Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III - - Central Luzon
Schools Division OF CITY OF MEYCAUAYAN
MEYCAUAYAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Camalig, City of Meycauayan, Bulacan

GRADE 7-MODULE 1
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Quarter 1- Week 1-2
Introduction to Information and
Communication Technology

Prepared by:
PAOLO A. RIVERA
Teacher I
Introduction
For the facilitator:

This module is about Introduction to Information and Communication Technology.

Learners will have to answer the pre-test, self- test and post-test on a separate sheet .
For the learner:
To learn most from this module, here are some tips that you have to remember.
1. Before proceeding to the lessons, don’t forget to take the pretest. Your score in the
test will give you an idea how much time you need to devote to each lesson.
2. Read the instructions and bear in mind precautionary measures.
3. Make sure that the needed materials are already prepared before doing any of the
activities.
4. Always answer the Self-Test and compare your answers to the key to correction.
5. For you to know how much you have learned from the module, answer the posttest!

Time to Explore

DURATION – Quarter I –WEEK 3 AND 4

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
to understand about the Introduction to Information and Communication
Technology. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different
learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level
of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course.

OBJECTIVES

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. understand where computer technology originated;
2. recognize the development of ICT;
3. apply the use of ICT at home, school and work; and
4. use ICT in order to keep abreast with current trends.
 What’s Up? (PRE-TEST)

Direction: Read and analyze the questions carefully. Choose the letter that
corresponds to the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.

1. This generation of computers is characterized by the use of vacuum

tubes.
a. First Generation c. Third Generation
b. Second Generation d. Fourth Generation
2. This Technology emphasizes the creation of intelligent machines that
work and react like humans.
a. Artificial Intelligence c. First generation
b. Third Generation d. ICT
3. This is processed data that is used to make meaningful decisions.
a. Data Processing Cycle c. Information
b. Telecommute d. ICT
4. This refer to the different types of advances in computing technology at
different periods in time.
a. Computer Generations c. Generation of ICT
b. Generation of web d. Generation X
5. This is a representation of facts, concepts, or instructions in a formalized
manner which should be suitable for communication, interpretation, or
processing by human or electronic machine.
a. Information c. Elements
b. Computer d. Data
6. Working at home or in another location outside an office with the help of
communication devices such as cell phones, fax machines, and
computers is called _____________.
a. Teleconferencing c. Virtual Reality
b. Telecommuting d. Videocall
7. The following are characteristics of processed data EXCEPT
__________________.
a. Artificial Intelligence c. First generation
b. Third Generation d. ICT
8. He is known as the Father of Modern Computer.
a. Gottfried Leibniz c. Blaise Pascal
b. Charles Babbage d. John Napier
9. This process turns raw data into meaningful information.
a. Data Processing Cycle c. Flow chart
b. Pseudocode d. sorting
10. This single chip is used in a computer for any arithmetical or
logical function to be performed in any program.
a. Integrated Circuit c. Microchip
b. Microprocessor d. Transistor
 Lesson
HISTORY OF COMPUTER AND ITS DEVELOPMENT
1.1

Computer is a programmable machine that

manipulates data according to a list of instructions.
The history of the computer started from a simple
device called abacus. It is a mechanical device that is
used to aid an individual in performing
mathematical calculations like addition and
subtraction. It was developed by the Egyptian in
10th Century BC but it was given its final shape in
the 12th century AD by the Chinese.

Abacus
https://study.com/academy/lesson
/how-to-use-an-abacus.html

As necessity demanded inventors created better

calculating devices. John Napier of Scotland
invented a calculating device in 1617 called the
Napier Bones. It allowed the operator to multiply,
divide and calculate square and cube roots by
moving the rods around and placing them in
specially constructed boards.

John Napier
https://www.thenational.scot/news/
17539648.how-the-math-skills-of-john-napier
-added-up-to-a-historic-invention/

In 1642, Blaise Pascal, a French scientist,

invented an adding machine called the Pascal`s
Calculator. It made use of gears to represent the
position of digits and it was its limitation to addition
and subtraction and it is too expensive.

Blaise Pascal
https://www.britannica.com/
biography/Blaise-Pascal
In 1671, Gottfried Leibniz, a German mathematician, modified the
Pascal calculator and developed a machine that could perform various
calculations based on multiplication and division. This
device was called Leibniz Calculator.
In 1833, Charles Babbage, a scientist from England
and considered as the Father of today`s modern
computer invented the Analytical engine, a device that
could keep data secure and it was considered as the
first mechanical computer.

Charles Babbage
: https://www.britannica.com
/biography/Charles-Babbage

As time passed, the demand

increase for more efficient and reliable
computers that could perform work
more quickly. In 1946, the first
successful electronic computer called
ENIAC stands for Electronic
Numerical Integrator and Computer
was developed by John Presper
Eckert and John W. Mauchi.ENIAC

https://commons.m.wikimediaorg/wiki/File:Eniac.jpg

ENIAC was a very huge and big computer. It took up the space of a
whole room and was only able to store limited or small amount of information.
It was so rudimentary that a basic cell phone from year 2000 is 1300 times
more powerful than ENIAC.

There are five generations of computer, First Generation (1946-1958), second

Generation (1959-1964), Third Generation (1965-1970), Fourth Generation
(1971-today), Fifth Generation (today-future).

First Generation, the first computers used

vacuum tubes for circuitry and magnetic drums
for memory, and were often enormous, taking up
entire rooms. They were very expensive to operate
and in addition to using a great deal of electricity,
generated a lot of heat, which was often the cause
of malfunctions.
VACUUM TUBES
https://newatlas.com/nasa-
vacuum-channel-transistor/22626

Second Generation, transistors replaced

vacuum tubes and ushered in this generation
of computers. One transistor replaced the
equivalent of 40 vacuum tubes.

TRANSISTOR
https://www.addicore.com/2N5401-PNP-General-Purpose-
Amplifier-Transistor-p/153.htm

Third Generation computers were invented in

1965. The used of Integrated circuits or IC in its
components is the defining characteristics of third
generation computers. The development of IC gave
birth to a new field of microelectronics. The main
advantage of IC is not only its small size but also its
superior performance and reliability compared to
previous circuits. It was first developed by T.S Kilby.
https://www.elprocus.com/how-
integrated-circuits-work-physically/
 The computers which we see
around us – the Personal computers –
belong to the fourth-generation
computers. The microprocessor is the
main technology behind this generation
of computer. It is a single chip that is
used by the computer for any
arithmetical or logical function to be
performed in any program. With the
use of microprocessor in the fourth-
generation computers, computers became very fast and efficient.
Microprocessor
https://www.google.com/amp/s/ph
ys.org/news/2018-07-microprocessor-primary.amp

Fifth Generation are those that process artificial intelligence or the ability
of a machine to exhibit intelligence by means of learning on its own. The use of
parallel processing and superconductors is helping to make artificial
intelligence a reality.

Activity 1
Search online for the different old and latest technology. Classify them as First, Second, Third,
Fourth, and Fifth Generation. Put a check on the appropriate column.

TECHNOLOGY First Second Third Fourth Fifth

Generation Generation Generation Generation Generation
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Lesson
DATA AND INFORMATION
1.2

One of the main roles of our computers today is to process data to

become more meaningful and useful in everyday living. Data is defined as a
representation of facts, concepts, or instructions in formalized manner which
should be suitable for communication, interpretation, or processing by humans
or electronic machines. When data is organized or classified, with some
meaningful values for the receiver, it becomes information. Data needs to be
reconstructed or reordered by people or machines to increase its usefulness
and value for particular purpose by means of data processing. Data processing
consists of input, processing and output. These are the three steps consisting
the data processing cycle.

Data Processing -Manipulation of data by a computer. It includes the

conversion of raw data to machine-readable form, flow of data through the CPU
and memory to output devices, and formatting or transformation. Any use of
computers to perform defined operations on data can be included under data
processing.

Input – Any information or data sent to a computer for processing is

considered input. Input or user input is sent to a computer using an input
device. The picture is an illustration of the difference between input and
output.
Input device examples:

 Keyboard
 Mouse
 Microphone for sound input
 Webcam
 Touchpad
 Scanner
 Switch
Processing – it is the actions a processor performs when it receives
information. It is a term describes the process of a software program
manipulating or extracting data from a stored file.
Output- is the stage where processed information is transmitted to the user. It
is any information that is processed by and sent out from a computer or other
electronic devices is considered as an output. In the picture, the bottom half
shows data being sent from a computer to a printer, which is also considered
as an output.

Data Processing Cycle

Input Processing Output

Information – is the processed data on which decisions and actions are based.
For decision to be meaningful, information must be;

 Timely – information should be available when required;

 Accurate – information should be error-free; and
 Complete – information should not mislead due to incompleteness.

Activity 2
Direction: Think an activity that demonstrates conversion of data into
meaningful information. State the Input, Process, and Output.
Example
Input: Answering data in the questionnaire
Process: Encoding of data into computer using Spreadsheet, Applying font
properties, color, page layout, etc.
Output: Generated Survey Result

1. Input:_________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Process:_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Output:_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

2. Input:_________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Process:_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Output:_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

3. Input:_________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Process:_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Output:_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Lesson
ICT at School, Home and Work
1.3

ICT is the familiar terminology that is widely being used in every being`s
life. Smartphones, tablets, gadgets, computers, laptops etc., are the products of
smart technology that have made human life smarter, easier and accessible.
ICT has not only enhanced the way of living but also became an integrated part
of everyone`s life.

ICT at School
The use of ICT in school adds value to teaching and learning, by enhancing the
effectiveness of learning.
At school, computers can help you;

 Find books in the library

 Research a topic
 Record or organize information
 Write report; and
 Deliver class presentation
ICT at Home
At home, many systems and appliances are computerized. Among these,
personal computers are especially useful because they let you:

 Communicate with others (friends, family, relatives etc.,)

 Source of information
 Choose and listen to music and watch movies
 Play games
 Attend to online class

ICT at Work
Computers are used to do these and many other tasks.

 Create documents;
 Maintain schedules;
 Place order and track sales;
 Track products and workers.
These days many people telecommute rather than work in an office. Many
people work from home or other location outside an office with the help of
communication devices such as cell phones, fax machines, and computers with
internet connection.

ACTIVITY 3

Answer the following questions.

1. How have you used ICT to help you do school assignments?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

2. What technological inventions of the last century made communication

easier?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

3. What do you think are the importance being a computer literate?

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

ACTIVITY 4
 HAVE COMPUTERS MADE
THE WORLD BETTER?

LIST 2 GOOD THINGS ABOUT LIST 2 BAD THINGS ABOUT

COMPUTER COMPUTER

DO YOU THINK COMPUTER HAVEMADE THE WORLD

BETTER? WHY?
 What’s Up? (POST-TEST)

Direction: Read and analyze the questions carefully. Choose the letter that
corresponds to the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper
1. Working at home or in another location outside an office with the help of
communication devices such as cell phones, fax machines, and
computers is called _____________.
a. Teleconferencing c. Virtual Reality
b. Telecommuting d. Videocall
2. The following are characteristics of processed data EXCEPT
__________________.
a. Artificial Intelligence c. First generation
b. Third Generation d. ICT
3. He is known as the Father of Modern Computer.
a. Gottfried Leibniz c. Blaise Pascal
b. Charles Babbage d. John Napier
4. This process turns raw data into meaningful information.
a. Data Processing Cycle c. Flow chart
b. Pseudocode d. sorting
5. This single chip is used in a computer for any arithmetical or logical
function to be performed in any program.
c. Integrated Circuit c. Microchip
d. Microprocessor d. Transistor
6. This generation of computers is characterized by the use of vacuum
tubes.
a. First Generation c. Third Generation
b. Second Generation d. Fourth Generation
7. This Technology emphasizes the creation of intelligent machines that
work and react like humans.
a. Artificial Intelligence c. First generation
b. Third Generation d. ICT
8. This is processed data that is used to make meaningful decisions.
a. Data Processing Cycle c. Information
b. Telecommute d. ICT
9. This refer to the different types of advances in computing technology at
different periods in time.
a. Computer Generations c. Generation of ICT
b. Generation of web d. Generation X
10. This is a representation of facts, concepts, or instructions in a
formalized manner which should be suitable for communication,
interpretation, or processing by human or electronic machine.
a. Information c. Elements
b. Computer d. Data

References
BOOK
Claour, Julius P.,'Tech Book Series: Mastering Information and Multimedia
Technology Computer Concepts with office productivity tools Grade 7 2017’, pg 3-12.

Website
https://commons.m.wikimediaorg/wiki/File:Eniac.jpg
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Blaise-Pascal
https://www.britannica.com /biography/Charles-Babbage
https://newatlas.com/nasa-vacuum-channel-transistor/22626

https://study.com/academy/lesson/how-to-use-an-abacus.html

https://www.addicore.com/2N5401-PNP-General-Purpose-Amplifier-Transistor-p/153.htm

https://www.elprocus.com/how-integrated-circuits-work-physically/
https://www.google.com/amp/s/ph ys.org/news/2018-07-microprocessor-primary.amp
https://www.thenational.scot/news/17539648.how-the-math-skills-of-john-napier-added-up-to-a-historic-invention/

COMPUTER KEY ANSWER G7 : MODULE 1 WEEK 1 and 2

Pre-test
1. A
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. D
6. B
7. B
8. B
9. A

10. B

Activity 1
** Answer may vary
Activity 2
** Answer may vary
Activity 3
** Answer may vary
Activity 4
** Answer may vary
POST TEST
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. A

5. B

6. A
7. A
8. C
9. A
10. D