Lesson 8: Crack the Code: Cryptograms Copy

It may not be quite as challenging as the DaVinci Code, but the coded message left on Mr. Mugg’s desk just might point to a clever thief. Learners uncover many secrets of the alphabet (and of master criminals!) in this deciphering activity.

Students who are “quick” may easily finish ahead of others; encourage these students to develop their own codes and practice by writing their names or short messages to share with their partners.

Lesson Objectives

• Encode own cryptogram
• Decode student cryptogram examples using different techniques
• Examine techniques used in decoding cryptograms and apply them to decode the message found at the crime scene

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