B6 Computing · Term 1 Week 1: Generation of Computers and Parts of a Computer and Other Gadgets

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.1.1.1.1 - Learn about the Generation of Computers

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define the term “generation of computers” in their own words.
Identify and name the five generations of computers in chronological order.
Match each generation of computers to its key technology (vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, artificial intelligence).
Classify common computing devices (super computers, mainframes, minicomputers, microcomputers, mobile phones) under the correct generation.
Describe at least one way each generation changed how people live and work.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Introduction to Computing (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Generation of Computers and Parts of a Computer and Other Gadgets (1.1)
Content standard: B6.1.1.1 - Identify parts of a computer, technology tools and history of computers
Indicator: B6.1.1.1.1 - Learn about the Generation of Computers
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 1 (Week 1 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Computing Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 30
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Guide learners to discuss the Generation of Computers.
Microprocessors - Super Computers, Mainframe, Minicomputers and the main computer mixed Microcomputers, Mobile Phones, etc