Binary Weaving

Computers use binary numbers (Base 2), a series on "ons" and "offs" that encode information. In this activity, students use the Ascii alphabet to encode a message into woven band, and then other students can decode the information.

Grades Covered: 4 through 12
Subjects Covered: Math

Curriculum topics:
  • Binary Numbers
  • Place Value
  • Exponents
  • Number Bases

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