History of Computer - Timeline
Grades 6, 7 and 8
100 Points
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For this project, you will create a timeline or flowchart with Microsoft Word
disclosing some of the most important historical computer milestones and
inovations dating back to 1936 until present. You don’t have to include every
single milestone, but I expect at least 20. (40 points)
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You should include some images (at least 5). (10 points)
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You should provide a brief summary of each milestone. (10 points)
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Citations must be provided for both image and texts. Or a list of references.
(see below for more info) (10 points)
In addition, include the answers to these questions with your timeline/flowchart.
You may copy and past it onto your Word doc. (total for all 5 questions - 30 points)
1. What does PC stand for?
2. What does CPU stand for?
3. What does dual-core processor mean?
4. What are some advantages and disadvantages of owning a Mac vs. PC
(Windows)
5. In 30 years, if you had to predict, what do you think will be the next
technological gadget or invention we don’t have today that we won’t be able
to live without?
Example: about 30 years ago we didn’t have cell phones. I can’t live
without mine, can you? Or IPods?
Below I included some useful links to get you started but feel free to explore further.
http://www.livescience.com/20718-computer-history.html
http://www.differencebetween.info/difference-between-mac-os-x-and-windows
http://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/?category=cmptr
http://www.softschools.com/timelines/computer_history_timeline/20/
Due date: You will have 3 - 4 computer classes to complete this project. Don’t forget
your name on your final printed copy. Please see next page for grading rubric.
Citation information link: http://ed.fnal.gov/lincon/issue_cite.shtml
Citation information for images: https://sites.google.com/site/shhslib//citinggoogle-images
NAME:
Grading Rubric
85-100 points =
outstanding
70-84 points =
Satisfactory
50 – 69 =
Needs Improvement
Description
Points
Timeline - organized layout containing at least 20 milestones
___/40
Images – at least 5
___/10
Brief description for each milestone
___/10
Citations included/Reference list
___/10
Answer to questions
___/30
Total Points
___/100