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Subject : Computer Science Class : 7th grade Chapter : History of Computer Topic : History of Computer Duration: 45 minutes
Contents
- 1Objective:
- 2Materials Needed:
- 3Introduction (15 minutes):
- 4Timeline Activity (20 minutes):
- 5Interactive Discussion (15 minutes):
- 6Homework Assignment: Researching Inventors
Objective:[edit | edit source]
- To introduce students to the concept of the history of computers.
- To provide an overview of early computing devices and their significance.
Materials Needed:[edit | edit source]
- Whiteboard and markers or a computer/projector for digital presentation.
- Printed timeline of computer history.
- Images of early computing devices.
- Videos or multimedia resources on the history of computers.
Introduction (15 minutes):[edit | edit source]
- Begin with a brief discussion about the importance of computers in our daily lives.
- Ask students if they have ever wondered how computers evolved and where it all began.
- Introduce the lesson objective: understanding the history of computers.
Timeline Activity (20 minutes):[edit | edit source]
- Distribute printed timelines of the history of computers to each student or display it digitally.
- Discuss key points on the timeline, such as the invention of the abacus, the analytical engine, and the development of early computers like ENIAC and UNIVAC.
- Highlight major inventors and contributors, including Charles Babbage, Alan Turing, and Ada Lovelace.
Interactive Discussion (15 minutes):[edit | edit source]
- Engage students in a discussion about how these early computing devices compare to modern computers.
- Encourage students to share their thoughts on the significance of each milestone.
- Discuss how these inventions paved the way for the computers we use today.
Homework Assignment: Researching Inventors[edit | edit source]
- Assign each student or groups of students an inventor from the history of computers.
- Have them research and gather information about the assigned inventor for a presentation in the next class.