Unscrambling a secret message
This activity uses a a substitution cipher, and students can go on to create their own hidden messages. Substitution ciphers are an example of encryption, which is used when data needs to be sent securely.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 7-8, 9-10 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Family activities |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Digital systems |
| Organisation | ACA |
| Copyright | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated. |
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