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Lesson – Webcast: Cyber Security - Malicious Code

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This Webcast is designed to increase student awareness of the concept that there are d



Lesson – Webcast: Cyber Security - Malicious Code

Lesson – Webcast: Cyber Security - Malicious Code

Students investigate cyber security issues. They acquire and use technical terminology related to cyber security while discussing the ramifications for lack of security and the actions that promote the spread of malicious code. Students then describe four basic steps to ensure digital security and create informative materials to educate others.

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Computer Security Information

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Computer Security Information

Students investigate cyber security issues. They acquire and use technical terminology related to cyber security while discussing the ramifications for lack of security and the actions that promote the spread of malicious code. Students then describe four basic steps to ensure digital security and create informative materials to educate others.

Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: Short Form Documentary

Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: Short Form Documentary

Students investigate cyber security issues. They acquire and use technical terminology related to cyber security while discussing the ramifications for lack of security and the actions that promote the spread of malicious code. Students then describe four basic steps to ensure digital security and create informative materials to educate others.

Student Handout 3 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form

Student Handout 3 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form

Students investigate cyber security issues. They acquire and use technical terminology related to cyber security while discussing the ramifications for lack of security and the actions that promote the spread of malicious code. Students then describe four basic steps to ensure digital security and create informative materials to educate others.

Student Handout 4 - Empowerment: iDrive Toolkit

Student Handout 4 - Empowerment: iDrive Toolkit

Students investigate cyber security issues. They acquire and use technical terminology related to cyber security while discussing the ramifications for lack of security and the actions that promote the spread of malicious code. Students then describe four basic steps to ensure digital security and create informative materials to educate others.

Student Handout 5 - Empowerment: iDrive Student Advisory Board Flyer

Student Handout 5 - Empowerment: iDrive Student Advisory Board Flyer

Students investigate cyber security issues. They acquire and use technical terminology related to cyber security while discussing the ramifications for lack of security and the actions that promote the spread of malicious code. Students then describe four basic steps to ensure digital security and create informative materials to educate others.

Teacher Reference Page - iDrive Teacher Toolkit

Teacher Reference Page - iDrive Teacher Toolkit

Students investigate cyber security issues. They acquire and use technical terminology related to cyber security while discussing the ramifications for lack of security and the actions that promote the spread of malicious code. Students then describe four basic steps to ensure digital security and create informative materials to educate others.

Webcast Video - Cyber Security: Malicious Code

Webcast Video - Cyber Security: Malicious Code

Students investigate cyber security issues. They acquire and use technical terminology related to cyber security while discussing the ramifications for lack of security and the actions that promote the spread of malicious code. Students then describe four basic steps to ensure digital security and create informative materials to educate others.

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Lesson - Phishing & Pharming Scams

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Lesson Overview

Students learn that phishing and pharming scams disseminated through e-mail are designed to elicit personal information for the purpose of identity theft.



Lesson - Phishing & Pharming Scams

Lesson - Phishing & Pharming Scams

Students learn that phishing and pharming scams disseminated through e-mail are designed to elicit personal information for the purpose of identity theft. Students identify practical ways to protect against these types of malicious attacks and empower others to do the same by designing and distributing informational flyers.

Student Handout - Reference Page: Phishing for Your Identity

Student Handout - Reference Page: Phishing for Your Identity

Students learn that phishing and pharming scams disseminated through e-mail are designed to elicit personal information for the purpose of identity theft. Students identify practical ways to protect against these types of malicious attacks and empower others to do the same by designing and distributing informational flyers.

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Student Handout 6 - Reference Page: Malicious Code Tips, Types and Terminology

Malware are programs, such as worms and viruses, that include malicious code—code written with the intent
to harm, destroy, or annoy. “Code” is a term for the language(s) computer programs are written in. It tells
the computer what and how to do things. Malware can attach to e-mails and carry out programming that can
cause computers to work improperly.



Lesson - Malware Protection

Working in collaborative groups, students engage in a short research project on a specific type of malware. They create multimedia presentations that integrate multiple sources of credible information and include source citations. As experts on the subject, students define aspects of digital security and inform on how the audience can better protect their computers and devices from malicious code such as viruses, Trojan horses, worms, and spyware.

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Topic 1 - Malicious Code Basics

Working in collaborative groups, students engage in a short research project on a specific type of malware. They create multimedia presentations that integrate multiple sources of credible information and include source citations. As experts on the subject, students define aspects of digital security and inform on how the audience can better protect their computers and devices from malicious code such as viruses, Trojan horses, worms, and spyware.

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Topic 2 - Firewall Protection

Working in collaborative groups, students engage in a short research project on a specific type of malware. They create multimedia presentations that integrate multiple sources of credible information and include source citations. As experts on the subject, students define aspects of digital security and inform on how the audience can better protect their computers and devices from malicious code such as viruses, Trojan horses, worms, and spyware.

Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Topic 3 - Windows Updates

Working in collaborative groups, students engage in a short research project on a specific type of malware. They create multimedia presentations that integrate multiple sources of credible information and include source citations. As experts on the subject, students define aspects of digital security and inform on how the audience can better protect their computers and devices from malicious code such as viruses, Trojan horses, worms, and spyware.

Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: Topic 4 - Malicious Programs

Working in collaborative groups, students engage in a short research project on a specific type of malware. They create multimedia presentations that integrate multiple sources of credible information and include source citations. As experts on the subject, students define aspects of digital security and inform on how the audience can better protect their computers and devices from malicious code such as viruses, Trojan horses, worms, and spyware.

Student Handout 5 - Reference Page: Topic 5 - Spyware & Adware

Working in collaborative groups, students engage in a short research project on a specific type of malware. They create multimedia presentations that integrate multiple sources of credible information and include source citations. As experts on the subject, students define aspects of digital security and inform on how the audience can better protect their computers and devices from malicious code such as viruses, Trojan horses, worms, and spyware.

Student Handout 6 - Reference Page: Malicious Code Tips, Types and Terminology

Working in collaborative groups, students engage in a short research project on a specific type of malware. They create multimedia presentations that integrate multiple sources of credible information and include source citations. As experts on the subject, students define aspects of digital security and inform on how the audience can better protect their computers and devices from malicious code such as viruses, Trojan horses, worms, and spyware.

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Student Handout 5 - Reference Page: Computer Security & Prevention Tips

Here are some things you can do to keep your computer safe and keep it from being a
threat to other computers:

   1. Make sure a firewall is installed on your computer. If you aren’t sure, ask your parents. A firewall
       prevents information from entering your computer without your permission.
   2. Keep your computer updated (download updates for your operating system regularly)
   3. Install anti-virus software on your computer, keep it updated, and most importantly—USE it.



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.

Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: KEWL Chart

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.

Student Handout 2 - Survey: Cyber Security Scenarios

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.

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Cyber Security Crossword Puzzle

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.

Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: Malicious Programs

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.

Student Handout 5 - Reference Page: Computer Security & Prevention Tips

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.

Student Handout 6 - Reference Page: More Cyber Security Terms to Know

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.

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Lesson - National Student Watch

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Lesson Objectives

Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of their schools action or disaster plan in response to homeland security threats, and the means of relaying information concerning threats.



Unit - Grade 8: Cyber Security

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 - National Student Watch

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).

Student Handout 14 - Empowerment: Public Service Announcement

Student Handout 14 - Empowerment: Public Service Announcement

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).

Student Handout 15 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form

Student Handout 15 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form

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).

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Lesson - Point of Attack: Malware

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Lesson Objectives

Students will develop an understanding the issues surrounding malware and secure e-mail protocol, and the necessity of enabling computer security functions to ensure computer security.



Unit - Grade 8: Cyber Security

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

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.

Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: KEWL Chart

Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: KEWL Chart

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.

Student Handout 2 - Survey: Cyber Security Scenarios

Student Handout 2 - Survey: Cyber Security Scenarios

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.

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Cyber Security Crossword Puzzle

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Cyber Security Crossword Puzzle

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.

Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: Malicious Programs

Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: Malicious Programs

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.

Student Handout 5 - Reference Page: Computer Security & Prevention Tips

Student Handout 5 - Reference Page: Computer Security & Prevention Tips

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.

Student Handout 6 - Reference Page: More Cyber Security Terms to Know

Student Handout 6 - Reference Page: More Cyber Security Terms to Know

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.

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Student Handout 2 - Survey: Cyber Security Scenarios

Directions
In your groups, read each scenario and decide which option you would choose. Think about why.



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.

Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: KEWL Chart

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.

Student Handout 2 - Survey: Cyber Security Scenarios

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.

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Cyber Security Crossword Puzzle

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.

Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: Malicious Programs

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.

Student Handout 5 - Reference Page: Computer Security & Prevention Tips

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.

Student Handout 6 - Reference Page: More Cyber Security Terms to Know

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.

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Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: Malicious Programs

Malware – Malware are programs, such as worms and viruses, that include malicious code—code written
with the intent to harm, destroy, or annoy. “Code” is a term for the language(s) computer programs are
written in—the “code” tells the computer what and how to do things. Malware can attach to e-mail and carry
out their programming which can cause computers to work improperly.



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.

Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: KEWL Chart

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.

Student Handout 2 - Survey: Cyber Security Scenarios

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.

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Cyber Security Crossword Puzzle

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.

Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: Malicious Programs

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.

Student Handout 5 - Reference Page: Computer Security & Prevention Tips

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.

Student Handout 6 - Reference Page: More Cyber Security Terms to Know

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.

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Student Handout 6 - Reference Page: More Cyber Security Terms to Know

Spim: Mass Instant Messages or to send out mass IMs (like spam in e-mail).

File extensions: A string of letters at the end of a file name that explain the purpose of a file. For example,
hello. doc - .doc is the file extension. It explains the file is a document. .exe is an executable file – meaning it does
something. SCR stands for script and .vbs stands for visual basic, which is a programming language.

Attachment: Something is attached to the e-mail. It can be a document, a picture, or a program.



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.

Student Handout 1 - Worksheet: KEWL Chart

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.

Student Handout 2 - Survey: Cyber Security Scenarios

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.

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Cyber Security Crossword Puzzle

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.

Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: Malicious Programs

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.

Student Handout 5 - Reference Page: Computer Security & Prevention Tips

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.

Student Handout 6 - Reference Page: More Cyber Security Terms to Know

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.

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Lesson - National Student Watch

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Lesson Background

In this day and age, students are often the best defense against any attack, from a



Unit - Grade 7: Cyber Security

Unit - Grade 7: Cyber Security

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.

Lesson - National Student Watch

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) that may incorporate a skit or dramatization.

Student Handout 6 - Empowerment: Cyber Security Skit

Student Handout 6 - Empowerment: Cyber Security Skit

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) that may incorporate a skit or dramatization.

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