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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hector's World

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students discover how they can protect a computer from a virus. In this computer awareness lesson, students discover that strong passwords can protect computer files. Students  watch a video regarding technology in their world...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Computer Security Day

For Students 7th - 8th
In this computer security day worksheet, students match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct words, unscramble words and sentences, write discussion questions and conduct a survey.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Network and Computer Security

For Students 9th - 10th
This MIT course on network and computer security covers topics such as security in multi-user distributed systems, cryptography, authentication, intrusion detection, and many other security topics.
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Website
Education Development Center

The Fun Works: Technology Career Choices

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about some technology careers you've probably never thought of.
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Article
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Nist: Virus Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about computer security and viruses.
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Website
NC State University

North Carolina State University: Ethics in Computing

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a repository of information about a variety of computer ethics topics.
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Handout
Other

The World Wide Web Security Faq

For Students 9th - 10th
Answers frequently asked questions relating to the security implications of running a Web server and using Web browsers.
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Primary
Other

The Cookie Controversy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents an overview of issues relating to cookies - their purpose, privacy concerns, available software, and more.
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Article
Other

Pc World: Privacy 2000 in Web We Trust?

For Students 9th - 10th
PC World provides an enormous article on internet privacy. Includes examples, problem areas, and tips and solutions resulting in more safety and privacy on the Internet.
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Website
Other

National Conference of State Legislatures: Computer Crime Statutes

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains a listing by state of laws concerning computer hacking and unauthorized access.
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Article
Indiana University

Indiana University: Drive by Pharming

For Students 9th - 10th
This document provides a detailed description of drive-by pharming and recommended countermeasures.
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Primary
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Fipsp: Authentication Technology Alternatives

For Students 9th - 10th
These guidelines describes the primary alternative methods for verifying the identities of computer system users, and provides recommendations toFederal agencies and departments for the acquisition and use of technology which supports...
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Handout
Federal Trade Commission

On Guard Online: Protect Kids Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Become cyber smart! Learn some practical tips that will help guard you against Internet fraud and protect your personal information. Topics include kids' privacy laws, computer security, informational videos, and internet quizzes.
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Website
US Department of Justice

U.s. Department of Justice: Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover information about computer crime, intellectual property, electronic evidence and other high-tech legal issues. Explore documents, reports, white papers, manuals, etc.
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Website
Other

Dfrws (Digital Forensic Research Workshop)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a variety of resources and information about digital forensics.
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Website
Other

International High Technology Crime Investigation Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is devoted to high technology crime investigations and contains training and seminars as well as a variety of resources.
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Article
BBC

Bbc News: Heartbleed Bug: What You Need to Know

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the ways in which the Heartbleed bug has impacted internet security and what you can do to browse more safely.
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Website
Other

National Cyber Forensics & Training Alliance

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information about advanced training, security awareness in an effort to reduce cyber vulnerability, forensic and predictive analysis and lab analysis.
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Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Spreadsheet Software Applications: M1: L1: Computer Essentials

For Students 9th - 10th
In Module 1 Lesson 1 of this course, students are introduced to the basic functions of computer system components, to some technical vocabulary, and they will learn about computer security, privacy, and crimes. They will also learn how...
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Website
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Nist Computer Security Division's Csrc Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is devoted to information systems security and contains publications, security warnings and guidelines.
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Website
Other

Welcome to Phishing info.org. Learn How to Fight Email Scams Here

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information about how phishing works, how to protect yourself and where to go for help.
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Handout
Federal Trade Commission

On Guard Online: Phishing

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains an overview of phishing as well as a list of suggestions for avoiding phishing scams.
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Unit: Online Data Security

For Students 9th - 10th
Readings and practice problems about online data security.
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Article
University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: Pixel Flow Code Cracking

For Students 9th - 10th
This article reveals some techniques and vulnerabilities in Unix-based computer networks.