Code Breaking

Today our gumshoes were up to the task of deciphering coded messages.  They looked at several different types of ciphers and codes and picked out patterns to uncover the underlying message.  They also wrote their own codes for their friends to crack.  Use these websites at home to continue with your explorations!

Mirror Writing

Cryptology

Code Examples

More Code Examples

Cryptokids

Crack the Code

We also practiced the Habit of Mind, Persisting as we looked at more DNA codes to match suspects to their crimes.  We used a "stuck on the escalator" analogy to discuss perseverance and taking the next step in our learning to overcome challenges.

Third graders sent their solo time reviewing median, mode, and range with some friendly penguin buddies.  They grouped the penguins to create data sets for their friends to calculate the averages.

Second graders used math along with crime scene investigation and looked at foot prints as evidence. They used their own shoe measurements to predict their height.  Did you know that the average foot length is about 15% of a person's height?   They then got to compare their actual height with that of their mathematical prediction.

 

We also threw in some brain stretchers and conquered the daily set puzzle!