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Utah Exploring Computer Science

Lesson 2.4 Computers Speak Binary

Description

In this lesson, students will explore how computers use the binary number system to store and communicate information. Through hands-on activities, they will learn how sequences of 0s and 1s represent data in a computer, understanding the fundamental concept of binary code. This foundational knowledge will enable students to grasp how computers interpret complex information and the importance of secure data encoding in cybersecurity.


Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Explain the significance of binary in computer communication
  • Encode and decode messages using binary representation
  • Understand the role of transistors in storing and processing binary information