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Student Handout 3 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form

I, _______________________________________________________ (Print Name), do hereby grant ISAFE, including (without limitation) its principals, employees, agents, affiliates, contractors, successors and assigns, permission to use my likeness, voice, picture, name, and/or intellectual property (“content”) for print, radio, webcast, film, television or Internet broadcast anywhere throughout the United States and the world, and to edit such material on film or videotape or other media formats.



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: Short Form Documentary

Instructions
Write, direct, and produce a five-minute video that addresses Social Issues on the Internet.

What is the “big” question that your topic presents? This will become your theme for your documentary.
Create a list of questions that stem from your “big” question.
Write a chronological outline of how you want these questions answered. This will become the outline of your story.



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 – Webcast: Cyber Security - Malicious Code

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Background

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: Topic 5 - Spyware & Adware

Topic 5

Security System Check 4: Spyware/Adware
Goal: to be able to comprehend the necessity of regularly running a spyware check, and to be able to find,
download, and run a spyware-check/removal program

Spyware/Adware
What: Spyware is software that monitors and gathers a user’s information without his or her knowledge and
transmits it over the Internet to a parent company.



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 4 - Reference Page: Topic 4 - Malicious Programs

Topic 4

Security System Check 3: Malicious Programs
Goal: to understand (1) basic prevention methods to counteract malicious code, and (2) how to download
virus-protection software on your computer

Malicious Programs
What: Malware includes all and any programs (including macros and scripts) that are deliberately coded in
order to cause an unexpected (and usually unwanted) event on a user’s PC. Viruses, worms, and Trojan horses
fall under this category. Each of these can cause your computer to act up.



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 3 - Reference Page: Topic 3 - Windows Updates

Topic 3

Security System Check 2: Windows Updates
Goal: to understand the necessity of regularly loading Windows updates and be able to complete the task on
your computer

Windows Updates
What: It’s very important to keep Windows up to date with the latest security patches released from Microsoft.
These patches correct areas of weakness in your computer.



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 14 - Empowerment: Public Service Announcement

Public Service Announcements – PSA

Grab people’s attention and educate them at the same time!

Your Goal
Explore the safety issues involved with cyber security and develop a public service announcement to educate
others about the risks of, and legal alternatives to, piracy.

The PSA can be audio, video, or live. Part of the project is locating a broadcast medium.



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

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

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

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 - Risks of Spyware

Description

Youth Empowerment

ISAFE Youth Outreach and Empowerment programming students with an opportunity



Lesson - Risks of Spyware

Lesson - Risks of Spyware

Students review the security risks associated with downloading items online. Students identify types of spyware, and describe how spyware can compromise personal information. They use technology to produce multimedia presentations that educates others about spyware.

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Facts About Spyware

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Facts About Spyware

Students review the security risks associated with downloading items online. Students identify types of spyware, and describe how spyware can compromise personal information. They use technology to produce multimedia presentations that educates others about spyware.

Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: Public Service Announcement

Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: Public Service Announcement

Students review the security risks associated with downloading items online. Students identify types of spyware, and describe how spyware can compromise personal information. They use technology to produce multimedia presentations that educates others about spyware.

Student Handout 3 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form

Student Handout 3 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form

Students review the security risks associated with downloading items online. Students identify types of spyware, and describe how spyware can compromise personal information. They use technology to produce multimedia presentations that educates others about spyware.

Parent & Family Tip Sheet - Spyware Information & Prevention Tips

Parent & Family Tip Sheet - Spyware Information & Prevention Tips

Students review the security risks associated with downloading items online. Students identify types of spyware, and describe how spyware can compromise personal information. They use technology to produce multimedia presentations that educates others about spyware.

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