Macintosh Classic

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/macintosh-classic

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the Macintosh Classic?The Macintosh Classic was a small computer made by Apple in 1990 that helped people learn about computers. It had a 9‑inch black screen and could run many Mac programs.
2. Why was the Macintosh Classic cheaper than other Macs?Apple made the Classic cost less than $1,000 by keeping its parts simple. This made it easier for schools and homes to buy a Mac.

CRT Display: Cathode Ray Tube display technology, common in older televisions and computer monitors, producing images via an electron beam.
Processor Direct Slot (PDS): An internal expansion slot on certain Macintosh computers designed for direct connection to the processor for upgrades.
MS-DOS: Microsoft Disk Operating System, a command-line operating system popular on IBM PC compatible computers during the 1980s and 1990s.
Industrial Design: The process of designing the physical form and features of products, focusing on aesthetics, ergonomics, and manufacturability.