Computer Science Discoveries Unit 5 Chapter 1 Lesson 7: Combining Representations (18-19)

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

6

Overview

This lesson combines all three types of binary representation systems (ASCII characters, binary number, and images) to allow for the encoding of more complex types of information in a record. After seeing a series of bits and being asked to decode them, the class is introduced to the idea that understanding binary information requires the understanding of both the system that is being used and the meaning of the information encoded.

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Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 6

DLCS18.6.21

Identify varying data structures/systems and methods of classification, including decimal and binary.

UP:DLCS18.6.21

Vocabulary

  • data structures
  • decimal
  • binary

Knowledge

Students know:
  • how to recognize a binary number system including bits and bytes.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify how binary can be used for bit representation in pixels.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • there are several data structures and methods for classification.

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Lesson/Unit Plan

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