Let’s Code!

When you hear codes you think of computers. Learning basic programming isn’t just a smart idea it. Learning how to build simple websites and games helps kids design, develop logic and problem-solving skills, and be creative.

cipherdisk However, codes have been around for a very long time. I loved secret codes when I was a kid. The ability to write a coded letter for a classmate was so much fun. Throughout history, world events have changed because of secret messages. Sometimes, however, it is important that only a few people understand the message. In the world of cryptology, codes are used to make messages secret by changing the words into something else. But, in order for your friends to understand the coded message, they need the key! If your friends have the key, and your enemies do not, your messages become secret.

For the next few weeks, you will learn about different codes, how to make codes, and what to look for when trying to break a code. Let’s start with the Cipher Disk.

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