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Which subject	Computer science
What topic	History of computers
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 7
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Academic Subject: Computer science

Topic: History of computers

Grade Level: Year/Grade 7 (age 11-12)

Length of Lesson: 30 minutes

Learning Objectives:

• Students will learn about the key milestones in the history of computers.
• Students will understand how computers have evolved over time.
• Students will be able to identify important figures in the development of computers.

Materials:

• PowerPoint presentation
• Laptop or computer
• Whiteboard and markers
• Handout with key terms and figures

Procedure:

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Greet students and introduce the topic of the history of computers.
• Ask students if they know anything about the history of computers.
• Provide a brief overview of the lesson (key milestones, figures, etc.).

Lesson Content (20 minutes)

• Use PowerPoint presentation to guide the lesson.
• Cover key milestones in the evolution of computers, including:
  • The abacus and early computing devices
  • The industrial revolution and the Jacquard loom
  • Charles Babbage and the analytical engine
  • The first electronic computers (e.g. ENIAC)
  • The development of microprocessors and personal computers
• Discuss important figures in the history of computers, including:
  • Ada Lovelace
  • Alan Turing
  • Grace Hopper
  • Steve Jobs and Bill Gates
• Encourage questions and discussion throughout the lesson.

Homework (5 minutes)

• Hand out a worksheet with key terms and figures from the lesson.
• Instruct students to complete the worksheet for homework.
• Review answers at the start of the next lesson.

Assessment:

• Monitor student engagement and participation throughout the lesson.
• Review completed worksheets to assess understanding of key terms and figures from the lesson.

Homework Worksheet:

1. Who is Charles Babbage?
2. What was the first electronic computer?
3. Who invented the microprocessor?
4. Who was Ada Lovelace?
5. Who were two important figures in the development of personal computers?

Answers:

1. Charles Babbage was an English mathematician and inventor who designed the analytical engine.
2. The first electronic computer was ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer).
3. The microprocessor was invented by Intel in 1971.
4. Ada Lovelace was a mathematician and computer programmer who worked with Charles Babbage on the analytical engine.
5. Steve Jobs and Bill Gates were important figures in the development of personal computers.