Computers Then and Now

A Journey Through Time From Big to Small From Slow to Fast

What is a Computer?

A machine that helps us It can store information We can use it to learn and play Computers are everywhere today!

Computers Long Ago

Then vs. Now

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Sorting Game: Old or New?

Look at each picture Is it an old computer or new? Put old computers in one pile Put new computers in another pile

What Do You Think?

How do computers help us today? What can we do with computers? Why are small computers better? What might computers look like in the future?

Draw Your Computer!

Draw a computer from long ago OR draw a computer from the future Make it colorful and creative Share your drawing with a friend

What We Learned Today

Computers used to be VERY big Now computers are small and fast We can use computers to learn and play Computers keep getting better!