Task summaryWhat you will learn:
How a simple binary system can be applied to represent numbers Basic binary starting with 4 bit conversions How you will be assessed: A binary conversion worksheet |
Key terminologyBinary:
A number system used by computers based on high and low signals (1 and 0) to represent images, numbers, text etc. Bit: The smallest measurable unit of binary wither a 1 or a 0. |
Activities
Devising a warning systemRead the introduction on the image to the left. Find a partner and using the fire system sheet devise a system that the villagers can use to warn of approaching dragons.
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Dragons approaching now!There is a simple way to use just three bonfires to warn villagers of how many dragons are approaching.
Using your dragon attacks sheet find the different villages and work out how many dragons are approaching that village. Your teacher will give you a rough idea of where the villages are located. |
Assessment Task 1
Binary basicsAfter working in pairs to work out some simple binary use the Task 1 sheet you have been set to show your understanding of binary conversions. A copy of the sheet can be found here.
Going for Gold Check page 2 of the homework for the gold extension tasks |