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In this activity, learners make their own binary code bracelets by translating their initials into 0s and 1s represented by beads of 2 different colors. In binary code, each letter is represented by a set of eight digits of either 0 or 1. Each digit is called a bit, and each set of eight digits is called a byte. With two letter initials, bracelets contains 16 bits, or 2 bytes of data. Activity includes a step-by-step instructions, Binary Capital Letters Guide and initials worksheet, suggested extensions, an explanation of the science behind the activity, and how bits and bytes relate to learners' lives.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Binary Capital Letters Guide
- Paper
- Writing Utensil
- Beads (2 different colors)
- Pipe Cleaners or String
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Computing
- Computer Science
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Engineering
- Computer Engineering
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Technology
- Information and Communication
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Computing
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Mathematics
- Number and Operations
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
- Computers
Other
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