Audience
Students
Grade Levels
Grades K-4, Grades 5-8
Subject
Computer Science, Mathematics
Type
Hands-on Activities
Typically, we use ten digits — 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 — to represent numbers when counting, calculating, or communicating values. Computers, on the other hand, operate differently. They use “binary code” that uses only zeros and ones in a sequence of eight spots. Each pattern of ones and zeros over eight spaces represents a different letter, number, or other symbol. Binary code is the “language” to communicate information between computers, communication devices, and many more modern technologies.
In this activity, you will learn to write your name in binary code. Write it on your nametag when you’re done!