Description
Unit Overview
Students review what they already know and understand about malware. They examine cyber security issues ranging from a personal to national level.
Unit - Grade 8: Cyber Security
Students review what they already know and understand about malware. They examine cyber security issues ranging from a personal to national level. Students create and publish a Public Service Announcement (PSA) to inform others of the steps to prevent cyber security issues. Students accurately use domain-specific words and phrases in their PSA.
Lesson - Point of Attack: Malware
Students build knowledge and understanding of malware and cybersecurity protocol through close reading of informational text and collaborative discussion. Students also use graphic organizers to aide in comprehension. They practice informed decision-making by responding to a series of cyber security scenarios.
Lesson - Security Risks of P2P File Sharing
Students come to understand that peer-to-peer (P2P) networks and file-sharing technologies pose security risks. They discuss examples of P2P networks, identify security risks and determine ways to prevent security issues.
Lesson - Homeland Security
Students examine the issue of cyber terrorism. They identify ways that the Internet is used in acts of cyber terrorism and cyber warfare. They acquire and use domain-specific terms and concepts such as hacking, steganography, malicious code (i.e. viruses and worms) Students think critically and build upon others' ideas in group discussions. They devise preventative measures against cyber attacks.
Lesson - National Student Watch
Students come to understand that Homeland Security threats impact school safety. They review their school's emergency action plan and weigh in on its strength and weaknesses. They then recommend improvements to the plan, incorporating references to digital communication channels in both detecting and responding to threats. As an empowerment project, students produce a public service announcement (PSA).
Lesson - Cyber Security Review
Students review what they have learned about cyber security. The correlating slideshow addresses topics such as malware, e-mail protocol, Acceptable Use Policies, peer-to-peer file sharing, and the risks of digital downloads including e-mail attachments, online programs and digital content. They then review signs of digital infection and ways to prevent cyber security issues. Students then complete a media-based empowerment project that educates others about cyber security problems and solutions.
Description
Background
The Cyber Security lesson unit consists of three separate lessons combined into one unit.
Unit - Grade 6: Cyber Security
Students examine specific types of malware, and they learn how to protect their computers, devices and information security. Students acquire and use technical terms. As an empowerment project, students create a media-based project that educates and empowers others to practice cyber security.
Lesson - Cyber Security and E-mail Protocols
Students come to understand that, by following the proper protocol when using e-mail applications, they can protect their computer or device from security issues. Through close reading of informational text and relevant exercises, students learn how to identify potentially malicious e-mails. Students add to their list of cyber security tips.
Lesson - Risks of Spyware
Students come to understand that spyware compromises personal information security. Through close reading of informational text, students learn how computers and devices become infected with spyware. They also learn how to protect their computers and devices from infection. Students add to their list of cyber security tips.
Lesson - Spam and Scams
Students learn to identify SPAM and scam e-mails through close reading of informational text and collaborative discussion. Students conduct a short research project on SPAM and scam e-mail, and they add to their list of security tips.
Lesson - Cyber Security Review
Students review what they have learned about cyber security. The correlating slideshow addresses topics such as malware, e-mail protocol, Acceptable Use Policies, peer-to-peer file sharing, and the risks of digital downloads including e-mail attachments, online programs and digital content. They then review signs of digital infection and ways to prevent cyber security issues. Students then complete a media-based empowerment project that educates others about cyber security problems and solutions.
Description
Lesson Overview
Students learn that a computer virus is type of program that can infect a computer through e-mail. This
Lesson - Grade 1: Cyber Security - E-mail Security Basics
Students learn that a computer virus is type of program that can infect a computer through e-mail. This lesson builds upon prior learning in grade K. Students participate in collaborative class discussion and share their learning with family members.
Student Handout - Worksheet: E-mail Safety Basics
Students learn that a computer virus is type of program that can infect a computer through e-mail. This lesson builds upon prior learning in grade K. Students participate in collaborative class discussion and share their learning with family members.
Teacher Reference Page - Computer Security Information
Students learn that a computer virus is type of program that can infect a computer through e-mail. This lesson builds upon prior learning in grade K. Students participate in collaborative class discussion and share their learning with family members.
Parent & Family Tip Sheet - Cyber Security Tips
Students learn that a computer virus is type of program that can infect a computer through e-mail. This lesson builds upon prior learning in grade K. Students participate in collaborative class discussion and share their learning with family members.
Student Handout 1S- Worksheet: Booklet: i-Buddy Aprende Acerca de un Nuevo Virus (SPA)
Students learn that a computer virus is type of program that can infect a computer through e-mail. This lesson builds upon prior learning in grade K. Students participate in collaborative class discussion and share their learning with family members.
Student Handout 2S - Quiz: Evaluacion des Estudiantes Nivel K-2
Students learn that a computer virus is type of program that can infect a computer through e-mail. This lesson builds upon prior learning in grade K. Students participate in collaborative class discussion and share their learning with family members.
Description
Lesson Overview
Students build on prior learning. They examine cyber security issues brought about by e-mail attachments. Students identify
Lesson - Security: Malicious Code in E-mail
Students build on prior learning. They examine cyber security issues brought about by e-mail attachments. Students identify types of malware. They learn the steps to prevent malicious code from damaging a computer and use vocabulary terms in a class discussion. As evidence of their learning, students select the best response in a given scenario.
Student Handout - Reference Page: Malicious Code
Students build on prior learning. They examine cyber security issues brought about by e-mail attachments. Students identify types of malware. They learn the steps to prevent malicious code from damaging a computer and use vocabulary terms in a class discussion. As evidence of their learning, students select the best response in a given scenario.
Parent & Family Tip Sheet - Computer Security Information
Students build on prior learning. They examine cyber security issues brought about by e-mail attachments. Students identify types of malware. They learn the steps to prevent malicious code from damaging a computer and use vocabulary terms in a class discussion. As evidence of their learning, students select the best response in a given scenario.
Description
Lesson Overview
Students come to understand the basic ways that phishing, spam, and scam e-mails solicit personal information.
Lesson - Spam, Scams, and Phishing
Students come to understand the basic ways that phishing, spam, and scam e-mails solicit personal information. They use vocabulary terms in a class discussion, and discover ways to age-appropriately deal with security risks.
Parent & Family Tip Sheet - Cyber Security Tips
Students come to understand the basic ways that phishing, spam, and scam e-mails solicit personal information. They use vocabulary terms in a class discussion, and discover ways to age-appropriately deal with security risks.
Teacher Reference Page - Spam, Scams y Phishing (SPA)
Students come to understand the basic ways that phishing, spam, and scam e-mails solicit personal information. They use vocabulary terms in a class discussion, and discover ways to age-appropriately deal with security risks.
Teacher Reference Page - Correo Enganos o SPAM: Campana del Cartel (SPA)
Students come to understand the basic ways that phishing, spam, and scam e-mails solicit personal information. They use vocabulary terms in a class discussion, and discover ways to age-appropriately deal with security risks.
Cyber communication is crucial to the operation of governments,
businesses, and private citizens. Computers and networks are vital
for national defense, economic security, public health and safety, and
more. Therefore, cyber security should be of concern to everyone. By
doing your part in keeping your computer secure, you are also
aiding in maintaining the entire infrastructure. Use the following
steps (listed in order of importance) and tips to make sure you are
cyber security savvy.
• Firewall: Make sure a firewall is installed on your computer. If
Students come to understand the basic ways that phishing, spam, and scam e-mails solicit personal information. They use vocabulary terms in a class discussion, and discover ways to age-appropriately deal with security risks.
Students come to understand the basic ways that phishing, spam, and scam e-mails solicit personal information. They use vocabulary terms in a class discussion, and discover ways to age-appropriately deal with security risks.
Students come to understand the basic ways that phishing, spam, and scam e-mails solicit personal information. They use vocabulary terms in a class discussion, and discover ways to age-appropriately deal with security risks.
Students come to understand the basic ways that phishing, spam, and scam e-mails solicit personal information. They use vocabulary terms in a class discussion, and discover ways to age-appropriately deal with security risks.
Description
Lesson Overview
Students come to understand that malware causes damage to computers and digital
Lesson - Grade 5: Computer Security Basics
Students come to understand that malware causes damage to computers and digital devices. They learn how to identify suspicious e-mail attachments, detect the signs of an infected computer, and follow the recommended protocol in the case of compromised security. Students aquire and use domain-specific vocabulary terms: malware, malicious code, viruses, worms, Trojans and spyware.
Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Viruses, Worms and Spies
Students come to understand that malware causes damage to computers and digital devices. They learn how to identify suspicious e-mail attachments, detect the signs of an infected computer, and follow the recommended protocol in the case of compromised security. Students aquire and use domain-specific vocabulary terms: malware, malicious code, viruses, worms, Trojans and spyware.
Student Handout 2 - Worksheet: Keep Your Computer Secure
Students come to understand that malware causes damage to computers and digital devices. They learn how to identify suspicious e-mail attachments, detect the signs of an infected computer, and follow the recommended protocol in the case of compromised security. Students aquire and use domain-specific vocabulary terms: malware, malicious code, viruses, worms, Trojans and spyware.
Teacher Reference Page - Answer Key: Keep Your Computer Secure
Students come to understand that malware causes damage to computers and digital devices. They learn how to identify suspicious e-mail attachments, detect the signs of an infected computer, and follow the recommended protocol in the case of compromised security. Students aquire and use domain-specific vocabulary terms: malware, malicious code, viruses, worms, Trojans and spyware.
Parent & Family Tip Sheet 1 - Personal Computer Security
Students come to understand that malware causes damage to computers and digital devices. They learn how to identify suspicious e-mail attachments, detect the signs of an infected computer, and follow the recommended protocol in the case of compromised security. Students aquire and use domain-specific vocabulary terms: malware, malicious code, viruses, worms, Trojans and spyware.
Parent & Family Tip Sheet 2 - Computer Security Information
Students come to understand that malware causes damage to computers and digital devices. They learn how to identify suspicious e-mail attachments, detect the signs of an infected computer, and follow the recommended protocol in the case of compromised security. Students aquire and use domain-specific vocabulary terms: malware, malicious code, viruses, worms, Trojans and spyware.
Description
Lesson Overview
Students come to understand that spyware is type of malicious program that tracks computer user activities and collects personal
Lesson - Risks of Spyware
Students come to understand that spyware is type of malicious program that tracks computer user activities and collects personal information. They learn how computers become infected with spyware, identify signs that a computer is infected, and discover ways to keep their computer and personal information secure.
Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Facts About Spyware
Students come to understand that spyware is type of malicious program that tracks computer user activities and collects personal information. They learn how computers become infected with spyware, identify signs that a computer is infected, and discover ways to keep their computer and personal information secure.
Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: Public Service Announcement
Students come to understand that spyware is type of malicious program that tracks computer user activities and collects personal information. They learn how computers become infected with spyware, identify signs that a computer is infected, and discover ways to keep their computer and personal information secure.
Student Handout 3 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form
Students come to understand that spyware is type of malicious program that tracks computer user activities and collects personal information. They learn how computers become infected with spyware, identify signs that a computer is infected, and discover ways to keep their computer and personal information secure.
Parent & Family Tip Sheet - Spyware Information & Prevention Tips
Students come to understand that spyware is type of malicious program that tracks computer user activities and collects personal information. They learn how computers become infected with spyware, identify signs that a computer is infected, and discover ways to keep their computer and personal information secure.
Lesson - CCSS Model-Aligned Series: Integrated Literacy and Learning – Cyber Safety Focus: Action Against Malware
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Lesson - CCSS Model-Aligned Series: Integrated Literacy and Learning – Cyber Safety Focus: Action Against Malware
Students use what they know and understand about digital security to write a story for younger students. They use a variety of narrative techniques to develop the sequence of events including descriptive details and dialogue that reveal characters' thoughts and feelings. Students plan, revise and edit their literary work. They use media or illustrations to aid in comprehension. Digital publication is optional.
Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Recognize and Protect Against Computer Virus Infection
Students use what they know and understand about digital security to write a story for younger students. They use a variety of narrative techniques to develop the sequence of events including descriptive details and dialogue that reveal characters' thoughts and feelings. Students plan, revise and edit their literary work. They use media or illustrations to aid in comprehension. Digital publication is optional.
Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Narrative Writing
Students use what they know and understand about digital security to write a story for younger students. They use a variety of narrative techniques to develop the sequence of events including descriptive details and dialogue that reveal characters' thoughts and feelings. Students plan, revise and edit their literary work. They use media or illustrations to aid in comprehension. Digital publication is optional.
Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Plan Your Story
Students use what they know and understand about digital security to write a story for younger students. They use a variety of narrative techniques to develop the sequence of events including descriptive details and dialogue that reveal characters' thoughts and feelings. Students plan, revise and edit their literary work. They use media or illustrations to aid in comprehension. Digital publication is optional.
Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: Peer Review Rubric
Students use what they know and understand about digital security to write a story for younger students. They use a variety of narrative techniques to develop the sequence of events including descriptive details and dialogue that reveal characters' thoughts and feelings. Students plan, revise and edit their literary work. They use media or illustrations to aid in comprehension. Digital publication is optional.
AUP:
An AUP is what is known as an Acceptable Use Policy. It lets you know as the student what is acceptable when
using the Internet at your school. It should teach you acceptable use, consequences for unacceptable use, and
basic rules that your school has regarding using the computers. Usually to make sure you read it your school
wants both you and your parents to sign it.
Students examine specific types of malware to discover how e-mail attachments, files and programs downloaded from the Internet affect computers and devices. They then learn how to protect their computers and information from security threats. Students come to understand that school policies and guidelines aim to prevent digital security issues, and they develop a cyber security action plan. As evidence of their learning students write a narrative that depicts a cyber security situation while accurately using domain-specific terminology.
Students examine the necessary components of an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). They use a rubric to evaluate their school's AUP, and they recommend ways that their school or district can strengthen its guidelines and consequences for responsible use of technology.
Students examine the necessary components of an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). They use a rubric to evaluate their school's AUP, and they recommend ways that their school or district can strengthen its guidelines and consequences for responsible use of technology.
Students examine the necessary components of an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). They use a rubric to evaluate their school's AUP, and they recommend ways that their school or district can strengthen its guidelines and consequences for responsible use of technology.