Learn a bit about binary code. Pupils find out what network engineers do by watching a video in which a real-life engineer explains the math she uses in her job. As an associated activity, they consider how binary numbers work and answer questions on the topic.

Concepts

networking, binary code, numbers binary, exponents

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite the school district's network specialist to give a presentation
  

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes learners know how to evaluate exponents
• A solid understanding of place value is necessary
  

Pros

• Provides a printable worksheet for the activity
• Gives separate answer key for instructors
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

6.EE.A.1