Introduction
You will have roughly 20- 25 minutes to answer the following questions related to the invention of the computer and Computer Programming.
Copy and paste the following questions to Microsoft Word and answer them.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask for assistance.
Task
Watch the video & Use the internet to answer the following questions
https://www.brainpop.com/math/dataanalysis/computerprogramming/
Process
Use the internet to research answers
- Who created the first computer programming language? And in what year? What was the name of the program?
- Who invented the first computer?
- Who invented electricity?
- Who invented the internet?
- What software is currently used to program Apple products (IPhone, Mac)?
- As of now, what is the number 1 most popular programming software most currently used?
Watch Video
1. Which of these are most similar to computer programming?
a) Dictionary b) Encyclopedia c) Step-by-Step Manual to build a house d) Science textbook
2. What could a computer do without any programming?
a) Play sounds b) Nothing c) display images d) solve math problems
3. Imagine a car as a computer and its engine as a program. Which of the following is an input for the engine program?
a) gas pedal b) steering wheel c) windshield wiper d )window
4. A good algorithm must be:
a} detailed b) replaceable c)simple d) interesting
5. Please explain what is wrong with the following "code" to open a bottle S1. grip the cap with your index finger and thumb S2. open the bottle S3. Twist the cap.
Explain:
6) List the following in order from simplest to most complex: A) Function; B) Program; C) Step
7) Imagine writing a program that instructs a bird how to take off, fly, and land. What function is likely to be looped?
Evaluation
If you could program anything in the world, what would you program?