Wiki Page, MsFernandezAP-CSP-2016-2017: The Internet and Binary Numbers

Wiki Page
2016-07-26T16:10:22-06:00

The Internet has had a profound impact on society and our world. Most of you have grown up using the Internet, and think about all the computing things you can do with it! Have you ever wondered how the Internet came to be, how and who created it, how does it work, and the impact it has had on all of us?

How about binary numbers? Have you ever heard about binary numbers and the profound impact they have had on our society, our world, and on you?

That is what this unit is about. We are going to set off on an expedition and discover and learn about the Internet and binary numbers.

At the end of this unit, you should be able to answer the following questions:

How would you explain the Internet in everyday language?

What is the Internet? How is it built? How does it function?

How has the Internet shaped our current society and how may they change in the future?

What are Binary Numbers and why are they important to understand and describe?

What are the pros and cons of encryption versus free speech?

How is cybersecurity impacting the ever-increasing number of Internet users?

Being able to describe or explain your answers to the questions will give you a deeper understanding of Computer Science Principles, computing and computational thinking. You will also have a deep understanding of the Internet and binary numbers and how they work within a computing aspect.

I am very excited about exploring and discovering about these topics with you! Let's get started!