### Lesson Plan: History of Computers III
**Grade Level**: Primary 3
**Subject**: Information and Communication Technology
**Topic**: History of Computers III
**Duration**: 45 minutes
#### Objectives:
1. **Knowledge Objectives**:
- Students will be able to identify key developments in computer technology from the early 21st century.
- Students will understand how computers have evolved in terms of size, speed, and usability.
2. **Skills Objectives**:
- Students will develop the ability to recognize important figures and milestones in computer history.
- Students will be able to explain the purpose and impact of various computer innovations.
3. **Attitude Objectives**:
- Students will appreciate the rapid advancements in technology.
- Students will be encouraged to think imaginatively about the future of technology.
#### Materials:
- Interactive PowerPoint presentation
- Pictures of early and recent computers
- Internet connection for a brief video
- Whiteboard and markers
- Printed worksheet with a timeline activity
- Coloring supplies
#### Procedure:
1. **Introduction (5 minutes)**:
- Greet the students and introduce the topic of the lesson: *History of Computers III*.
- Ask students to share what they remember from the previous lessons about computers.
- Briefly recap the history discussed so far, focusing on key inventions and inventors.
2. **Content Delivery (15 minutes)**:
- Present a PowerPoint showing the timeline of computers, with special attention to the developments of the early 21st century.
- Highlight key milestones such as the development of smartphones, tablets, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.
- Show images of early 2000s computers compared to modern ones, noting differences in size, speed, and usability.
- Play a short video clip (2-3 minutes) summarizing recent advancements in computer technology.
3. **Activity (10 minutes)**:
- Divide students into small groups and distribute a worksheet with a timeline activity.
- Instruct each group to place the given computer milestones in the correct order on the timeline and match them with their descriptions.
- Walk around, providing help and answering questions as needed.
4. **Discussion (10 minutes)**:
- Bring the class back together and review the timeline activity as a group.
- Ask reflective questions such as:
- How do today’s computers differ from those in the past?
- What are some benefits of these technological advancements?
- How do you think computers will change in the next 10 years?
5. **Conclusion (5 minutes)**:
- Recap the main points discussed during the lesson.
- Emphasize the rapid pace of technological change and its impact on daily life.
- Assign students a creative homework task: draw a picture or write a few sentences about what they think computers will look like in the future.
#### Assessment:
- Informal assessment through observation during the group activity and class discussion.
- Review of the timeline activity for understanding of key milestones and sequencing.
- Evaluation of the homework task to gauge imaginative thinking and comprehension.
#### Extension:
- For students who are ahead: Provide additional reading or videos on specific innovations like virtual reality or quantum computing.
- For struggling students: Offer a simplified version of the timeline activity with fewer milestones and more visual aids.
#### Reflection:
- After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what could be improved for future lessons.
- Consider students' engagement levels and their grasp of the new content.
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This lesson plan aims to provide an engaging and interactive exploration of recent computer history while fostering students' curiosity about technology and its future.