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Deciphering Morse Code

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Pupils write and decode messages using Morse code, as Civil War soldiers might have done. They use a worksheet imbedded in this instructional activity to help them experience morse code.
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Patterns of Communication

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Scholars examine codes, symbols, and other forms of communication. They discuss Morse Code. Next, they are given messages written in code, which they must decipher. 
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Ocean Morse Code

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students gain knowledge of the maritime importance of Morse code and enjoy applying this information to decipher Morse code messages from other students.
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Cracking Codes and Ciphers

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore different codes and ciphers including Morse Code, Egyptian Hieroglyphs, and the Alphabet. They discuss how and why codes are used. Students create their own code and message to exchange with classmates.
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Save Our Ship!

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this deciphering a message worksheet, students utilize a Morse code alphabet key to decipher a message to the captain of the Titanic.
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Shh...It's a Secret!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore codes, decode secret messages, and create codes of their own to use with their friends. They examine the use of gestures, letters, symbols and numbers in codes.