Lesson Plan
Hardware Evolution Plan
Understand the historical development of computer hardware from early machines to modern technology.
This lesson helps students appreciate technological advancements and understand current hardware capabilities.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
30 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Hardware Evolution
10 minutes
Step 2
Timeline Activity
20 minutes
Step 3
Reading Assignment
20 minutes
Step 4
Class Discussion
20 minutes
Step 5
Quiz and Wrap-Up
20 minutes
Slide Deck
Introduction to Computer Hardware Evolution
1940s: The ENIAC
1950s: The Transistor Revolution
1960s: Integrated Circuits
1970s: The Microprocessor
1980s: The Personal Computer Era
1990s: Networking and the Internet
2000s: Mobile Computing
2010s and Beyond: The Future of Computing
Conclusion
Reading
Discussion
Quiz
Historical Hardware Quiz
Answer Key
