When you think about the greatest inventions in the world, transistors probably don't come to mind. Scholars learn about how transistors have had a huge impact on computing. The video also explains aspects of computing from vacuum tubes and ENIAC to modern computer chips.

Concepts

transistors, inventions, computer hardware

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• If available, have some transistors on hand so pupils can see the real thing
  

Classroom Considerations

• It is helpful if learners have some chemistry knowledge, such as covalent bonds and electrons
• Pupils should have familiarity with electric circuits

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Interesting graphics
• Simple explanations are great and don't overcomplicate the subject matter
  

Cons

• None