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02 – Tommy Who?

Activities about data analysis and to learn how secret messages were sent with binary code.

Resources

Powerpoint
Download (PowerPoint)
Film clip
Download/view film clip on Vimeo (mp4)
Teachers resources
Download Teacher’s Notes (PDF)
Download Cracking Code Breakers CREST Challenge stickers (PDF)
Student Challenge Cards
Download Design a machine (CREST SuperStar Challenge) (PDF)
Download Draw a blueprint (PDF)

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01 - The GPO - The Heart of Communication

Learn how General Post Office engineers worked hard to build Colossus and discuss the skills needed to be an engineer.
03 - Building Colossus

Learn about the original blueprint for Colossus, how to read a map, design a blueprint and make a scale drawing.