daily activities

History’s Mysteries
Secret Codes + Languages
Secret codes have been used for centuries to protect some of our world’s greatest mysteries. They’ve signaled for help and kept top-secret information confidential. But did you know that modern-day codebreaking was developed during World War II—and that women and Native Americans were leaders in cracking codes? Today, you'll learn some of their secrets and even try some code-making of your own.
FOR PARENTS
Ask About Today
Can you tell me about the codebreakers of World War II? What did you learn?
Dinner Discussion
What are some of the unique ways our family communicates, or “codes” we use when we talk to each other?
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explore
30-45 minutes
Before you can become a master of code-making and codebreaking, you’ll need to understand some of the roots of secret codes in our modern times. Start by learning about the history of codebreaking.
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create
30-45 minutes
Secret codes, also known as ciphers, have been used for thousands of years. It's time to make your own.
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move
30-45 minutes
What if you had to make a secret code or language with no letters or numbers...only body movements?
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