Overview: Explore Ada Lovelace’s contributions to computing during the Industrial Revolution, including her work on Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine.
• Activities:
o Video Review: Watch videos detailing Lovelace’s life and her pioneering programming work.
o Timeline Sorting: Organize events in Lovelace’s career to understand her contributions to the development of early computers.
o Extended Writing: Discuss Lovelace’s foresight into the capabilities of computers beyond mere calculation.
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