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Worksheet
Curated OER

Binary Code,

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this binary code worksheet, students convert thirty-nine base ten numbers into binary.  Students are first asked to list binary numbers and then to change the binary code into base ten numbers.
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Values Written as Powers: Binary Numbers 9 to 16

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Challenge mathematicians to crack the binary code with an interactive that focuses on numbers nine to 16. A table reveals exponential equations to aid in answering multiple-choice questions. A discussion question gauges comprehension. 
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Activity
Computer Science Unplugged

Codes in a Song—Modems

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Let's listen to some codes. To understand how a modem sends binary numbers over a phone line, class member listen to the codes included in the provided mp3 files, translates the tones to binary numbers and then convert the binary numbers...
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Lesson Plan
TryEngineering

Give Binary a Try!

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
Learners apply binary code in software applications for computer engineers. In this binary code lesson, students read about binary code and its applications to computer engineers. They download software and read an online binary clock....
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Lesson Plan
Computer Science Unplugged

Count the Dots – Binary Numbers

For Teachers 4th - 12th Standards
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.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Binary Code Message

For Students 8th - 10th
In this binary code message, students convert numbers from binary numbers to base ten. This one-page instructional activity contains 26 problems.
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Values Written as Powers: Binary Numbers 17 to 24

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Boost mathematicians' proficiency of binary numbers 17 to 24 with an interactive comprised of six questions—multiple-choice, true or false, and a discussion. A color-coded table reveals binary equivalents to aid in the problem-solving...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Digital Codes

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Algebra II/Pre-Calculus worksheet, students convert numbers into binary, octal, and hexadecimal code and examine different uses for writing numbers in other bases.   The four page worksheet contains twelve multi-part questions. ...
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Activity
Computer Science Unplugged

Twenty Guesses—Information Theory

For Teachers 4th - 8th
How do we determine how much information to include and what can be left out? By playing a game of 20 questions, the class generates the best strategies for finding a number. They then move on to guessing the next letter in a short...
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Lesson Plan
Cornell University

Magnetic Mad Libs

For Students 6th - 8th
Examine the science behind computer communication. After defining the properties of magnets, learners simulate how a computer hard drive works by sending each other binary codes using the magnets. They use these communications to...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Math: Number Systems

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine other number systems, particularly the binary number system. They discover how to convert from decimal to other base systems. Students analyze the advantages and disadvantages of using the coded decimals.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Detective Digis and the Computer Caper

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Mathematicians participate in an hands-on activity to investigate the binary number system and write messages in binary code and have classmates decipher the messages. A said video on the topic does not seem to be available, but the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Review of Pointers

For Students 10th - 12th
In this programming worksheet, students answer 50 multiple choice and true or false questions on functions and binary numbers.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Review of Trees

For Students 11th - 12th
In this math learning exercise, students answer 50 multiple choice and true and false questions on trees, functions and algorithms. They interpret binary and mystery trees.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Communication - Vibration, Electronic Signals, and Electromagnetic Radiation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate how we use technology to communicate.