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(gr. 4-6)
A great independent study or small group unit for kids to learn more about codes and ciphers.
LESSON 1 - CHARACTERISTICS
OF A SPY
LESSON 1 - CHARACTERISTICS
OF A SPY
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Create a mind map or a bubble map of spy characteristics!
What skills do spies use?
How would you describe a spy to an alien?
What are some physical characteristics of spies?
What might be some tools a spy would use?
To Do:
• Create some sort of visual display of your ideas, and share it with your teacher!
• Follow this link to learn all about steganography!
• Follow this link to learn all about Culper Cipher.
Follow along as we read the Anna Strong book.
Go back to the Culper Cipher PowerPoint and break the code!
Answer the questions at the end of the PowerPoint. Take notes!
• Next - learn all about the Keyword Cipher.
Create your own coded message using either a keyword cipher, a shift key cipher, or the Culper Code.
Make the ink - you will need to work with your teacher for supplies or do this at home!
Use the ink to encode a funny joke.
Let dry.
Share with someone to see if they can crack the code!
• Learn all about the Polybius Cipher.
LESSON 2 -
CAESAR CIPHER
LESSON 2 -
CAESAR CIPHER
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• Learn all about the Caesar Cipher (download PowerPoint and make sure you do all the pieces of the presentation!)
•Complete this Caesar Cipher Practice.
• Create a two-sentence cipher.
• Learn about the “Brute Force” cipher and Frequency Analysis.
Use these tools:
• Learn all about the Pigpen Cipher.
• Watch this video: Pigpen Video
Is this good cipher to use? Why or why not? Take notes!
Pigpen practice - write a compliment to another classmate
• CIA Break the Code- https://www.cia.gov/spy-kids/games/games_code.html
LESSON 3 -
OBSERVATIONS
LESSON 3 -
OBSERVATIONS
We are going to learn about CIA observation games!
• Go to this site to learn more about the Aerial Analysis: https://www.cia.gov/spy-kids/games/index.html
--from this page, click "Photo Analysis." Complete "Intermediate" for practice and "Advanced" for points.
• Classroom observation: list at least 20 items you observe in the classroom. Be as detailed as possible.
• Learn more about Frequency Analysis website and decipher game
• Do this on your own then check your work!
Create a Cipher Wheel and send a coded message.
Code word : vhl yhql prof ph wig yhq fqmp prdd fr ptr sher whle ip im stiscrg wiga moqsr
Need a clue?
When you think you've cracked the code - here is the answer!
LESSON 4 -
MORE CIPHERS
LESSON 4 -
MORE CIPHERS
Use cipher wheel for this activity. If you need to make another one, here is the template: Cipher Wheel
• Do this challenge: Aerial Analysis
• Create a Phone Character ciphered message.
• Learn more about Ciphers: Watch Video: Keyword Cipher Example
• Use Create Code pdf and make your own keyword cipher.
• Read A Tale of Buried Treasure (pay special attention to page 32)
• Learn more about Book Ciphers.
• Learn more about the Star Wars Alphabet.
LESSON 5 -
CODE BREAKOUT
LESSON 5 -
CODE BREAKOUT
• Create your own - Secret Agent Code Name
• Learn all about some of the most Difficult Ciphers here!
• Follow this link and take on the challenges: https://spyscape.com/article/can-you-crack-these-10-mind-boggling-ciphers-and-codes
• Create your own Braingle. It's like Wordle, but random numbers!
LESSON 6 -
MORSE CODE
LESSON 6 -
MORSE CODE
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• Watch this video about the book Jackrabbit McCabe and the Electric Telegraph by Lucy Margaret, and then watch this video to learn more about Morse Code.
Here is Morse Code:
Finally, • Go to this page and solve the message!
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