Gravity Falls Inspired Game- Crack the Codes and Beat the Cypher!
Using self-paced your child(ren) will learn about secret codes and cyphers as they defeat Bill, the villain from the popular Disney show Gravity Falls. The class will cover the basics of codes, cyphers, and computer coding.
Paul H. The Shakespearean Student
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4.8
Number of reviews:(52)
What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 2
The class is organized into 5 parts that students can complete at their own pace over a week-long period). It takes about 3-4 hours to complete the entire course in one sitting. If you are confused, a handout will be provided that gives helpful hints and answers the questions. Additionally, I will be available at any time for questions on the Conversations tab. It usually takes about 30-45 minutes for me to reply.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the science of cryptology by practicing their code-breaking skills. This in turn will develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The course also touches on the science of optical illusion and computer coding, which helps students understand how their brains work and how computer programmers create their favorite games. Finally, the course teaches about the concept of conspiracies and how important it is to use verified legitimate sources when looking at information, especially on the internet.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum2 Units
6 Lessons
over 1 WeekUnit 1: Part I: Introduction to Bill and Ciphers
Lesson 1:
What are Codes and Ciphers?
The class will begin with a short Youtube video about codes. The next few slides will introduce the concept of a cipher- a code where a number, letter, or symbol represents a letter of the alphabet. You will be given the real cipher used in the show and use it to translate Bill's cryptic poem. Lesson 2:
Part II: Unlock the Ciphers
On the website, go to the page called "Basement." You will unlock a series of messages using an atbash and a Caesar Cypher. Enter the answer on the websites. Then you will go to the actual Gravity Falls website to unlock the final one. Unit 2: Find the Tokens
Lesson 3:
Description
To stop Bill, you need to trap him using 8 magical tokens. You'll find these tokens by finding and clicking them within the pages of the Google Sites website. Each one is inspired by a prop from the show- a hat, an image on a sweater, etc. While you are there, you will play a series of mini-games to test your knowledge, and introduce you to the world of computer coding. Lesson 4:
The Crawl Space/ The Break Room/ The Bathroom
Find the tokens and enter it on the Google Form. Other Details
Parental Guidance
When you sign up for the class, I will send you a link to a website, (powered by Google Sites), that will feature embedded YouTube videos and Google slides that you can complete at your own pace. Some pages require you to search for a picture and click on it to advance (a sort of I-spy game). There are also external websites designed to teach you and your student about codes such as National Geographic, and the Gravity Falls Website. All these sites are free and do not require an account.
External Resources
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Joined April, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Mary Baldwin College
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Ashland University
I am a classroom technology aide with over 20 years of experience. I have designed digital escape rooms and secret codes for multiple classrooms in English, History, and Science. This project started out as a labor of love to keep my own children entertained, but since they loved it so much, I thought I’d adapt it for my own students over Outschool.Reviews
Self-Paced Class
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Ages: 7-12
