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MICTE 2080
2080 Magh 07
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Subject : Computer Science Class : 7th grade Chapter : Generations of Computer Topic : Introduction to Computer Generations Duration: 45 minutes
Objective:
- Students will understand the concept of computer generations.
Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers
Introduction (10 minutes):
- Discuss the importance of computers in our daily lives.
- Introduce the concept of computer generations and their significance in technology.
Main Content (25 minutes):
- First Generation (1951-1959) (5 minutes):
- Characteristics of the first generation: vacuum tubes, machine language.
- Show images of early computers like ENIAC.
- Second Generation (1960-1969) (5 minutes):
- Advancements in the second generation: transistors.
- Development of high-level programming languages like FORTRAN and COBOL.
- Show images of computers like IBM 1401.
- Third Generation (1970-1980) (5 minutes):
- Shift to integrated circuits (ICs), introduction of microprocessors.
- Development of programming languages like BASIC and Pascal.
- Show images of computers like DEC PDP-11.
- Discussion (10 minutes):
- Encourage questions and discussions about the evolution of computers.
- Ask students to relate the advancements to their understanding of modern technology.
Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Review key points.
- Assign a brief homework task: research and write a paragraph about one computer from the first three generations.