Cryptic Science I

  • In-Person Sept 2025

    $7.50 for 1-2 Participants

    Schedule:

    9/11/25, Ancient Codes: Secrets in Symbols

    9/18/25, Science of Secrecy: The Chemistry of Hidden Writing

    9/25/25, Machines & Messages: The Enigma of Patterns

    10/2/25, Modern Cryptography: Science Codes of Today

    All courses will be held at the Boone County Library in Walton, Ky.

    Paying for 2 of the above classes unlocks online access for all 4 classes.

  • Online

    Can’t join us for the in person course? That’s ok! This course and content is also available as an online course!

    Course content will be released by 10/5/25.

    Paying for 2 of the in person classes unlocks access to all 4 online classes.

Bonuses

  • Lifetime Access - Keep learning at home with life time access to all course materials online!

  • Step-by-step experiment guides to repeat the fun (and learning) anytime at home.

  • Led in person by a former high school science teacher with a Ph.D. level expertise in Inorganic chemistry.

  • Ongoing support! Even after the course ends, families are welcome to reach out for help or guidance with class material or related topics.

5E Lesson Model

Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate. It's a proven, research-based approach that helps children truly understand science, not just memorize facts. This model encourages curiosity, hands-on learning, and critical thinking by guiding students through a natural learning process. It supports deeper comprehension and long-term retention, making science both meaningful and fun. Whether your child loves experiments or just asks “why?” a lot, the 5E model meets them where they are and helps them grow.

Cryptic Science I

Course Description: In this 4 class collection, students will unlock the fascinating world of secret writing from ancient times to today. We’ll begin with ancient codes and symbols, exploring the Caesar Cipher and even experimenting with invisible ink. Next, students dive into the science of secrecy, using chemistry to test different hidden inks and reveal messages. In week three, we’ll become codebreakers of history, practicing frequency analysis to crack substitution ciphers and discover the patterns behind secret messages. Finally, students step into the digital age with modern cryptography, learning how binary code and secret keys protect information today. Along the way, students will create, test, and crack their own codes—becoming junior cryptographers ready to encrypt and decrypt messages like the experts!

Course Goals: Students will discover how codes and ciphers work, explore their historical and scientific roots, and apply problem-solving to create and break secret messages.