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This activity shows learners how computers use numbers to represent pictures. A grid is used to represent the pixels (short for picture elements) of a computer screen.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners will explore how product barcodes are scanned accurately and be able to "guess" the last number in a 13 digit barcode correctly every time.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners listen to songs and decode hidden messages based on the same principle as a modem. As a final challenge, learners decode the binary messages in a music video.

free Ages 6 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this math lesson, learners use simple addition facts to compute values (in dollars and cents) for their names.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 8 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity (on page 2), one person "programs" the other like a robot to move through a space, trying to get them to avoid obstacles and reach a goal.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners examine nanoscale structures of common things.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners will divide into teams or groups of equal size. “How many teams of three can we make?” “We need an equal number of children at each of the four computers.

free Ages 4 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this online version of the classic paper and pencil game, learners practice looking ahead to anticipate an opponent's move.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 11 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners will use Google Sky to observe features of the night sky and share their observations.

free Ages 4 - 11 10 to 30 minutes