Binary Counter
This activity introduces binary counting, the difference between base ten and base two systems, and the reason binary is used in computing. You will create a paper tool that will help you convert numbers to binary.
Grade Levels
4
5
6
7
8
Duration (hours)
1
Overview
Have you ever heard someone say that computers or programming is just a bunch of ones and zeros? What does that mean? How can a computer operate using only ones and zeros? Lets find out!
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About the Activity
Accordion Items
Title
Activity 1: Base-10 vs. Base-2
Content
This first activity goes into detail about the differences between a base-10 and a base-2 counting system as well as why computers use the latter.
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Activity 2: Counting in Binary
Content
Using a table, we'll learn to count in binary using only 1s and 0s!
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Explore: Paper Binary Counter
Content
We'll learn to make a paper binary counter to convert base-10 numbers to binary!