Cipher Wheel

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In this activity, learners make their own encrypted code to pass along secret messages using a printable cipher wheel. Learners explore mathematical concepts and create their own simple algorithms to encode and decrypt messages to their friends and family. Includes a step-by-step instruction guide with pictures, examples of cipher algorithms to practice with, investigative questions to expand learning, and a section that explains the math behind the activity.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
30 to 45 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per student
Age Range:
Ages 8 - 18
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Engineering and Technology
    • Computing
      • Information Technology
    • Technology
      • Information and Communication
  • Mathematics
  • The Nature of Technology
    • The Design Process
      • Problem Solving

Informal Categories

  • Computers

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  • All rights reserved, Science Museum Group, 2020