Cipher Space

Learn about the importance of security in computer science, what it takes to encode and decipher data, and how to create your own cipher wheel!

Today, we use similar modes of encryption to keep vast amounts of personal and confidential information safe. As we use technology to communicate over the internet via satellites, it’s important to control and protect private information. Private information in the wrong hands can have serious, negative consequences!

Do you want to race against the clock to protect a satellite from a cyber attack? Use a high-tech AR Experience (mobile only) to help stop the hackers, and save the day.

You can also purchase the full Galactic Quest STEM Challenge Kit or standalone Cipher Wheel Activity from Shop 4-H.

SIGN UP OR LOGIN

How would you like to do this activity?

Basic webpage

A single page which requires less internet bandwidth.

Download PDF

Download a PDF to access it offline.

Hint: After completing the activity, don’t forget to mark it as complete to track your progress!

You’ve downloaded
Cipher Space

Did you enjoy this activity?

Sign up or login to CLOVER

Materials needed

Materials you'll need for this activity

• Interactive Experience
• Basic Webpage
• PDF Download

No materials needed!

All you'll need to do this interactive

experience is your device!

Cipher Space wheel printout

Decoding sheet printout

Scissors

Paper fastener

Pen/pencil

Galactic Quest Cipher Wheel Kit (optional)

Galactic Quest STEM Challenge Kit (optional)

AR Experience instructions (optional)

Cipher Space wheel printout

Decoding sheet printout

Scissors

Paper fastener

Pen/pencil

Galactic Quest Cipher Wheel Kit (optional)

Galactic Quest STEM Challenge Kit (optional)

AR Experience Instructions (optional)