Tennessee Coding I

Lesson 5.14 Computing History Research

Description

Students will investigate key milestones in the development of computers, operating systems, and digital communication. Through research and analysis of historical events, they will create and present a timeline that illustrates how computing has evolved into modern technology, citing specific textual evidence.

Objective

Students will be able to:

Research key milestones in computing history using news articles and instructional materials
Identify and analyze the impact of major technological advancements on modern computing
Organize research findings into a clear and informative timeline
Cite sources and use textual evidence to support their research
Present findings effectively, explaining how each milestone contributed to today’s computing landscape