Term 1 Week 6

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are FOCUSING... on binary code to explain the use and significance of binary codes in computer science.
• We are FOCUSING... on binary and decimal systems to identify their different features and convert binary codes to base-10 (decimal) numbers and vice versa.
• We are FOCUSING... on the units in programming language to define what bits and bytes are.

Success Criteria: I can/have...

• explain what binary codes are and how they are used in computer programming
• convert binary codes to base-10 (decimal) numbers and vice versa
• define bits and bytes to show understanding of them

Activities:

1. KNOWLEDGE ATTACK: Watch these YouTube videos to take key notes and then answer these questions:
   • What are binary codes?  
   • Why are binary codes used for computer's functions?   
   • Bits vs. bytes; define them and briefly explain how each of them works, with examples.   
   
   
2. UNDERSTANDING & CONSOLIDATION: Complete the 14 short activities on BrainPop. 

• https://www.brainpop.com/dashboard/assignments/d882b8ca5b19d9b7d0576fb825401cc5/periods/c031c50bddc005908817c74018f11d68?product=bp

• How to Read and Write Binary (In 5 Minutes)    
• Understanding Computer Language - Bits, Bytes, and Binary!