History of Computers Webquest

A "BIT" of Info About Computers
A WebQuest about the History of Computers

DUE: Week of December 6, 2010
Introduction

Who came up with the idea of a computer or how computers were invented? You will get your chance to find all about computers with this WebQuest!

Task

You are a research analyst for a millionaire who is interested in starting her own computer business. Your job is to find out all you can about computers- why they are made the way they are-and to present your findings to your boss in the form of a presentation.

Process

Click on the link below to begin your research on the History of computers. Record what you find on your Data Sheet.

The History of Computers

Once you have completed your research, exit out of the Internet and open a drawing program (KidPix, NetPaint, Paint (Windows), Appleworks. If you need help, please Kontactr Ms. Silverberg

Create illustrations using the Checklist your teacher gave you. Be sure to include all the important information that you found during your Internet research.

Present your artwork to your boss and her board members.

Evaluation

Each student will receive a maximum of 100 points total. The points can be earned as follows:

* Completed Data Sheet based on Internet Research (50 points)

* Completed pictures based on the Illustration Checklist (35 points)

* Presentation of Findings (15 points)

Neatness and spelling will count!!!

Conclusion

You have learned about how computers were developed into what they are today. You can learn more about computers by looking at websites listed below.

http://www.computersciencelab.com/ComputerHistory/History.htm

http://www.thocp.net/index.html

http://www.thocp.net/hardware/pascaline.htm


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