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Student Handout 8 - Survey: Learn IT B4 U Burn IT

1. I have illegally downloaded a song from the Internet.
   Yes        No        Don’t Know
2. I have paid to download a song online.
   Yes        No
3. I have ripped CDs I own to MP3s and have made them
available online for others via the Web or e-mail.
   Yes        No
4. I have used peer-to-peer (P2P) software to download
music (or movies/software).



Unit - Learn IT B4U Burn IT

Students explore legal and ethical issues related to music piracy. They discover the economic impact of illegal downloads on the people who work in the entertainment and recording industry, and they determine the personal and legal consequences for unlawfully obtaining or distributing copyrighted music through the Internet. Upon completion of this unit, students create a Public Service Announcement that informs on the risks of piracy and legal alternatives to obtaining music online.

Lesson - Learn IT B4U Burn IT

Students closely read informational text about digital piracy. They then participate in a survey that gains insight into their knowledge and experiences with online intellectual property. Students engage in a collaborative discussion and determine ways to legally and ethically obtain music online.

Student Handout 8 - Survey: Learn IT B4 U Burn IT

Students closely read informational text about digital piracy. They then participate in a survey that gains insight into their knowledge and experiences with online intellectual property. Students engage in a collaborative discussion and determine ways to legally and ethically obtain music online.

Student Handout 9 - Worksheet: Examples of Piracy

Students closely read informational text about digital piracy. They then participate in a survey that gains insight into their knowledge and experiences with online intellectual property. Students engage in a collaborative discussion and determine ways to legally and ethically obtain music online.

Student Handout 10 - Reference Page: Who's the Loser?

Students closely read informational text about digital piracy. They then participate in a survey that gains insight into their knowledge and experiences with online intellectual property. Students engage in a collaborative discussion and determine ways to legally and ethically obtain music online.

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Student Handout 8 - Reference Page: Defining the Problem of Cyber Terrorism

This article has lots of definitions for it, and you have to decide for yourself what the correct one is.
Pay close attention—some articles have answers to more than one question.



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 - 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.

Student Handout 8 - Reference Page: Defining the Problem of Cyber Terrorism

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.

Student Handout 9 - Reference Page: Cyber Terrorism and the Internet

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.

Student Handout 10 - Reference Page: Cyber Security and You

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.

Student Handout 11 - Reference Page: A Nation's Response

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.

Student Handout 12 - Worksheet: Critical Thinking: 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.

Student Handout 13 - Empowerment: Address the Issue: Solutions to Homeland Security Threats

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.

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Lesson - Homeland Security

Description

Lesson Objectives

Students will:
• apply knowledge and concepts such as hacking, steganography, malicious code (i.e., viruses and worms), to information on cyber terrorism
• be able to identify and comprehend the utilization of the Internet in cyber terrorism and cyber warfare



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 - Homeland Security

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.

Student Handout 8 - Reference Page: Defining the Problem of Cyber Terrorism

Student Handout 8 - Reference Page: Defining the Problem of Cyber Terrorism

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.

Student Handout 9 - Reference Page: Cyber Terrorism and the Internet

Student Handout 9 - Reference Page: Cyber Terrorism and the Internet

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.

Student Handout 10 - Reference Page: Cyber Security and You

Student Handout 10 - Reference Page: Cyber Security and You

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.

Student Handout 11 - Reference Page: A Nation's Response

Student Handout 11 - Reference Page: A Nation's Response

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.

Student Handout 12 - Worksheet: Critical Thinking: Homeland Security

Student Handout 12 - Worksheet: Critical Thinking: 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.

Student Handout 13 - Empowerment: Address the Issue: Solutions to Homeland Security Threats

Student Handout 13 - Empowerment: Address the Issue: Solutions to Homeland Security Threats

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.

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Student Handout 1 - Empowerment: Short Form Documentary

Instructions

Write, direct, and produce a five minute video that addresses issues in the issue of Plagiarism

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: Plagiarism

Students understand that information found on the Web is easy to select, copy and paste into one’s own written work. iDrive Digital Correspondents gather multiple perspectives on plagiarism and examine the present and future consequences for passing off another person’s work as their own. Students examine their own school policy on digital ethics and practice giving credit where credit is due. Use with iDrive Student Toolkit.

Student Handout 1 - Empowerment: Short Form Documentary

Students understand that information found on the Web is easy to select, copy and paste into one’s own written work. iDrive Digital Correspondents gather multiple perspectives on plagiarism and examine the present and future consequences for passing off another person’s work as their own. Students examine their own school policy on digital ethics and practice giving credit where credit is due. Use with iDrive Student Toolkit.

Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form

Students understand that information found on the Web is easy to select, copy and paste into one’s own written work. iDrive Digital Correspondents gather multiple perspectives on plagiarism and examine the present and future consequences for passing off another person’s work as their own. Students examine their own school policy on digital ethics and practice giving credit where credit is due. Use with iDrive Student Toolkit.

Student Handout 3 - Empowerment: iDrive Toolkit

Students understand that information found on the Web is easy to select, copy and paste into one’s own written work. iDrive Digital Correspondents gather multiple perspectives on plagiarism and examine the present and future consequences for passing off another person’s work as their own. Students examine their own school policy on digital ethics and practice giving credit where credit is due. Use with iDrive Student Toolkit.

Student Handout 4 - Empowerment: iDrive Student Advisory Board Flyer

Students understand that information found on the Web is easy to select, copy and paste into one’s own written work. iDrive Digital Correspondents gather multiple perspectives on plagiarism and examine the present and future consequences for passing off another person’s work as their own. Students examine their own school policy on digital ethics and practice giving credit where credit is due. Use with iDrive Student Toolkit.

Teacher Reference Page - iDrive Teacher Toolkit

Students understand that information found on the Web is easy to select, copy and paste into one’s own written work. iDrive Digital Correspondents gather multiple perspectives on plagiarism and examine the present and future consequences for passing off another person’s work as their own. Students examine their own school policy on digital ethics and practice giving credit where credit is due. Use with iDrive Student Toolkit.

Webcast Video - Plagiarism

Students understand that information found on the Web is easy to select, copy and paste into one’s own written work. iDrive Digital Correspondents gather multiple perspectives on plagiarism and examine the present and future consequences for passing off another person’s work as their own. Students examine their own school policy on digital ethics and practice giving credit where credit is due. Use with iDrive Student Toolkit.

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Student Handout 1 - 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: Intellectual Property

Students investigate the problem of intellectual property violations that occur through the Internet. Through the video and class discussion, students clarify misconceptions about using information and media found online for personal use and school assignments. They examine the consequences of intellectual property theft both for the owner and the person that violates ownership rights. Students come to understand that digital citizens respect and protect intellectual property rights.

Student Handout 1 - Empowerment: Short Form Documentary

Students investigate the problem of intellectual property violations that occur through the Internet. Through the video and class discussion, students clarify misconceptions about using information and media found online for personal use and school assignments. They examine the consequences of intellectual property theft both for the owner and the person that violates ownership rights. Students come to understand that digital citizens respect and protect intellectual property rights.

Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form

Students investigate the problem of intellectual property violations that occur through the Internet. Through the video and class discussion, students clarify misconceptions about using information and media found online for personal use and school assignments. They examine the consequences of intellectual property theft both for the owner and the person that violates ownership rights. Students come to understand that digital citizens respect and protect intellectual property rights.

Student Handout 3 - Empowerment: iDrive Toolkit

Students investigate the problem of intellectual property violations that occur through the Internet. Through the video and class discussion, students clarify misconceptions about using information and media found online for personal use and school assignments. They examine the consequences of intellectual property theft both for the owner and the person that violates ownership rights. Students come to understand that digital citizens respect and protect intellectual property rights.

Student Handout 4 - Empowerment: iDrive Student Advisory Board Flyer

Students investigate the problem of intellectual property violations that occur through the Internet. Through the video and class discussion, students clarify misconceptions about using information and media found online for personal use and school assignments. They examine the consequences of intellectual property theft both for the owner and the person that violates ownership rights. Students come to understand that digital citizens respect and protect intellectual property rights.

Teacher Reference Page - iDrive Teacher Toolkit

Students investigate the problem of intellectual property violations that occur through the Internet. Through the video and class discussion, students clarify misconceptions about using information and media found online for personal use and school assignments. They examine the consequences of intellectual property theft both for the owner and the person that violates ownership rights. Students come to understand that digital citizens respect and protect intellectual property rights.

Webcast Video - Intellectual Property

Students investigate the problem of intellectual property violations that occur through the Internet. Through the video and class discussion, students clarify misconceptions about using information and media found online for personal use and school assignments. They examine the consequences of intellectual property theft both for the owner and the person that violates ownership rights. Students come to understand that digital citizens respect and protect intellectual property rights.

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Lesson - Webcast: Intellectual Property

Description

Lesson Overview

Students investigate the problem of intellectual property violations that occur through the Internet.



Lesson - Webcast: Intellectual Property

Lesson - Webcast: Intellectual Property

Students investigate the problem of intellectual property violations that occur through the Internet. Through the video and class discussion, students clarify misconceptions about using information and media found online for personal use and school assignments. They examine the consequences of intellectual property theft both for the owner and the person that violates ownership rights. Students come to understand that digital citizens respect and protect intellectual property rights.

Student Handout 1 - Empowerment: Short Form Documentary

Student Handout 1 - Empowerment: Short Form Documentary

Students investigate the problem of intellectual property violations that occur through the Internet. Through the video and class discussion, students clarify misconceptions about using information and media found online for personal use and school assignments. They examine the consequences of intellectual property theft both for the owner and the person that violates ownership rights. Students come to understand that digital citizens respect and protect intellectual property rights.

Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form

Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form

Students investigate the problem of intellectual property violations that occur through the Internet. Through the video and class discussion, students clarify misconceptions about using information and media found online for personal use and school assignments. They examine the consequences of intellectual property theft both for the owner and the person that violates ownership rights. Students come to understand that digital citizens respect and protect intellectual property rights.

Student Handout 3 - Empowerment: iDrive Toolkit

Student Handout 3 - Empowerment: iDrive Toolkit

Students investigate the problem of intellectual property violations that occur through the Internet. Through the video and class discussion, students clarify misconceptions about using information and media found online for personal use and school assignments. They examine the consequences of intellectual property theft both for the owner and the person that violates ownership rights. Students come to understand that digital citizens respect and protect intellectual property rights.

Student Handout 4 - Empowerment: iDrive Student Advisory Board Flyer

Student Handout 4 - Empowerment: iDrive Student Advisory Board Flyer

Students investigate the problem of intellectual property violations that occur through the Internet. Through the video and class discussion, students clarify misconceptions about using information and media found online for personal use and school assignments. They examine the consequences of intellectual property theft both for the owner and the person that violates ownership rights. Students come to understand that digital citizens respect and protect intellectual property rights.

Teacher Reference Page - iDrive Teacher Toolkit

Teacher Reference Page - iDrive Teacher Toolkit

Students investigate the problem of intellectual property violations that occur through the Internet. Through the video and class discussion, students clarify misconceptions about using information and media found online for personal use and school assignments. They examine the consequences of intellectual property theft both for the owner and the person that violates ownership rights. Students come to understand that digital citizens respect and protect intellectual property rights.

Webcast Video - Intellectual Property

Webcast Video - Intellectual Property

Students investigate the problem of intellectual property violations that occur through the Internet. Through the video and class discussion, students clarify misconceptions about using information and media found online for personal use and school assignments. They examine the consequences of intellectual property theft both for the owner and the person that violates ownership rights. Students come to understand that digital citizens respect and protect intellectual property rights.

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Lesson - Peer-to-Peer Networking

Description

Lesson Overview

Students explore legal and ethical issues related to music piracy.



Unit - Learn IT B4U Burn IT

Unit - Learn IT B4U Burn IT

Students explore legal and ethical issues related to music piracy. They discover the economic impact of illegal downloads on the people who work in the entertainment and recording industry, and they determine the personal and legal consequences for unlawfully obtaining or distributing copyrighted music through the Internet. Upon completion of this unit, students create a Public Service Announcement that informs on the risks of piracy and legal alternatives to obtaining music online.

Lesson - Peer-to-Peer Networking

Lesson - Peer-to-Peer Networking

Students closely read informational text to learn about peer-to-peer (P2P) networks. They define P2P technology, examine a court ruling on a case of copyright violation, and discuss the consequences of piracy carried out through P2P networks. Students determine the privacy, safety, security and legal risks of P2P file-sharing. They then use domain-specific terminology in an activity.

Student Handout 6 - Reference Page: Peer-to-Peer Networking

Student Handout 6 - Reference Page: Peer-to-Peer Networking

Students closely read informational text to learn about peer-to-peer (P2P) networks. They define P2P technology, examine a court ruling on a case of copyright violation, and discuss the consequences of piracy carried out through P2P networks. Students determine the privacy, safety, security and legal risks of P2P file-sharing. They then use domain-specific terminology in an activity.

Student Handout 7 - Reference Page: Peer-to-Peer Networking: A Legal Case

Student Handout 7 - Reference Page: Peer-to-Peer Networking: A Legal Case

Students closely read informational text to learn about peer-to-peer (P2P) networks. They define P2P technology, examine a court ruling on a case of copyright violation, and discuss the consequences of piracy carried out through P2P networks. Students determine the privacy, safety, security and legal risks of P2P file-sharing. They then use domain-specific terminology in an activity.

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Student Handout 13 - Empowerment: Brochure Creation & Distribution

Grab people’s attention and educate them at the same time!
You’ve been learning about music copyright basics and how you can use this type of material legally—Now it’s
time to make sure your peers, parents, and faculty understand the issue too.

Set-Up and Preparation
• Background knowledge on intellectual property and copyright concepts
• Computer with Internet access (recommended)
• Materials of choice for developing brochures (desktop publishing program, paper, etc.)
• A means to copy brochures for distribution



Unit - Learn IT B4U Burn IT

Students explore legal and ethical issues related to music piracy. They discover the economic impact of illegal downloads on the people who work in the entertainment and recording industry, and they determine the personal and legal consequences for unlawfully obtaining or distributing copyrighted music through the Internet. Upon completion of this unit, students create a Public Service Announcement that informs on the risks of piracy and legal alternatives to obtaining music online.

Student Handout 11 - Empowerment: Public Service Announcement (PSA)

Students explore legal and ethical issues related to music piracy. They discover the economic impact of illegal downloads on the people who work in the entertainment and recording industry, and they determine the personal and legal consequences for unlawfully obtaining or distributing copyrighted music through the Internet. Upon completion of this unit, students create a Public Service Announcement that informs on the risks of piracy and legal alternatives to obtaining music online.

Student Handout 12 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form

Students explore legal and ethical issues related to music piracy. They discover the economic impact of illegal downloads on the people who work in the entertainment and recording industry, and they determine the personal and legal consequences for unlawfully obtaining or distributing copyrighted music through the Internet. Upon completion of this unit, students create a Public Service Announcement that informs on the risks of piracy and legal alternatives to obtaining music online.

Student Handout 13 - Empowerment: Brochure Creation & Distribution

Students explore legal and ethical issues related to music piracy. They discover the economic impact of illegal downloads on the people who work in the entertainment and recording industry, and they determine the personal and legal consequences for unlawfully obtaining or distributing copyrighted music through the Internet. Upon completion of this unit, students create a Public Service Announcement that informs on the risks of piracy and legal alternatives to obtaining music online.

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Lesson - Music Copyright Basics

Description

Lesson Overview

Students explore legal and ethical issues related to music piracy.



Unit - Learn IT B4U Burn IT

Unit - Learn IT B4U Burn IT

Students explore legal and ethical issues related to music piracy. They discover the economic impact of illegal downloads on the people who work in the entertainment and recording industry, and they determine the personal and legal consequences for unlawfully obtaining or distributing copyrighted music through the Internet. Upon completion of this unit, students create a Public Service Announcement that informs on the risks of piracy and legal alternatives to obtaining music online.

Lesson - Music Copyright Basics

Lesson - Music Copyright Basics

Students discover that copyright laws apply to the music industry. They learn about the public domain, fair use, and copyright protections. They then examine a series of scenarios to determine an ethical, legal solution to the situation. As an empowerment project, students design informational brochures about music copyright.

Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: Copyright and the Digital Age

Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: Copyright and the Digital Age

Students discover that copyright laws apply to the music industry. They learn about the public domain, fair use, and copyright protections. They then examine a series of scenarios to determine an ethical, legal solution to the situation. As an empowerment project, students design informational brochures about music copyright.

Student Handout 5 - Worksheet: Guided Research and Scenarios

Student Handout 5 - Worksheet: Guided Research and Scenarios

Students discover that copyright laws apply to the music industry. They learn about the public domain, fair use, and copyright protections. They then examine a series of scenarios to determine an ethical, legal solution to the situation. As an empowerment project, students design informational brochures about music copyright.

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Student Handout 9 - Reference Page: Cyber Terrorism and the Internet

The computer has become a powerful tool for use by anyone. The Internet has opened new boundaries and
frontiers. Communication, expression of ideas, information, all are available nearly instantaneously. However,
as you can imagine, such a powerful tool can be used for bad things too. Computers can be vulnerable
to viruses, worms, Trojans, hacking, etc. As Americans rely more and more on computers the possibilities
and opportunities for abuse abound.



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 - 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.

Student Handout 8 - Reference Page: Defining the Problem of Cyber Terrorism

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.

Student Handout 9 - Reference Page: Cyber Terrorism and the Internet

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.

Student Handout 10 - Reference Page: Cyber Security and You

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.

Student Handout 11 - Reference Page: A Nation's Response

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.

Student Handout 12 - Worksheet: Critical Thinking: 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.

Student Handout 13 - Empowerment: Address the Issue: Solutions to Homeland Security Threats

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.

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