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Code Breakers

Code Breakers

by | May 1, 2018 | Class News

A code is a system of symbols, letters, words, or signals that are used instead of ordinary words and numbers to send messages or store information. A code is used to keep the message short or to keep it secret. Codes and ciphers are forms of secret communication....
Pigpen Codes

Pigpen Codes

by | Apr 24, 2018 | Class News

Pigpen – The Pigpen code is easier than it looks and is most students’ favorite. First, draw out the two grids below and fill in the letters. Find out more about this special coding here – Pigpen Code. Try this online conversion. Just type your message and...
The Tricky Triangle

The Tricky Triangle

by | Apr 16, 2018 | Class News

“The Tricky Wooden Triangle is a solitaire peg game that you jump your own pieces, like a game of checkers until you can no longer make a move. Since you can always move the position of where there is no peg there are thousands of different solutions to this...
Code Master

Code Master

by | Mar 19, 2018 | Class News

ThinkFun has board games and online games that stretch and sharpen your mind. These games make you think while you have fun! In Code Master, your Avatar travels to an exotic world in search of power Crystals. Along the way, you use programming logic to navigate the...
Color Codes

Color Codes

by | Mar 6, 2018 | Class News

Last week we played the logic game, Pico Fermi, Bagel. This week we will continue breaking the code using four digits or colors. The game, Mastermind, uses four colors. Here is how to play: Play and practice online – MASTERMIND. You don’t have the board...