Resume Project

Description- In this Caesar Cipher Project, we learned how to encrypt and decrypt messages. We began by using single digit keys, to shift each letter by a specific amount. Then, we incorporated a multi digit key which would shift every letter by a different amount. Lastly, we used all the things we learned to try and decipher a code that was given to us, by using 5 clues. Our mission was to find out what happened to Ms. Tran's cow. 

Procedure- We started off by using the single-digit key method, and shifting every single letter by the same amount, which resulted in the answer for the first four clues. When it came to the fifth clue, it wasn't so easy because we had to incorporate a ten-digit key in order to decrypt the final message. Finally, we ended up decrypting the fifth clue and got the ten-digit key which was: "650-806-9789".

SOUL REFLECTION:

S: Strength of work- I believe that my strength was my attitude and communication in this project. Although it was tough and we were negative at times, we truly wanted to solve the riddle and decrypt the key. Also, if I didn't understand the code, I would communicate with my partner and she would explain it to me. 

O: Opportunities to improve- I think I could improve on my problem solving skills. If I put more thought into the code, maybe we could have decrypted it sooner. 

U: Understanding- This mystery project was a good experience, because I learned how to encrypt and decrypt using single or multi-digit keys. Now, I have the basic knowledge I need to construct simple code.  

L: Limitations- One limitation that I came across during this project was the errors in my code. I came across numerous errors due to indenting, spelling errors, etc. Now I know that I should double check my work and be careful when typing.

WISCR- 

I- I was an insightful and critical thinker, because sometimes when my code would result with a syntax error, I would communicate with my partner to try and solve the problem. 

S- I was a clear communicator because I worked well with my partner when our code contained errors. We would communicate well and try our best to figure out what the problem was so that we could decrypt the message.