TECH 1 Unit 1.3 - Computer History


Unit 1.3 Computer History


Use the links below to find information about

  • The 4 different eras of computers .

Essential Concepts (what are the big ideas):

  • Students demonstrate an understanding of the 4 different eras of computers.

Standards:

NETS 5 Technology research tools

  • Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
  • Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
  • Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

Components:

  • Read and answer questions on the history of computers
  • Research history of computing.
  • Take an assessment that shows understanding of history of computers.
  • Create a project---Powerpoint, iMovie, or Web Page-- that shows important concepts from this unit.
History of Computers- the 4 eras
Task One & Two- Partner/Individual
Task Three - Individual
Task Four - Individually/Partner
  1. Breakin' Down the History of Computers Links:

    1st website- Era #1- Timeline of History of computers

    2nd website- Era #2/3- History of Computers website

    3rd website-Era#4- Nerds 2.01 Age of the Internet

    4th website-
    History of Apple vs. Microsoft

 

See Mr. Hurt for Test...Make sure you have studied all 4 eras first!

 

  1. Powerpoint Presentation
  2. Video
  3. Web Page
  4. Example of Pages project
  1. Need Handouts? Use link below to download PDFs of handouts.
    History of the Internet Handouts(PDF)
 
All pages collected and edited by Ron Brown and Brock Hurt. It was Last Modified - Sun, 11, Jan, 2009, 09:50, PM