Did you know you can send a message using only zeroes and ones? This interactive resource presents an introduction to binary numbers. Through code cards, pupils learn to convert binary numbers to decimal numbers.

Concepts

binary code, numbers binary, patterns

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Create collaborative pairs to complete the worksheets together
• Have one member of a pair create and transmit a message to the other one who decodes it

Classroom Considerations

• Binary code cards must be copied and cut out prior to the lesson

Pros

• The lesson can be used at a variety of grade levels
• The concept is presented using patterns to make it easier to understand
• Answer are included

Cons

• The resource is slightly dated
• There is no cumulative assessment provided