Binary numbers - CS Unplugged
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Title
Binary numbers - CS Unplugged
Subject
Data representation; binary numbers; bits and bytes; computational thinking; unplugged computing
Description
A CS Unplugged topic unit that introduces binary representation using hands-on and cross-curricular activities. Learners explore how two-state digits represent numbers and other digital information, with lessons and extensions connecting binary to sequencing, codes, art and music.
Creator
Computer Science Education Research Group, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Source
https://www.csunplugged.org/en/topics/binary-numbers/
Publisher
CS Unplugged / University of Canterbury
Date
n.d.; accessed September 2026
Contributor
CS Unplugged contributors
Rights
Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) for website content
Relation
CS Unplugged topics and programming challenges
Format
Web topic unit with lessons, printables, curriculum integrations and programming challenges
Language
English
Type
Unplugged computing unit
Coverage
Primarily ages 5-10 with extensions; internationally applicable computing education
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Citation
Computer Science Education Research Group, University of Canterbury, New Zealand, “Binary numbers - CS Unplugged,” TinkerOER, accessed September 28, 2026, https://tinkeroer.ucd.ie/items/show/75.