DI Learning Plan
Name of Activity: Writing Messages in
Binary
Unit: 13- Operating Systems and Binary Code
Course: Introduction to Digital
Technology
Activity: 13.1
Standards/KuDos
KNOW: Students will know how the alphabet and basic numbers are translated into binary code.
UNDERSTAND: Students will understand the relation of words and numbers to specific strands of binary code.
BE ABLE TO DO: Students will be able to translate messages to and from binary code.
Pre-Assessment/Formative Assessment Notes
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Teacher will introduce assignment.
They will give a brief definition of what binary code is.
Finally they will direct students to the assignment to begin.
How Will They Learn
__x__ Single strategy that engages all:
_____ more than one modality (auditory, visual, kinesthetic)
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Students will open the “Binary Cheat Sheet” (document provided) to get familiar with what codes go with
letters and numbers.
They will go through the assignment page and decipher the example binary strand.
Finally, they will create their own binary code message and swap them with classmates.
Application Activities
____ Same for all
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_____ More than one learning preference (MI)
_____ other
_x__ tier by learning preference
____ tier by readiness
____ tier by challenge/complexity
Students can create a short simple message or a more complex one that requires more time and effort to
translate.
Independent Application
__x__ individual work
_____ tier by challenge/complexity
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____ tier by readiness
____ student choice based on interest
_____ with a partner
_____ in a small group (MI)
Students will create their own code to trade with other students in order to become better versed in binary
code.
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Closure
____ activity
____ review:
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____ question and answer
____ critical reflection
__x__ sharing of products
_____ question posing
____ exit slips
____ other
The students will trade their codes with other students in order to get more practice with translating binary
code.
They should be encouraged to try codes that are slightly more complex than theirs in order to advance their
understanding.
Post Assessment
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Have the students discuss the difficulties they had with translating binary code messages and any tricks they
used to help remember the codes for letters or numbers.
Teacher can determine what projects are assessed and whether they want to add more activities to this
lesson.
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