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Computer Science Unplugged

Kid Krypto–Public-Key Encryption

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Class members have an opportunity to experience how to use a public key to encrypt information and a private key to decrypt it. Groups create their own public key and encrypt information then develop private keys to decrypt this...
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Hurricane and Tornadoes Cryptogram Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 5th
When is hurricane season? Have fun with science using this cryptogram, in which learners reveal the answer by unscrambling 7 weather-related terms. Older students may know the answer without completing the puzzle, so be aware you may...
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Calculus Cryptogram

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this calculus worksheet, students solve an intriguing cryptogram addition puzzle comprised of calculus vocabulary words. There is 1 cryptogram and solution.
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Calculus Cryptogram

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this calculus activity, students solve an intriguing cryptogram comprised of the addition of calculus vocabulary words. There is 1 cryptogram and solution.
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Algebra Cryptogram

For Students 10th - 12th
In this algebra activity, students solve a cryptogram puzzle to prove that two wrongs add to a right.  There is 1 cryptogram and solution.
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Planet Cryptogram

For Students 4th - 5th
In this science worksheet, students answer six clues about the solar system. Students use their answers to complete a table with corresponding numbers for each letter.
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Three+Four=Seven

For Students 7th - 10th
In this math cryptogram instructional activity, learners add the words three and four to get the word seven. Each letter stands for a different number.
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Cryptogram: Can You Figure Out What the Message Says?

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this cryptogram worksheet, students use the letter and number code key to decipher the 12 words in a secret message about geography.
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Cryptogram

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this letter cryptogram learning exercise, students use the letter code to spell the message in the sentence. Students complete 18 words.
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Ancient Rome Cryptogram

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Ancient Rome cryptogram instructional activity, learners unscramble 9 words regarding the civilization and then use the numbered boxes to solve a riddle.
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Crack the Code

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students solve a cryptogram puzzle to determine facts about fossil fuels. They "crack the code" and describe their method of solving the puzzle to their classmates.
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Rock N Roll Philosophy

For Students 8th - 11th
In this philosophy worksheet, students identify the names of songs when given the first letter of each word.  This one-page worksheet contains 28 clues.  Answers are provided at the bottom of the page.
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Cryptogram

For Students 4th - 5th
In this cryptogram worksheet, students fill out the key to a code and decipher a cryptogram about Abraham Lincoln. Students fill in the missing letters and read the message. The pattern in the key is not obvious.
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Cryptogram: Grade Four Vocabulary List One

For Students 4th - 5th
In this cryptogram activity, students unscramble ten words by placing the correct letter in the shaded boxes. Students then use the numbered boxes to decode a cryptogram. There is no word list on the page.
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Cryptogram: Grade Two Vocabulary List One

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this cryptogram worksheet, students unscramble 9 words by placing the correct letter in the shaded boxes. Students then decode a cryptogram. There is no word list.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Recreational Mathematics

For Students 9th - 10th
Recreational Mathematics contains lots of fun links to Mathematical Art, Number Guessing, Puzzles, Cryptograms, and seven other fun topics. Each area is explored in depth and is appropriate for both students and teachers.
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Love To Know Media

Your Dictionary: How to Solve Cryptograms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article provides detailed tips on how to solve cryptograms such as looking for repeated words, solving the short words first, and looking for digraphs and common letters.
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Love To Know Media

Your Dictionary: Grammar Games

For Students K - 1st Standards
This is a list of 23 links to grammar games including word scrambles, charades, word puzzles, and other games.