History of Computers

Print this worksheet then watch the movies to find the answers to each question.

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1. What was the first thing used for counting?

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2. What was the first device made by man that was used for counting?

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Where was it made and When?

 

3. What was the importance of Charles Babbages machine?

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4. Which company made the first electirc counting machine?

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What did the government want them to do with their machine?

 

5. What was the important component of the first generation of computers?

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What problems did this type of computer have?

 

 

6. What was the important component of the second generation of computers?

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What were the big advantages of this technology?

 

 

 

7. What was the important component of the third generation of computers?

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8. What are integrated circuit chips made from?

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