3rd GRADE
UNIT 1: Building the Galactic Government - Digital Citizenship
PASSWORD SECURITY
THE LESSON MISSION
ACTIVITY 1 - PASSWORD GAMECan you build a strong password? Let's find out. Click on the Digital Passport Game below. You can put on your headphones and click on the speak function if you would like the game instructions read to you.
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Tool Boxpassword : A secret string of letters, symbols, and numbers that you can use to restrict who can access something digital
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ACTIVITY 2 - THINK - PAIR - SHARE
Topic 1 for Discussion
What is something in your life that you take steps to protect? Why and how do you protect it? Take a moment to think silently about these questions. Then, take turns sharing your response with your partner.
Topic 2 for Discussion
Let's think about when we use devices, like a phone or computer. How do you limit who can access something that you want to protect, and why would you limit access? Take a moment to think silently about these questions. Then, take turns sharing your response with your partner.
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ACTIVITY 3 - TABLE COLLABORATION
One of the most common ways to protect your devices and information online is by using a password. A password is a secret string of letters, symbols, and numbers that you can use to restrict who can access something digital. Some passwords, however, are stronger than others because they are harder for someone to figure out. Let's investigate why strong passwords are important and how you can make sure yours are strong by doing a table collaboration. In a table collaboration, you are given a scenario to think about. You have a set amount of time to write down all your thoughts about the scenario. Then, you and your table mates each take turns sharing your thoughts. You add any thoughts you had not thought of to your list. I will give you 2 minutes to jot your thoughts for each scenario and 5 minutes for table discussion of each scenario.
ACTIVITY 4 - CREATING POWERFUL PASSWORDS
The consequences we just talked about might seem scary. But there is something you can do to make sure no one can ever guess your password. Here are some important steps to power up your password.
Now, let's practice making a powerful password. Use the Powerful Password Sheet below to help you develop a powerful password.
- Start with a memorable phrase.
- Never use any private identity information in your password.
- Create passwords with at least eight characters.
- Use letters, numbers, and symbols in your password.
- Remember, only your parents or teacher should know your password.
Now, let's practice making a powerful password. Use the Powerful Password Sheet below to help you develop a powerful password.
WRAP UP
As you get older, having a strong password will become even more important. Passwords will help you protect your social networking profiles when you are in high school, keep your grades private when you are in college, and protect your bank accounts and online store accounts when you are an adult.
Now let's see what you remember. Click on the quiz link below to take the online quiz.
Now let's see what you remember. Click on the quiz link below to take the online quiz.
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
LESSON DEVELOPED USING:
Common Sense Media Lesson Plans
Anon., 2024. Password Power-Up| Common Sense Education. [online] Available at: <https://www.commonsense.org/education/uk/digital-citizenship/lesson/password-power-up> [Accessed 3 October 2024].
STANDARDS MET:
AL DLCS - Citizens of a Digital Culture - Impact of Computing 12: Identify and discuss ways that access to technology helps empower individuals and groups.
AL DLCS - Recurring Standard - Safety, Privacy, and Security 1: Identify, demonstrate, and apply personal safe use of digital devices.
AL DLCS - Recurring Standard - Legal and Ethical Behavior 2: Recognize and demonstrate age-appropriate responsible use of digital devices and resources as outlined in school/district rules.
AL DLCS - Recurring Standard - Impact of Computing 3: Assess the validity and identify the purpose of digital content.
ISTE 1.1.D - Technology Fundamentals: Students understand fundamental concepts of how technology works, demonstrate the ability to choose and use current technologies effectively, and are adept at thoughtfully exploring emerging technologies.
ISTE 1.2.A - Digital Footprint: Students manage their digital identity and understand the lasting impact of their online behaviors on themselves and others and make safe, legal and ethical decisions in the digital world.
ISTE 1.2.B - Online Interactions: Students demonstrate empathetic, inclusive interactions online and use technology to responsibly contribute to their communities.
ISTE 1.2.D - Digital Privacy: Students take action to protect their digital privacy on devices and manage their personal data and security while online.
ISTE 1.7.A - Global Connections: Students use digital tools to connect with peers from a variety of backgrounds recognizing diverse viewpoints and broadening mutual understanding.
ISTE 1.7.B - Multiple Viewpoints: Students use collaborative technologies to work with others, including peers, experts and community members, to examine issues and problems from multiple viewpoints.
ISTE 1.7.C - Project Teams: Students contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a common goal.
ISTE 1.7.D - Local and Global Issues: Students explore local and global issues, and use collaborative technologies to work with others to investigate solutions.
ITEEA STEL -3E - Analyze how different technological systems often interact with economic, environmental, and social systems.
ITEEA STEL-4F - Describe the helpful and harmful effects of technology.
ITEEA STEL-4K - Examine the ways that technology can have both positive and negative effects at the same time.
ITEEA STEL-4N - Analyze examples of technologies that have changed the way people think, interact, and communicate.
Common Sense Media Lesson Plans
Anon., 2024. Password Power-Up| Common Sense Education. [online] Available at: <https://www.commonsense.org/education/uk/digital-citizenship/lesson/password-power-up> [Accessed 3 October 2024].
STANDARDS MET:
AL DLCS - Citizens of a Digital Culture - Impact of Computing 12: Identify and discuss ways that access to technology helps empower individuals and groups.
AL DLCS - Recurring Standard - Safety, Privacy, and Security 1: Identify, demonstrate, and apply personal safe use of digital devices.
AL DLCS - Recurring Standard - Legal and Ethical Behavior 2: Recognize and demonstrate age-appropriate responsible use of digital devices and resources as outlined in school/district rules.
AL DLCS - Recurring Standard - Impact of Computing 3: Assess the validity and identify the purpose of digital content.
ISTE 1.1.D - Technology Fundamentals: Students understand fundamental concepts of how technology works, demonstrate the ability to choose and use current technologies effectively, and are adept at thoughtfully exploring emerging technologies.
ISTE 1.2.A - Digital Footprint: Students manage their digital identity and understand the lasting impact of their online behaviors on themselves and others and make safe, legal and ethical decisions in the digital world.
ISTE 1.2.B - Online Interactions: Students demonstrate empathetic, inclusive interactions online and use technology to responsibly contribute to their communities.
ISTE 1.2.D - Digital Privacy: Students take action to protect their digital privacy on devices and manage their personal data and security while online.
ISTE 1.7.A - Global Connections: Students use digital tools to connect with peers from a variety of backgrounds recognizing diverse viewpoints and broadening mutual understanding.
ISTE 1.7.B - Multiple Viewpoints: Students use collaborative technologies to work with others, including peers, experts and community members, to examine issues and problems from multiple viewpoints.
ISTE 1.7.C - Project Teams: Students contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a common goal.
ISTE 1.7.D - Local and Global Issues: Students explore local and global issues, and use collaborative technologies to work with others to investigate solutions.
ITEEA STEL -3E - Analyze how different technological systems often interact with economic, environmental, and social systems.
ITEEA STEL-4F - Describe the helpful and harmful effects of technology.
ITEEA STEL-4K - Examine the ways that technology can have both positive and negative effects at the same time.
ITEEA STEL-4N - Analyze examples of technologies that have changed the way people think, interact, and communicate.