Bands: Years 5-6, 7-8
Duration: 1 hour
Can you unscramble the hidden message?
Unscramble a hidden message by figuring out missing letters in common words. This activity uses a a substitution cipher, and students can go on to create their own hidden messages. Substitution ciphers are an example of encryption, which is used when data needs to be sent securely.
Key concept |
F-2 | 3-4 | 5-6 | 7-8 | 9-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Digital systems |
(ACTDIK001) | (ACTDIK007) | (ACTDIK014) | (ACTDIK023) | (ACTDIK034) |
Learn the basics of encryption through simple activities that convert plain text into simple ciphertexts.
Learn how data is protected using encryption.
