Classroom Resource

Binary Numbers

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

Overview

The binary number system plays a central role in how information of all kinds is stored on computers. Understanding binary can lift a lot of the mystery from computers, because at a fundamental level they’re really just machines for flipping binary digits on and off. There are several activities on binary numbers in this document, all simple enough that they can be used to teach the binary system to anyone who can count! Generally children learn the binary system very quickly using this approach, but we find that many adults are also excited when they finally understand what bits and bytes really are.

Available in 13 languages.

Content Standards

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.

Unpacked Content

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.

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

https://classic.csunplugged.org/binary-numbers/

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Learning Activity

Resource Provider

CS Unplugged

Accessibility

License

License Type

Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike

Approved Date

2019-07-10

Curated by

Design by Adaptive Theme

Learning Resource Type