Binary Code

Age

Middle School, High School

Format

Hands-on

Materials

   Binary Board
   Binary Poster
   Ping Pong Ball

Safety Precautions

Science Theatre demonstrators must keep the safety of themselves and their audience in mind at all times. All Science Theatre demonstrators must have read through the Safety Training page. The ST Safety Box with first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc. should always be available to demonstrators. Always wear safety gloves, glasses, and a labcoat if handling chemicals; always perform potentially dangerous demonstrations at a safe distance from the audience; and always keep a very close eye on any volunteers you call from the audience. Always supervise students very carefully during interactive demonstrations. Assist children in putting on the goggles and be careful that they are not too tight.

Preparation

Prop up Binary Board Place Ping Pong Ball in slot 1 of the bottom of the board Set up Poster

Demonstration

1) Take Ping Pong Ball

2) Randomly adjust knobs of the board

3) Ask child if they can predict what number it will fall into

4) Have child place ping pong ball into top of board

5) Ball Appears in one of the bottom slots. Confirm whether child was right or wrong and explain.