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Lesson - Security: Malicious Code in E-mail

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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

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

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

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.

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Lesson - Spam, Scams, and Phishing

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Students come to understand the basic ways that phishing, spam, and scam e-mails solicit personal information.



Lesson - Spam, Scams, and Phishing

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

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)

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)

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.

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Parent & Family Tip Sheet - Cyber Security Tips

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



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.

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Lesson - Grade 5: Computer Security Basics

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Students come to understand that malware causes damage to computers and digital



Lesson - Grade 5: Computer Security Basics

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Lesson - Risks of Spyware

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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Student Handout 4 - Worksheet: Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

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.



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 - Acceptable Use Policies

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.

Student Handout 3 - Worksheet: Acceptable Use Policy Rubric

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.

Student Handout 4 - Worksheet: Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

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.

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Unit - Grade 7: Cyber Security

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The Cyber Security lesson unit consists of four separate lessons combined into one unit.



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 - Malware Issues

Lesson - Malware Issues

Students closely read informational text and discover that malicious software, or malware, is comprised of computer code. They define different types of malware and they share their knowledge and experience with malware during a collaborative class discussion. Students use what they have learned to write a script or scenario that depicts the problem of malware then demonstrates an appropriate solution.

Lesson - Acceptable Use Policies

Lesson - Acceptable Use Policies

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.

Lesson - Risks of Spyware

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 - 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.

Lesson - Cyber Security Review

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.

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Unit - CCSS Model-Aligned Series: Take Action Against Cyber Bullying

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Unit Overview

In this unit, students come to understand the relationship between social norms and cyber bullying.



Lesson Plan - School Climate, Social Norms and Cyber Bullying

Lesson Plan - School Climate, Social Norms and Cyber Bullying

Students come to understand the relationship between social norms and cyber bullying. They learn positve and proactive ways to prevent and defuse a bullying situation, whether they are the target/victim, bystander or upstander. Students conduct a short research project on cyber bullying. They develop questions for investagation regarding the problem of cyber bullying and gather relevant information from multiple sources. Students create a multimedia presentation that incorporates effective quotes and paraphrased information with proper source citations.

Lesson Plan - Cyber Bullying: Bystanders and Upstanders

Lesson Plan - Cyber Bullying: Bystanders and Upstanders

Students come to understand the relationship between social norms and cyber bullying. They learn positve and proactive ways to prevent and defuse a bullying situation, whether they are the target/victim, bystander or upstander. Students conduct a short research project on cyber bullying. They develop questions for investagation regarding the problem of cyber bullying and gather relevant information from multiple sources. Students create a multimedia presentation that incorporates effective quotes and paraphrased information with proper source citations.

Lesson Plan - Coping with Cyber Bullying: Positive Planning

Lesson Plan - Coping with Cyber Bullying: Positive Planning

Students come to understand the relationship between social norms and cyber bullying. They learn positve and proactive ways to prevent and defuse a bullying situation, whether they are the target/victim, bystander or upstander. Students conduct a short research project on cyber bullying. They develop questions for investagation regarding the problem of cyber bullying and gather relevant information from multiple sources. Students create a multimedia presentation that incorporates effective quotes and paraphrased information with proper source citations.

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Lesson - Spam and Scams

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Lesson Objectives

Students will:
   • understand the term spam and how it relates to e-mail
   • understand the security risks associated with opening spam in e-mail



Unit - Grade 6: Cyber Security

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 - Spam and Scams

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.

Student Handout 6 - Reference Page: SPAM & Scams

Student Handout 6 - Reference Page: SPAM & 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.

Student Handout 7 - Empowerment: Poster Campaign

Student Handout 7 - Empowerment: Poster Campaign

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.

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