History of Computers

To provide students with the insights necessary to understand the historical sequence of the development of the digital computer.

The students will be able to:

1. Identify which device is considered the first calculating device.
   
2. Explain that Charles Babbages Analitical engine was unique in that it was the first calculating machine that stored information and followed programs
   
3. Identify IBM as the Company that made the first electric counting machine?
   
4. Recognize that the development of the digital computer was impacted by the develpoment of new technologies.
   
5. Identify the Vaccum Tube as the key technology that enabled the The First Generation of computers.
   
6. List two problems inherant in the use of vaccum tubes in the construction of a digital computer.
   
7. Identify the Transistor as the key technology that enabled the The Second Generation of computers.
   
8. Identify the Integrated Circuit Chip as the key technology that enabled the The Third Generation of computers.
   
9. Identify that integrated circuit chips are made from silicon.
   
10. Hypothesize how computers might work 20 years from today.
    
11. Explain that a timeline is used to show the relationship between events over a specific time period.
    
12. Using a drawing of a rendition of a computer chip, operate the basic functions of electronic drawing software, so as to electronicly redraw what is seen on the orgiginal drawing.

NT.K-12.1

Basic Concepts and Understanding

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems. Students are proficient in the use of technology.

NT.K-12.2

Social, Ethical and Human Issues

Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology. Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software. Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

Learning Standards addressed in this unit:

English Language Arts Learning Standards

• Standard 1: Language for Information and Understanding
  • Listening and Reading
    • Key Idea 1

Mathematics, Science, and Technology Learning Standards

• Standard 2: Information Systems
  
  • Information Systems
    
    • Key Idea 1.
• Standard 5: Technology
  
  • Computer Technology
    
    • Key Idea 1 - Alternate
      
    • Key Idea 3
      
  • Technological Systems
    
    • Key Idea 1 - Alternate
      
    • Key Idea 4
      
  • History and Evolution of Technology
    
  • Key Idea 5
    
  • Impacts of Technology
    
    • Key Idea 1 - Alternate
      
    • Key Idea 6

Social Studies Learning Standards

• Standard 1: History of the United States and New York
  
  • Key Idea 3
    
  • Key Idea

The following instructional strategies will be used to deliver content and engage the students.

1.Lecture and Presentation

2.Overhead Projector with transparencies

3.Movies and DVD's

4. Computer software necessary: Microsoft Internet Explorer, SuperPaint, Tom Snider's Time Liner

5. Use of the World Wide Web to provide resources for the identification and collection of instructional resources.

6.Dittos and Worksheets

7.Teacher created websites and webpages

8.Hands-On, Project based instructional activities.

Techniques used to evaluate student progress: Homework, Oral Questioning, Classwork (written), Worksheets, Quiz's, Test, Project based instructional activities