1. Computer History Perform research and discover information on the history of computers. Complete this PowerPoint file. Write information in your own words. Redesign slides, insert sound, video or pictures. Save file in your My Documents folder. You have 2 minutes to present to the class.

2. Introduction There are 5 generations of computers and each are characterized by the technological developments of their time. Each generation has an approximate time period.

3. What is the time period and some of the major features of first generation computers?

4. What is the time period and some of the major features of second generation computers?

5. What is the time period and some of the major features of third generation computers?

6. What is the time period and some of the major features of fourth generation computers?

7. What is the time period and some of the major features of fifth generation computers?

8. Website Links

9. Marking Rubric Research done fully in ALL areas: 15 mks Research done in SOME areas: 10 mks Research done in FEW areas: 5 mks No Research done: 0 mks Research totally correct: 15 mks Research partially correct: 10 mks Research a little correct: 5 mks Research totally incorrect: 0 mks A LOT of relevant pictures used: 15 mks SOME relevant pictures used: 10 mks FEW relevant pictures used: 5 mks NO relevant pictures used: 0 mks Slide transitions and animations on ALL slides: 15 mks Slide transitions and animations on SOME slides: 10 mks Slide transitions and animations on FEW slides: 5 mks Slide transitions and animations on NO slides: 0 mks A LOT of website links given: 15 mks SOME website links given: 10 mks FEW website links given: 5 mks NO website links given: 0 mks