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Back to the (binary) basics. The resource provides a simple overview of binary code and gives two different activities to introduce it to elementary and middle school learners. Classmates write and decode messages to each other in binary code.
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Instructional Ideas
- Pair pupils together to write coded messages to each other
Classroom Considerations
- Individuals should know how to add two-digit numbers
- For older learners, an introduction to the connection to exponents may be appropriate
Pros
- Kinesthetic activities are appropriate for younger learners
- Includes a printable table with binary code for letters
Cons
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