Codes, Ciphers and Cryptograms

 

1. What is a cryptogram?

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   Great Tips on how to decipher cryptograms
    

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2. What are the two single letter words in the English language? And, what is the most common letter used in the English language?

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   Great Tips on how to decipher cryptograms
    

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3. Type or copy and paste the following cryptogram into the thunk.com secret messages for kids box: Qvppveb Qrjxb BFRA - Bnnx Fdc Rggafgavrcn Anbfdatnb Click on unscramble. What does the cryptogram say?

   Links to reference material:
   Secret Messages
    

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4. What is the Morse code for the letter "S" and the number "1" ?

   Links to reference material:
   International Morse Code Chart
    

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5. Try breaking a code. Use the hints if necessary. Write the deciphered code here.

   Links to reference material:
   PBS - NOVA
    

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6. What is the difference between a code and a cipher?

   Links to reference material:
   More Codes and Ciphers
    

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7. What did Giovanni Battista Della Porta invent in the 1500s? (Hint: Scroll down).

   Links to reference material:
   http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/rarebooks/semeiology/cryptography.html
    

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8. Click on Java Morse Code Translator. Type your name and cluster name in the Morse Code Translator Input Box. Click on translate to see the information in Morse Code. Click on play to hear the Morse code.

   Links to reference material:
   Java Morse Code Translator
    

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