Lesson plan for Senior Secondary 1 students on the topic "COMPUTING DEVICES 1 (Pre-Computer Age to 19th Century)".
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**Lesson Plan: Computing Devices 1 (Pre-Computer Age to 19th Century)**
**Grade Level**: Senior Secondary 1
**Subject**: Information Communication Technology
**Topic**: Computing Devices 1 (Pre-Computer Age to 19th Century)
**Duration**: 60 minutes
### Lesson Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
1. Understand what constitutes a computing device and its historical context.
2. Identify key computing devices from the pre-computer age to the 19th century.
3. Discuss the significance of major computing devices in human history.
### Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and computer with internet access
- Presentation slides or printed handouts
- Example artifacts or images of ancient computing devices (e.g., Abacus, Slide Rule, Antikythera mechanism)
- YouTube video on historical computing devices (optional)
### Lesson Activities and Timeline:
#### 1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- **Welcome and Roll Call** (2 minutes): Greet students and take attendance.
- **Objective Overview** (3 minutes): Briefly explain what they will learn about the evolution of computing devices.
- **Warm-up Discussion** (5 minutes): Ask students to name any ancient tools or devices they think might be considered early computers. Jot down their answers on the whiteboard.
#### 2. **Presentation and Lecture (20 minutes)**
- **Definition and Context** (5 minutes): Define a computing device and explain its importance in history. Provide context about human needs that led to inventing computing devices.
- **Historical Overview** (15 minutes): Use slides or handouts to discuss key devices, including:
- **Abacus**: Early calculator invented by the Babylonians.
- **Antikythera Mechanism**: Ancient Greek analog computer used for astronomical calculations.
- **Napier's Bones**: Early 17th-century device for multiplication.
- **Slide Rule**: An essential tool for engineers and scientists before electronic calculators.
- **Pascaline**: Blaise Pascal’s 17th-century mechanical calculator.
#### 3. **Video and Discussion (10 minutes)**
- **YouTube Video** (5 minutes): Show a short educational video outlining the history of computing devices up to the 19th century.
- **Guided Discussion** (5 minutes): Facilitate a conversation about the video. Ask the students which device they found most interesting and why.
#### 4. **Group Activity (15 minutes)**
- **Research and Presentation**: Divide the students into small groups. Assign a specific device to each group (e.g., Abacus, Napier's Bones, Pascaline).
- **Instructions**: Each group will research their assigned device and prepare a brief 3-minute presentation on its history, function, and significance.
- **Presentations**: Allow each group to present their findings. Encourage other students to ask questions.
#### 5. **Summary and Q&A (5 minutes)**
- **Recap**: Summarize the key points covered in the lesson.
- **Questions**: Open the floor for any questions from the students.
### Homework Assignment:
- **Writing Assignment**: Ask students to write a 1-page essay on how they think the development of early computing devices has influenced modern technology. They should reference at least two devices discussed in class.
### Evaluation:
- **Participation**: Assess students based on their participation in discussions and group activities.
- **Presentations**: Evaluate the group presentations based on content accuracy, clarity, and engagement.
- **Homework**: Review and grade the writing assignment to assess their understanding of the lesson.
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With this plan, you'll be able to guide students through an exploration of the fascinating history of computing devices, teaching them both the evolution and significance of these technological milestones.