Description
In this lesson, students learn more about the history of the computer. The lesson starts with a Microsoft PowerPoint whole class presentation that gives an overview of computer history from the 1950’s through current times. Next, students work in small groups to research history information from an assigned decade and then to create a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint (or Google Slides) to share with the class. Students take notes during the presentations and then culminate their learning with a short quiz over the material. A study sheet is provided to cover the material from each decade that will be tested to give students an opportunity to review the information (or to assist in the case of absences or presentations that are incomplete).
This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary grades or high school as well.
Files included:
• Teacher & Student Resources
• Microsoft PowerPoint presentation (for teacher presentation to the class)
• Note sheet for PowerPoint presentation and student presentations
• Team Planning Sheet
• Student Expectations, Instructions and Grading Rubric for History Presentation Project
• Study sheet: Computer History Facts
• Multiple choice quiz (includes answer key)
Total Pages: 55
Teaching Duration: 1 week
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