Posted on October 23rd, 2016 by Mary Lord
Students in grades 3 – 5 learn how alphanumeric symbols can be encoded for many fun purposes. In the first of two sessions, they learn about codes by making their own with a limited number of symbols. They then attempt to break each other’s codes and discover the relationship among encryption, decryption, and shared keys.
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Tags: Class Activities, code, coding, computation, computer, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, data privacy, encryption, Grades K-5, IEEE, Lesson Plan, password
Posted on October 23rd, 2016 by Mary Lord
Tired of plastic action toys? In eCybermission, an Internet-based science fair, students in grades 6 to 9 can play real super-spy detectives. Entries are due February 22, 2017.
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Tags: AEOP, Alternative Energy, Competitions for Students, Contest, Cybersecurity, eCybermission 2016, Grades 6-8, national security, NGSS, STEM education, Web Resources
Posted on October 18th, 2016 by Mary Lord
At Carnegie Mellon University, students are learning to thwart cyber attacks by becoming “white hat hackers” – ethical computer sleuths searching for and fixing security gaps before the bad guys can exploit them.
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Tags: Carnegie Mellon University, Computer Engineering, computer security, Cybersecurity, DARPA, David Brumley, electrical engineerng, hack, white hat hackers
Posted on October 12th, 2016 by ASEE
The Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use provides research and outreach services to address issues of the safe and responsible Internet use, with downloadable teacher guides and student handouts.
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Tags: Bullying, Cyber safety, Internet etiquette, Online safety, Web Resources
Posted on October 5th, 2016 by Mary Lord
The Department of Homeland Security designates October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Its “Stop, Think, Connect” toolkit includes materials for various audiences, including students and educators, as well as guides to social media, phishing, and other topics.
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Tags: Air Force, computer hackers, Curriculum, Cybersecurity, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, homeland security, Resources for Teachers, Teacher Resources, Web Resources
