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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 - 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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Student Handout 1 - Empowerment: Host a Community Leaders' Townhall Meeting

Topic
You will be conducting a Community Leaders or Town Hall Meeting on the topic of Cyber Citizenship.
Community Leaders Meetings are presentations with elected officials, business leaders, educators and law
enforcement officers at which you and other speakers educate leaders about Security: Cyber Citizenship issues.
Participants are encouraged to develop a strategy to increase awareness within their local community.
Town Hall Meetings are panel discussions, led by Internet safety experts you recruit: law enforcement, elected



Lesson – Webcast: Security & Cyber Citizenship

Students investigate online threats to homeland security an public safety brought about by hactivists, hate groups, gangs and terrorist organizations. They acquire and use key terms while discussing the rights and responsibilities of digital citizenship. They analyze the social and legal consequences of countering these rights and responsibilities, and arrange a meeting for community leaders aimed toward devising solutions to homeland security and public safety issues that arise online.

Student Handout 1 - Empowerment: Host a Community Leaders' Townhall Meeting

Students investigate online threats to homeland security an public safety brought about by hactivists, hate groups, gangs and terrorist organizations. They acquire and use key terms while discussing the rights and responsibilities of digital citizenship. They analyze the social and legal consequences of countering these rights and responsibilities, and arrange a meeting for community leaders aimed toward devising solutions to homeland security and public safety issues that arise online.

Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: Short Form Documentary

Students investigate online threats to homeland security an public safety brought about by hactivists, hate groups, gangs and terrorist organizations. They acquire and use key terms while discussing the rights and responsibilities of digital citizenship. They analyze the social and legal consequences of countering these rights and responsibilities, and arrange a meeting for community leaders aimed toward devising solutions to homeland security and public safety issues that arise online.

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 - Security: Cyber Citizenship

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: Security & Cyber Citizenship

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Lesson Overview

Students investigate online threats to homeland security an public safety brought



Lesson – Webcast: Security & Cyber Citizenship

Lesson – Webcast: Security & Cyber Citizenship

Students investigate online threats to homeland security an public safety brought about by hactivists, hate groups, gangs and terrorist organizations. They acquire and use key terms while discussing the rights and responsibilities of digital citizenship. They analyze the social and legal consequences of countering these rights and responsibilities, and arrange a meeting for community leaders aimed toward devising solutions to homeland security and public safety issues that arise online.

Student Handout 1 - Empowerment: Host a Community Leaders' Townhall Meeting

Student Handout 1 - Empowerment: Host a Community Leaders' Townhall Meeting

Students investigate online threats to homeland security an public safety brought about by hactivists, hate groups, gangs and terrorist organizations. They acquire and use key terms while discussing the rights and responsibilities of digital citizenship. They analyze the social and legal consequences of countering these rights and responsibilities, and arrange a meeting for community leaders aimed toward devising solutions to homeland security and public safety issues that arise online.

Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: Short Form Documentary

Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: Short Form Documentary

Students investigate online threats to homeland security an public safety brought about by hactivists, hate groups, gangs and terrorist organizations. They acquire and use key terms while discussing the rights and responsibilities of digital citizenship. They analyze the social and legal consequences of countering these rights and responsibilities, and arrange a meeting for community leaders aimed toward devising solutions to homeland security and public safety issues that arise online.

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 - Security: Cyber Citizenship

Webcast Video - Security: Cyber Citizenship

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 1 - Reference Page: Defining the Problem of Cyber Terrorism

Reference 1
Don’t just skim this article though! Read carefuly; this article has lots of definitions for cyber terrorism, and you have to decide for yourself what the correct one is. Pay close attention–Some articles have answers to more than one question.

At first glance, the term cyber terrorism seems easy to define. After all you and I are familiar with the Internet and



Lesson - Homeland Security

Students examine the issue of cyber terrorism. They identify the ways that the Internet is used in acts of cyber terrorism and cyber warfare. They review 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; devising preventative measures against cyber attacks.

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Defining the Problem of Cyber Terrorism

Students examine the issue of cyber terrorism. They identify the ways that the Internet is used in acts of cyber terrorism and cyber warfare. They review 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; devising preventative measures against cyber attacks.

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Cyber Terrorism and the Internet

Students examine the issue of cyber terrorism. They identify the ways that the Internet is used in acts of cyber terrorism and cyber warfare. They review 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; devising preventative measures against cyber attacks.

Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Cyber Security and You

Students examine the issue of cyber terrorism. They identify the ways that the Internet is used in acts of cyber terrorism and cyber warfare. They review 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; devising preventative measures against cyber attacks.

Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: A Nation's Response

Students examine the issue of cyber terrorism. They identify the ways that the Internet is used in acts of cyber terrorism and cyber warfare. They review 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; devising preventative measures against cyber attacks.

Student Handout 5 - Worksheet: Critical Thinking: Homeland Security

Students examine the issue of cyber terrorism. They identify the ways that the Internet is used in acts of cyber terrorism and cyber warfare. They review 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; devising preventative measures against cyber attacks.

Student Handout 6 - Empowerment: Address the Issue: Solutions to Homeland Security Threats

Students examine the issue of cyber terrorism. They identify the ways that the Internet is used in acts of cyber terrorism and cyber warfare. They review 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; devising preventative measures against cyber attacks.

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Lesson - Homeland Security

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Lesson Overview

Students examine the issue of cyber terrorism. They identify the ways that the Internet is used in acts of cyber terrorism and cyber warfare.



Lesson - Homeland Security

Lesson - Homeland Security

Students examine the issue of cyber terrorism. They identify the ways that the Internet is used in acts of cyber terrorism and cyber warfare. They review 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; devising preventative measures against cyber attacks.

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Defining the Problem of Cyber Terrorism

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Defining the Problem of Cyber Terrorism

Students examine the issue of cyber terrorism. They identify the ways that the Internet is used in acts of cyber terrorism and cyber warfare. They review 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; devising preventative measures against cyber attacks.

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Cyber Terrorism and the Internet

Student Handout 2 - Reference Page: Cyber Terrorism and the Internet

Students examine the issue of cyber terrorism. They identify the ways that the Internet is used in acts of cyber terrorism and cyber warfare. They review 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; devising preventative measures against cyber attacks.

Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Cyber Security and You

Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Cyber Security and You

Students examine the issue of cyber terrorism. They identify the ways that the Internet is used in acts of cyber terrorism and cyber warfare. They review 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; devising preventative measures against cyber attacks.

Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: A Nation's Response

Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: A Nation's Response

Students examine the issue of cyber terrorism. They identify the ways that the Internet is used in acts of cyber terrorism and cyber warfare. They review 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; devising preventative measures against cyber attacks.

Student Handout 5 - Worksheet: Critical Thinking: Homeland Security

Student Handout 5 - Worksheet: Critical Thinking: Homeland Security

Students examine the issue of cyber terrorism. They identify the ways that the Internet is used in acts of cyber terrorism and cyber warfare. They review 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; devising preventative measures against cyber attacks.

Student Handout 6 - Empowerment: Address the Issue: Solutions to Homeland Security Threats

Student Handout 6 - Empowerment: Address the Issue: Solutions to Homeland Security Threats

Students examine the issue of cyber terrorism. They identify the ways that the Internet is used in acts of cyber terrorism and cyber warfare. They review 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; devising preventative measures against cyber attacks.

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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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Student Handout 12 - Worksheet: Critical Thinking: Homeland Security

Directions:
You and your classmates will be on a scavenger hunt for priceless knowledge. Plan wisely how you will divide up tasks—will one read, one write, one present? Or perhaps each take a question and divide up the articles? It’s your choice but choose wisely—there is a time limit and a goal. No answer is ever completely correct—you’ll have choices in your answers.

Think and discuss what you have seen and read. Then use your brains to
come up with your own answers. You’ll have to discuss what you’ve seen, read, and
answered so be PREPARED!!



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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Student Handout 10 - Reference Page: Cyber Security and You

Do you know that you can do your part to protect your country? Protection against a cyber terrorist attack
begins at home. Ensuring that your personal computer is secure could play a crucial role in protecting the
national Internet infrastructure. Attacks of all kinds can take advantage of home computers. Denial of service,
virus and worms, all make use of the home computer and can cause untold damage and downtime nationally.
However, by taking a few simple steps average home computer users (meaning you) can have safe, protected



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

The government has taken many steps to protect our country against future terrorist attacks. At airports
there is extra security. News stations monitor our safety status. However, what have they done to protect our
computers from a cyber attack? The government protection plan takes several different formats, and extends
beyond just prevention to proactive strategies for minimizing damage from cyber attacks.



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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