sales and service technician.

Supporting print is available from Media Group.

Suggested Use: Career Opportunities

Other Use: Career Guidance: Middle Level

Programming in C++ (Print-Non-Fiction). Knowlton, Todd. South-Western Publishing Co. (NEL), 1997. 518 p. ISBN 0-538-64886-4 ($55.00 spiral-bound).

This resource is aimed at high school computer science students. It presents clear, practical explanations to teach beginners the basics of programming in C++, but also is structured in such a way that the advanced student will find it useful. The layout is broken into step-by-step procedures with examples and hands-on exercises to help the student along. Some of the areas covered include background information on how computers are programmed, variables and constants, strings and screen I/O, pointers, arrays, linked lists and recursion. An index and a glossary are included.

Suggested Use: Computer Programming

The Teacher's Complete & Easy Guide to the Internet. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Heide, Ann and Stilborne, Linda. Trifolium Books Inc. (LRDC), 1999. 354 p. Order no. 8912 ($25.65 pbk.).

This is a comprehensive and easily understood introduction to Internet use by teachers for personal use, professional development or conducting activities with students. The book shows teachers how to connect to the Internet and how to use it for research, communication, collaborative projects and publishing. The resource provides suggestions for class projects using the Internet and applications for students with special needs as well as information about acceptable use policies, search engines, interactive sites and software needs. The book includes a table of contents, a bibliography and an index.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Other Use: Information Processing 16, 26, 36; English Language Arts 20; English Language Arts 30; Social Studies: Grades 7-9

Visual J++ 6 Secrets (Print-Non-Fiction). Wood, Chuck. IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. (GAG), 1998. 754 p. ISBN 0-7645-3138-7 ($84.99 pbk.).

If Visual J++ programming language is being covered in class, this detailed guide will be a useful reference for the advanced student. Many examples and screen drawings are included. An index is provided.

The accompanying CD provides many strategies for developing Windows applications with WFC, Dynamic HTML and ADO.

Suggested Use: Application Programming; Computer Programming

Visual Studio 6 for Dummies (Print-Non-Fiction). Mansfield, Richard. IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. (GAG), 1998. 453 p. ISBN 0-7645-0374-X ($42.99 pbk.).

This resource provides a good overview to Visual Studio 6. It is ideal for students who already know the basics about programming. The information in this book can be used to build high-powered websites. Many step-by-step interactive examples are used. An index is included.

Suggested Use: Application Programming; Computer Programming; Internet and Multimedia