Lesson Intent 

Learning Objectives:
  1. Know how to convert positive denary whole numbers (0–255) into 8 bit binary numbers and vice versa
  • ​Know what Binary is
  • ​Know why Binary is used as a computer code
  • Know how to convert between Binary and Decimal
  • Practice this conversion

Implementation 

Resources
Starter:
List all the parts of a computer and what they do

Main:
This lesson is about you learning how to convert Binary in Denary and back again.  Binary is the fundamental code which a computer runs on, but why Binary?
  1. Take out a pen and write the Binary number system onto your fingers
  2. Meet the Binary chefs and see how they can help you to learn Binary or use cups to make a Binary conversion wheel.
  3. Apply your understanding and complete the Binary conversion worksheet
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​​Plenary:​​
Kahoot Binary Conversion GAME
Binary Cups
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Home Study:

Complete the worksheets below for next lesson