Codebreaking in WWII Lesson
Learning objectives
In this lesson, students will examine the Allied codebreaking operations of World War II and explore how the decryption of German and Japanese codes contributed to major military victories. They will investigate the work of key figures such as Alan Turing and William Friedman, and consider the long-term impact of wartime cryptography on modern computing and intelligence agencies. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.
How would you like to learn?
Option 1: Reading
Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet:
Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the webpage below:
Option 2: Internet research
Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete all the tables.
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Extension activities
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