Gravity Falls Inspired Game- Crack the Codes and Beat the Cypher!
Paul H. The Shakespearean Student
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(51)
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.
Class experience
US Grade 1 - 2
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
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.
2 units//6 lessons//1 Week
Unit 1Part I: Introduction to Bill and CiphersPart I: Introduction to Bill and Ciphers2 lessons1 WeekWeek 1Lesson 1What 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 2Part II: Unlock the CiphersOn 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 2Find the TokensFind the Tokens4 lessons1 WeekWeek 1Lesson 3DescriptionTo 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 4The Crawl Space/ The Break Room/ The BathroomFind the tokens and enter it on the Google Form.Lesson 5Dipper and Mabel's RoomOnce you've find the tokens, you will learn about coding and read about many alleged conspiracies with Dipper and Mabel.Lesson 6The HallFind the secret room and find the token. Then answer the questions about optical illusions.
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.
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.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(51)
I specialize in Shakespeare and Astronomy, having worked in theater for over 10 years, and for two years as a professional astronomy assistant. I teach courses in Shakespeare Appreciation and Shakespearean acting, as well as basic astronomy for...
Self-Paced Class
$15
for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
1 week of teacher feedback
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 1 learner
Ages: 7-12
