Introduction to Computer Science and Technology

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Introduction to Computer Science and Technology

The History of Computers

This lesson will be used to introduce Unit 1: Trends in Technology. The main content will be to introduce the history of computer so that students will understand the rapid advancements that have occurred in the field of technology.

The purpose is to explain that computers are a relatively new technology. Students will gain the knowledge about the pioneers of modern technology and how quickly technology has advanced.

CALIFORNIA STATE CONTENT STANDARDS

4.0 Introduction to Computer Science and Information Technology

4.1 Computer Science and Information Technology: Students will understand computer science and information technology concepts necessary to function in a rapidly changing technological, global society

4.1.4 Knowledge management and business processes: use technology and electronic media to identify, analyze, and create workflow, communicate a collective understanding.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

1. Computer History Museum www.computerhistory.org

2. IBM History http://www.ibm.com/ibm/history

3. Microsoft History http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/museum

4. The Apple Museum http://www.applemueseum.seastar.net/

EARLY COMPUTERS

FIRST GENERATION COMPUTERS

SECOND GENERATION COMPUTERS

THIRD GENERATION COMPUTERS

Computer Chip

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