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This Encoding B and W Images lesson plan also includes:
- CSP: Tips and Tricks - Encoding Images
- Intro to Pixelation Encoding B and W
- Activity Guide - B and W Pixelation Widget (PDF)
- Activity Guide - B and W Pixelation Widget (Doc)
- Activity Guide - Extension: Magnify an Image (PDF)
- Activity Guide - Extension: Magnify an Image (Doc)
- Activity Guide - Invent a B and W Encoding Scheme (PDF)
- Activity Guide - Invent a B and W Encoding Scheme (Doc)
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Imagine drawing with zeros and ones. The third lesson plan in a unit of 15 introduces the class to creating black and white images. Pairs get together to create an encoding scheme in order to make these images. They move on to a using a widget to encode their images before learning about the idea of metadata as it refers to the dimensions of the picture.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- For pupils that have a hard time with coding an image from scratch, have them create their image on graph paper first
- Have pupils share their bits with others to recreate their images by hand on graph paper
Classroom Considerations
- Review the tutorials in order to understand the coding and the use of the widget
Pros
- A video shows how to use the pixelation widget
- One of the extensions ties in compression with images
Cons
- None