Taking codebreaking, mathematics, intrigue and strategy into the classroom and beyond
Enigma Project Code breaking Activities
During the Enigma Project visit, students have the opportunity to put their code breaking and problem solving skills to the test by cracking a series of codes and ciphers following the introductory presentation. Each code when cracked gives a clue towards the identity of a secret 'Enigmatic Character', who was mentioned in the presentation.
There are two different sets of code breaking activities to choose from, each corresponding to a different 'Enigmatic Character'. Only one set is used during the Enigma Project, so you may use the other set in follow up lessons.
Click on the links below for instructions on running the workshops, details of the Enigmatic Character, and code breaking activities that you may print off for classroom use.
Code breaking Activities Set 1
Code breaking Activities Set 2
The Enigma Project is part of the family of activities in the Millennium Mathematics Project, which also includes the Hands On Maths Roadshow and the NRICH, Plus and Motivate websites
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