What would kids today do without the internet? This lesson will take …
What would kids today do without the internet? This lesson will take them “back in time” to learn how to research before the internet! This lesson will create a greater appreciation for the technology that we have today. Kids today just don’t know how easy they have it, not having to wait for dial up internet!
Teach students what it means to be a good citizen in this …
Teach students what it means to be a good citizen in this activity. Students create the rules and then must follow them to accomplish a class activity.
If you want an easy way to review Scientific Method, along with …
If you want an easy way to review Scientific Method, along with Force and Motion here is the best lesson for you. Using ‘Hot Wheels’ you will be identifying IV, DV, and constants. You will also be reviewing kinetic energy, potential energy, motion, speed, force, and friction.
Modern technology can make tasks happen instantly with the push of a …
Modern technology can make tasks happen instantly with the push of a button or a swipe of a finger. How do our community helpers use this technology responsibly to make their jobs easier and more efficient?
Students will take a virtual reality tour of the five regions in …
Students will take a virtual reality tour of the five regions in Virginia and the main agricultural products in each. During the tours, students will place miniature models of agricultural products on the map of Virginia regions. Learn about the impacts of networking and virtual reality field trips.
We're going on a light hunt! Students will be engaged in this …
We're going on a light hunt! Students will be engaged in this hands-on light investigation, they will investigate how different materials are affected by light. Students will use their knowledge in computer science by sorting and organizing items based on one or two attributes.
Students will create their own PSA on computer science, highlighting impacts of …
Students will create their own PSA on computer science, highlighting impacts of computing and a data-related career (e.g. data analyst, data scientist, data engineer, data architect).
Welcome to an out-of-this-world journey through our solar system! In this interactive …
Welcome to an out-of-this-world journey through our solar system! In this interactive lesson,students will embark on a journey to understand how changes in technology have impacted science learning through reading, hands-on model manipulation, projector visuals, model building, and newer technology like MERGE Cubes.
Students will learn a new vocabulary word - Responsibility. Read a story …
Students will learn a new vocabulary word - Responsibility. Read a story about some responsible bugs and then brainstorm ideas for being responsible at home and in the classroom.
Technology has changed drastically - from smartphones to virtual reality. In this …
Technology has changed drastically - from smartphones to virtual reality. In this lesson, you will review the main types of Simple Machines. Through class discussions, your students will compare how both technology and simple machines have changed and are used differently than they were in the past. Your students will then explore and build examples of modern-day machinery.
Students will gain experience and knowledge using technology while learning. They will …
Students will gain experience and knowledge using technology while learning. They will learn how to solve their tech problems and learn about the pumpkin life cycle!
Students easily identify appropriate and inappropriate online behaviors. This lesson empowers students to …
Students easily identify appropriate and inappropriate online behaviors. This lesson empowers students to collaborate while reviewing strategies to disengage or react when interactions become uncomfortable and potentially unsafe.
Setting and maintaining expectations is an essential indicator of future student success …
Setting and maintaining expectations is an essential indicator of future student success at all grade levels. At the start of each school year, classes review citizenship skills to get reacclimated to the school and the classroom environment. Help students set a strong foundation for their digital lives by teaching digital citizenship and face-to-face skills. In doing so, students will be equipped with tips for safety and success no matter their setting.
A lesson plan complete with a video and STEM activity to help …
A lesson plan complete with a video and STEM activity to help students identify the usefullness of Artificial Intelligence with the use of everyday tools.
Students will view a whole group video about responsibility and we will …
Students will view a whole group video about responsibility and we will discuss being responsible with various things such as information, technology, and classroom items (the sensory items) We will also discuss taking turns and sharing, etc. Students will then be split into 5 groups and rotate through various sensory items. These items include a calm down corner, stretchy fidget strings, pop it squeeze balls, multi colored quiet fidget toys, and slow rising squishy balls. Throughout these rotations, the teacher will remind students of the responsible behaviors expected.
This lesson is presented by Code.org Lesson 8: Cybersecurity - Simple Encryption …
This lesson is presented by Code.org Lesson 8: Cybersecurity - Simple Encryption
From the website: OVERVIEW "In this lesson, students are introduced to the need for encryption and simple techniques for breaking (or cracking) secret messages. Students try their own hand at cracking a message encoded with the classic Caesar cipher and also a Random Substitution Cipher. Students should become well-acquainted with idea that in an age of powerful computational tools, techniques of encryption will need to be more sophisticated. The most important aspect of this lesson is to understand how and why encryption plays a role in all of our lives every day on the Internet, and that making good encryption is not trivial. Students will get their feet wet with understanding the considerations that must go into making strong encryption in the face of powerful computational tools that can be used to crack it. The need for secrecy when sending bits over the Internet is important for anyone using the Internet."
OBJECTIVE "Explain why encryption is an important need for everyday life on the Internet. Crack a message encrypted with a Caesar cipher using a Caesar Cipher Widget Crack a message encrypted with random substitution using Frequency Analysis Explain the weaknesses and security flaws of substitution ciphers"
The lesson is mapped out for teachers. It is easy to follow and includes vocabulary to cover, links to the necessary materials, and a teaching guide with background information, tips, and prompts.
AGENDA Warm Up (10 min) Classic Encryption - The Caesar Cipher Activity (35 min) Part 1 - Crack a Caesar Cipher Part 2 - Crack a Random Substitution Cipher Wrap Up (15 min) Video: Encryption and Public Keys Discussion Career Discussion
Overview: This lesson is presented by Code.org Lesson 8: Cybersecurity - Simple …
Overview: This lesson is presented by Code.org Lesson 8: Cybersecurity - Simple Encryption
From the website: OVERVIEW "In this lesson, students are introduced to the need for encryption and simple techniques for breaking (or cracking) secret messages. Students try their own hand at cracking a message encoded with the classic Caesar cipher and also a Random Substitution Cipher. Students should become well-acquainted with idea that in an age of powerful computational tools, techniques of encryption will need to be more sophisticated. The most important aspect of this lesson is to understand how and why encryption plays a role in all of our lives every day on the Internet, and that making good encryption is not trivial. Students will get their feet wet with understanding the considerations that must go into making strong encryption in the face of powerful computational tools that can be used to crack it. The need for secrecy when sending bits over the Internet is important for anyone using the Internet."
OBJECTIVE "Explain why encryption is an important need for everyday life on the Internet. Crack a message encrypted with a Caesar cipher using a Caesar Cipher Widget Crack a message encrypted with random substitution using Frequency Analysis Explain the weaknesses and security flaws of substitution ciphers"
The lesson is mapped out for teachers. It is easy to follow and includes vocabulary to cover, links to the necessary materials, and a teaching guide with background information, tips, and prompts.
AGENDA Warm Up (10 min) Classic Encryption - The Caesar Cipher
Activity (35 min) Part 1 - Crack a Caesar Cipher Part 2 - Crack a Random Substitution Cipher
Wrap Up (15 min) Video: Encryption and Public Keys Discussion Career Discussion
***This lesson can be adapted for younger students but material covered aligns best with the current 8th grade Impacts of Computing Standards.
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