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4 concept maps of Evolution of Computers for ICSE Class 5 Computer Studies, each also written out as a text outline.

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4 Concept Maps

Timeline of Computer Evolution

Timeline of Computer Evolution

The map in words

  • 450 BC
    • Abacus invented by Egyptians
  • 1617
    • Napier's Bones developed by John Napier
  • 1642
    • Pascal's Adding Machine created by Blaise Pascal
  • 1673
    • Leibnitz Machine developed by Gottfried Leibniz
  • 1804
    • Jacquard Loom uses punched cards
  • 1833
    • Analytical Engine designed by Charles Babbage
  • 1944
    • Mark-I Computer designed by Howard Aiken
  • 1946
    • ENIAC developed by Eckert and Mauchly
  • 1949
    • EDSAC executes first program on May 6
  • 1950s
    • Second Generation starts using transistors
  • 1964
    • Third Generation begins with IC technology
  • 1972
    • Fourth Generation starts with microprocessors
  • 2010
    • Fifth Generation focuses on Artificial Intelligence

Evolution of Computers - Chapter Overview

Evolution of Computers - Chapter Overview

The map in words

  • Evolution of Computers
    • Early Devices
      • Abacus 450 BC
        • Invented by Egyptians
        • Heaven and Earth decks
      • Napiers Bones 1617
        • John Napier Scottish
        • Multiply Divide Square Root
      • Pascaline 1642
        • Blaise Pascal French
        • Add and Subtract
      • Leibnitz Machine 1673
        • Gottfried Leibniz German
        • All Four Operations
      • Jacquard Loom 1804
        • Punched Cards
    • History of Computers
      • Charles Babbage
        • Difference Engine 1822
        • Analytical Engine 1833
        • Father of Computer
      • Lady Ada Lovelace
        • First Programmer
        • Binary Number System
      • Mark I 1944
        • Howard H Aiken
        • Developed by IBM
      • ENIAC
        • Eckert and Mauchly
        • First Electronic Computer
      • EDVAC
        • Binary Numbers
        • Stored Program
      • EDSAC
        • Maurice Wilkes
        • Cambridge University
    • Generations
      • First 1940 to 1956
        • Vacuum Tubes
        • Machine Language
      • Second 1956 to 1963
        • Transistors
        • Assembly Language
      • Third 1964 to 1971
        • IC Chips
        • BASIC LOGO PASCAL
      • Fourth 1972 to 2010
        • Microprocessors
        • C++ Java Python
      • Fifth 2010 onwards
        • Artificial Intelligence
        • Robots Speech Recognition
    • Characteristics
      • Speed
      • Accuracy
      • Storage
      • Diligence
      • Versatility
    • Limitations
      • Cannot Decide
      • Cannot Think
      • Cannot Express Ideas

Timeline of Computer Evolution

Timeline of Computer Evolution

The map in words

  • 450 BC
    • ABACUS invented by Egyptians
  • 1617
    • Napier's Bones created
  • 1642
    • Pascal's Adding Machine
  • 1673
    • Leibnitz Stepped Reckoner
  • 1804
    • Jacquard Loom with punched cards
  • 1833
    • Analytical Engine designed
  • 1944
    • Mark-I Computer
  • 1946
    • ENIAC Electronic Computer
  • 1949
    • EDSAC with stored program
  • 1956
    • Second Generation transistors
  • 1964
    • Third Generation ICs begin
  • 1972
    • Fourth Generation microprocessors
  • 2010
    • Fifth Generation AI begins

Evolution of Computers

Evolution of Computers

The map in words

  • Evolution of Computers
    • Early Counting Devices
    • Mechanical Calculating Machines
    • Development of Early Computers
    • Generations of Computers
    • Characteristics of Computers
    • Limitations of Computers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Evolution of Computers for ICSE Class 5 Computer Studies?
Key topics in Evolution of Computers include Early Counting and Calculating Devices, Development of Early Computers, Generations of Computers, Characteristics and Limitations of Computers. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
What do the concept maps for Evolution of Computers show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Evolution of Computers connect: Timeline of Computer Evolution; Evolution of Computers - Chapter Overview. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Evolution of Computers for Class 5 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Evolution of Computers. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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