Teen & Tween: Binary Code Bracelets/Keychains

Take and Makes for this project, for ages 9-12, will be available at area PPLD libraries beginning Friday, Dec 3, 2021. Watch this project at: https://youtu.be/7UU9Yarq59Y?list=PLMEg2Dd0dSFebLULGu2RriY_RSSZgaH-X

Supplies & Directions:

Supplies provided in kit: cord, beads, keychain ring
Supplies from home: scissors

1. Write down the initials of your name and decode them using the binary code key provided. (Or see pdf below for the code key.)
2. Use blue and green beads to represent 0 and 1 - one color will represent the number zero, and the other color will represent the number one.
3. Tie a double knot at the end of your cord.
4. Put the beads for your first initial on the cord.
5. Tie another double knot to separate the initials.
6. Put the beads for your second initial on the cord.
7. Tie a double knot.
8. Use the remaining cord to either tie the beads around your wrist as a bracelet, or affix the cord to the keychain ring. Cut off any access cord. Enjoy your binary bracelet or keychain!

*This project was created in honor of Hour of Code. Learn more about Hour of Code at code.org!