Have you ever wondered who came up with the idea of a computer or how computers were invented?  You will get your chance to find all about computers with this WebQuest!

You are a research analyst for a millionaire who is interested in starting her own computer business.  Your job is to find out all you can about computers- why they are made the way they are-and to present your findings to your boss in the form of a PowerPoint presentation.

Click on the link below to begin your research on the History of computers.  Record what you find on your Data Sheet.

The History of Computers

Once you have completed your research, exit out of the Internet and open the program Microsoft PowerPoint.  If you need help, raise your hand and your teacher will help you.

Create a slideshow in PowerPoint using the Checklist your teacher gave you.  Be sure to include all the important information that you found during your Internet research. You may want to use the planning sheet to help you design your PowerPoint.

Present your PowerPoint slideshow to your boss and her board members.

Each student will receive a maximum of 100 points total.  The points can be earned as follows:

*  Completed Data Sheet based on Internet Research (50 points)

*  Completed PowerPoint project based on the Checklist (35 points)

*  Presentation of Findings (15 points)

Neatness and spelling count!!!

You have learned about how computers developed into what they are today.  You can research more about computers by clicking on the websites listed below.
http://www.computersciencelab.com/ComputerHistory/History.htm

http://www.thocp.net/index.html

http://www.thocp.net/hardware/pascaline.htm

http://www.techiwarehouse.com/cms/engine.php?page_id=a24c7615

http://www.xnumber.com/xnumber/cmhistory.htm