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Early Computing: Crash Course Computer Science #1

WARM-UP
Ex. 1. Match each concept with its description:
1. Abacus A. A machine designed by Charles Babbage to perform
2. Industrial Revolution polynomial calculations, but never fully completed until 1991.

3. Difference Engine B. An early tool for basic arithmetic, invented around 2500
4. Analytical Engine BCE in Mesopotamia.

5. Step Reckoner C. A job title for people who performed complex calculations
6. Human Computers manually, often using tables or basic tools.

7. Tabulating Machine D. Known as the "first programmer" for writing hypothetical


programs for an early computer concept.
8. IBM
9. Ada Lovelace E. Marked by significant advancements in agriculture,
manufacturing, and overall human productivity due to
10. Electronic Age
mechanization.

F. A mechanical calculator invented by Leibniz that could add,


subtract, multiply, and divide using gears.

G. Created by Herman Hollerith for the 1890 US Census, using


punch cards to quickly tabulate data.

H. The era characterized by widespread use of computers in


everyday life, transforming global society.

I. Founded after the success of the Tabulating Machine, this


company later became a leader in computing and data
processing.

J. An advanced, general-purpose computing device imagined


by Babbage that could store data, sequence operations, and
print outputs.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ex. 2. Fill in the gaps with the correct word or phrase from the list below:

CONSENSUS DATA TECHNOLOGY- PIONEERING COMPLEX


PROCESSING DRIVEN
CALCULATOR FUGURES INFORMATION DETAILED CREATOR

1. The abacus, invented over 4,000 years ago, acted as an early form of ______, allowing
people to add and subtract easily.
2. Charles Babbage's work on the ______ Engine aimed to simplify calculations for
mathematical and astronomical tables.
3. Early computers often used ______ to record data, which could be read by machines
to quickly tally information.
4. ______ was an early innovator in programming, creating instructions for Babbage's
theoretical machine.
5. In the 1800s, people employed as ______ would do calculations by hand, often relying
on books of pre-calculated values.
6. Advances during the ______ era transformed industries, making goods more
accessible and affordable.
7. The 1890 US Census was a challenge due to the ______ nature of manually counting
the large population.
8. Herman Hollerith’s inventions helped spark interest in computing for tasks in business
and ______.
9. Known as a key figure in early computing, Babbage is often credited as a ______ in
this field for his innovative ideas.
10. Today, computers and electronics shape our lives, marking what many consider the
beginning of the ______ era.
AFTER WATCHING
Ex. 3. In each group of four words, circle the word that does NOT fit with the others
based on its meaning or context in computing and technology.
1. Transistor – Logic Gate – Circuit – Abacus
2. Operating System – CPU – Analytical Engine – Virtual Reality
3. Tabulating – Punch Card – Computation – Mechanization
4. Automation – Industrial Revolution – Technology – Agriculture
5. Difference Engine – Human Computer – Memory – Slide Rule
6. Latitude – Astrolabe – Calculation – Transistor
7. Data – Artificial Intelligence – Operating System – Artillery
8. Charles Babbage – Ada Lovelace – Herman Hollerith – Step Reckoner
9. Internet – Cannon – Telecommunications – Stock Market
10. Self-Driving Car – Transistor – Virtual Reality – Agricultural Tools
Ex. 4. After watching the video, sort the following terms into the appropriate categories
below. Each term fits into one category. Some terms may be unfamiliar, so use context
from the video to help you decide.

Difference Engine circuit operating system transistor


Industrial Revolution Virtual Reality Step Reckoner automation
Logic gate census Tabulating Machine Abacus
data processing Artillery Range Table

Historical Devices and Modern Computing Technological Data and Information


Inventions Components Advancements Processing
Terms related to early Terms related to modern Terms describing Terms related to
computing or calculating computer hardware or advancements in organizing, processing, or
devices systems technology and their storing information
impacts on society
Ex. 5. In pairs, discuss the following questions:
1. What role do you think computers and technology play in our daily lives today,
compared to the impact of early inventions like the abacus or the Step Reckoner?
2. The video mentions that the Industrial Revolution and today’s “Electronic Age” both
caused global change. What similarities and differences do you see between these two
periods in terms of societal impact?
3. Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace are often called pioneers of modern computing. In
what ways did their work and ideas lay the foundation for the computers we use
today?
4. The video suggests that computers are becoming more integrated into nearly every
aspect of life. How do you see computing technology evolving in the next 20-30 years,
and what new challenges or benefits might this bring?
5. Given that early computing devices were initially used by the military and for large-
scale projects like the census, how has the purpose and accessibility of computers
changed over time?

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