February 2

WWII Codes: Navajo Code Talkers

The Typex - British Enigma Variant Ivan Lian via Compfight

This week we read about the Navajo Code Talkers.  We learned that during WWII the United States military used the Navajo and their language to create an unbreakable code.  The Japanese were listening in on all of the American radio signals so codes could not be transmitted through regular radio transmissions.  The United States military used wireless radios to send the messages in the Navajo language and the Japanese were not able to break the code.

Our writing assignment this week was to write our own codes.  We have attached keys to our codes to help you figure out what our codes are saying.  Visit my students blogs and read their codes and comment on their blog with the answer.

Challenge:  If you are up to the challenge and figured out my students codes, try writing them a short message using their code.

Thank you again for commenting! As always, Happy Blogging!


Posted February 2, 2017 by Mr. Geiman in category Uncategorized

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My name is Adam Geiman and I was born and raised in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. I graduated from Millersville University with a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education and Philadelphia University with a Masters of Science in Instructional Design and Technology. I am a soon-to-be father of a beautiful baby daughter and have been married to my best friend for three years. I have been teaching for 13 years; 10 of them in Eastern York School District and the past 3 years at Eastern Lancaster County School District. Besides teaching, I am passionate about learning educational technology, Philadelphia sports, traveling, and cooking.

1 thoughts on “WWII Codes: Navajo Code Talkers

  1. hoover50s

    I wish you would tell more about the Lincoln Marmoreal and how WW2 happend. I wounder if you would add more details. Happy Blogging!! 🙂

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