Bill Gates: The Man Who Changed Computers

This printout is a learning worksheet about Bill Gates, designed especially for students who want to learn about famous inventors and thinkers. It tells the story of how Bill Gates grew up in Seattle, Washington, and showed a love for reading, learning, and solving puzzles from a young age. When he was a teenager, he became very interested in computers, which at that time were big and hard to use. His curiosity led him to write his first computer program at just 13 years old, showing how early his passion for technology began.

After finishing high school, Bill went to Harvard University, one of the best schools in the world. But instead of staying to finish his degree, he decided to take a big risk and follow his dream. Together with his friend Paul Allen, he started a company called Microsoft in 1975. Microsoft’s goal was to make computers easier and more helpful for everyone. Their most famous creation, Windows, allowed people to use a mouse and click on pictures instead of typing long commands, making computers friendly and simple for homes, schools, and offices everywhere.

The worksheet also includes reading questions and a “What we can learn” section to help students think deeply about the story. The questions test understanding, vocabulary, and key facts about Bill Gates’s life. The “What we can learn” part reminds readers to stay curious, take chances, and use success to help others—just like Bill Gates did through his foundation that supports health and education around the world. Altogether, this printout is a fun and inspiring tool that helps kids practice reading, learn about technology, and understand how one person’s ideas can change the world.