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Subjects
Grades
Brief Description
Students learn about the importance of cryptography in World War II and create number-based codes.
Objectives
Students learn about the history and uses of cryptography and practice their math skills as they develop number-based codes.Keywords
cryptography, enigma, math
Print or online resources related to cryptography and World War II, such as
http://home.ecn.ab.ca/~jsavard/crypto/jscrypt.htm
Lesson Plan
Invite students to read print and/or online materials about the importance of cryptography in World War II and to explore Paper and Pencil Systems in A Cryptographic Compendium. Then have each student create a number-based code and write a message that will stump his or her classmates.Assessment
Evaluate students on the creativity and math proficiency they demonstrate while developing their number-based codes.Lesson Plan Source
Education WorldSubmitted By
Linda Starr
National Standards
World History: Mathematics:
NM.5-8.1
NM.5-8.8
NM.9-12.1
NM.9-12.8
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