Binary Numbers (Computer Science)

Topics: binary, number systems, computer science

Grades: 9-12

Duration to complete: 10-15 minutes

Learning outcome: Students will learn what binary is and how to convert a binary number to decimal. More generally, students will begin to conceptualize non-base-10 number systems.

Intro for students: Become a hero of ones and zeros! In our Binary Numbers experience, write binary numbers by flipping flags and stacking turtles. Learning binary doesn’t have to be a bore -- at Phenomena your learning will soar!