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Detective Day / Morse Code Messages

Morse Code Messages

Children learn Morse code and send secret messages to each other by tapping, buzzing or flashing torches.

How to run it

  1. Hand out Morse code charts and practise tapping out a few letters together.
  2. Pair children up and have one send a short word by tapping or torch flashes.
  3. Have the partner decode the message on paper and swap roles.
  4. Challenge pairs to send a full secret sentence across the room.

You will need

  • Morse code charts
  • torches
  • paper
  • pencils
Make it easier or harderStart with SOS and single letters for younger children; older children can time themselves on longer messages.
SafetyRemind children not to shine torches into eyes.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 5Children use a symbol system to send and decode messages.

Fits these theme days

Detective DaySpy SchoolCoding UnpluggedEmergency Services Day

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