Free 4th Grade Computers Past And Present Lesson Plan

Topic: Computers Past and Present

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will understand the evolution of computers and the difference between past, present, and future computers.
• Students will be able to identify and describe the different generations of computers.

Materials

• Images or videos of different types of computers
• Handouts with information about early calculating devices, early IT inventors, generations of computers, etc.

Warm-up

• Show the students a picture or video of a computer and ask them what they know about it.
• Ask them to share any information they have about the history of computers.
• Write their answers on the board or on a whiteboard.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the topic of the history of computers to the students and explain that we are going to learn about the progression of computers over time.
• Show the students another picture or video of a computer and ask them to compare it to the first one. Ask them to note any differences.
• Introduce the concept of generations of computers, and explain that each generation of computers is defined by its main features and capabilities.
• Show the students pictures or videos of various computers from different generations, and have them identify which generation each computer belongs to.
• Discuss the features and capabilities of each generation of computers, and how they have evolved over time.

Guided Practice

• Divide the students into small groups and give each group a set of images or screenshots of different computers.
• Have the students look at the images or screenshots and discuss which generation each computer belongs to.
• Have the students present their findings to the class and discuss as a group.

Independent Practice

• Give each student a piece of paper and have them draw a simple computer representation using only a pen and the paper.
• Have the students share their computers with their classmates and have a group discussion about their computers.
• Encourage the students to be creative and add their own unique touches to their computers.

Closure

• Review the main points of the lesson: the evolution of computers, the different generations of computers and the inventors of early IT.
• Ask the students to share what they learned about computers today and how they can use this knowledge in the future.

Assessment

• Observe students during the independent practice activity and provide feedback on their presentations. Evaluate the quality of the group presentations based on their use of technology and the information they present about the inventors of IT. Also assess students' understanding of the subject through a quiz or a short written assessment.