To talk to computer your need to speak its language.  One such language, or code, is binary.  It works by using a system of 2 symbols, base 2, often made up of 0’s and 1’s.  In this 1st binary code STEAM mini spark learn about binary code names.  

Spark your thinking!

1. Set up your STEAM mini spark recording page: #7: Binary Code Names

2. Check out first part of  this article on binary code. Write your name using UTF-8 binary code. Record your Code Name on your recording sheet.

3. Using the chart from the article, determine the person’s name from the name tag at the top of this mini spark. Record it on your recording page.

4. Watch this video and take detailed notes on your recording page.

5.  Start looking at binary codes that represent numbers.  At this site you will see numbers from 1-100. Choose 10 numbers to recordon on your recording page. Write about what you notice and any patterns you see.

6. Share your STEAM mini spark recording page with your teacher/EY coordinator.

Check out STEAM Mini Spark # 8: Binary Code Numbers