Cryptography Lesson Plans

1. Functions and Their Inverses and Cryptology/Intermediate and College Algebra/10-12
...ding_questions.doc - Other Instruction What activities will students engage in to help them perform well on the assessments? Activity 1. Study of functions/inverses (see Functions guiding questions attached in the assessment section for more detail) (Aproximately 2 weeks) Procedure: Introduction to cryptography-the study of coding, decoding, and code breaking Explain how integers are used for encoding and decoding Students will research ways that cryptography has been used in real world settings and create an exhibit (posterboard, PowerPoint presentation, etc) to share research with other students. Student...

2. Michael Sirois' GirlTech Pages--Cryptography Unit--Teacher's Info
Teacher page for the History and Analysis of Cryptography Unit Each layer in a system builds upon previous layers Topic: The history of cryptography and its current applications in our society. Michael Sirois, Lanier Middle School, Media 2000 Teachers using this lesson online: Your current URL is http://www.crpc.rice.edu/CRPC/GT/msirois/Lessons/crypto/teac...

3. Breaking the Code
...Templates See more... Featured Programs E-Learning Home > Lesson Planning Channel > Lesson Planning Article LESSON PLAN Featured Graphic Click here to return to the article Breaking the Code Subjects Mathematics World History Grades 6-8 9-12 Brief Description Students learn about the importance of cryptography in World War II and create number-based codes. Objectives Students learn about the history and uses of cryptography and practice their math skills as they develop number-based codes. Keywords cryptography, enigma, math Materials Needed Print or online resources related to cryptography and World War...

4. Coding History
...science classroom, you may find questions arising regarding the history of this unique field. Exploring how codes came about, and the division of this field into three separate sciences provides an excellent basis for independent study projects. The following provides a brief introduction of Codes, Cryptography, Coding Theory and Information theory. A summary of the background of each, along with resources, and the names of individuals who made major contributions are also included. Codes Cryptography Coding Theory Information Theory Codes Definition: Any set of words, letters, colors, numbers or signs tha...

5. Secret Sharing with Linear Equations
...utes to decode, where each student was given iO index numbers and corresponding ordered pairs. Their homework was to neatly write up the work and equations for all given index numbers, and write a brief essay describing and critiquing the lesson. Some of their comments are listed below. Attachments Cryptography Activity Teacher Reference for Cryptography Activity Student Comments "I enjoyed this lesson because we had the chance to interact with other students." "I thought the way all the numbers and letters matched up was vexy clever. After the work was all done, I was able to help uncode the secret messag...

6. Central Intelligence Gets New Face
...the Goods Intelligence in America were and meet some of the outstanding Intelligence - Technology 4-6 Officers of the Past. In what specific ways did intelligence shape history? · Complete archive Lastly, find out how intelligence gathering has improved, including Reconnaissance over the Years and Cryptography over the Years. And don't miss reading about how the United States has worked hard over the years in Thwarting the Enemy. What is the importance of creative thinking in the field of intelligence? What about loyalty to one's country and the IC as a group? In what ways does a central manager, like the...

7. On-Line Math Tools -- and Activities to Use With Them!
...more information about on-line tools, both old and new, check out these... ADDITIONAL RESOURCES The Abacus contains information about the abacus and includes a working abacus. The Numeroscope This "multi-media, interactive laboratory for exploring the number systems which form the basis for today's cryptography" can be used to perform a number of mathematical calculations. Use of the Slide Rule as a Teaching Tool contains information about the history and use of the slide rule. Martindale's Calculators On-Line Center provides links to more than 8,000 on-line calculators. Measurement Formulas includes Gener...