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Explore the evolution of computers through a group project focusing on breakthroughs and developments in each decade. Research, summarize, print, and create visual displays supported by pictures. Immerse yourselves in the history of computing as you document the key milestones.
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AGENDA – DIGITAL COMPUTER A AUG. 20, 2012 (MONDAY) • Lesson 1.3- History of Computers • Group Project: History of Computers • Day 1- Research/Organize • Day 2 – Summarize/Print • Day 3 - Cut/Glue/Add-ons
GROUP PROJECT • Today until Wednesday, you will be working on a group project which is about the history of computers. • Each group will research on the breakthroughs/developments in the computing systems during a particular decade or era. • Write ups should be supported by pictures. Print them and post them on a big poster board.
GROUP PROJECT • Some suggestions • - Date/Inventor/Invention/Picture • - Color print outs are highly commendable. • Each group shall provide their own poster. All other materials (glue, white/colored paper/scissors, etc) will be provided by me.
ASSIGNMENT PER GROUP Group 1 – Earliest history (before 1930’s) Group 2 – 1930’s Group 3 – 1940’s Group 4 – 1950’s Group 5 – 1960’s Group 6 – 1970’s Group 7 – 1980’s Group 8 – 1990’s Group 9 – 2000 - present