Teaching cyber security with a focus on safety and ethics has grown rapidly in importance over the past few years. Securing your personal computer and protecting classroom computers  plays a crucial role in protecting our nation’s Internet infrastructure.

 

Moreover, teaching our children on how to become cyber citizens now will better ensure they don’t become cyber crime victims in the future.

 

USA TODAY provides a daily window on the world and gives special attention to the rapidly changing technology field. Our reporting explains new technologies and fosters an in-depth knowledge of cyber topics which prepare students for the Information Age, even as it unfolds around them.

 

 

Archived Lessons:

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Lesson/ Link
Case Study Cyber Security
Project-Based
Learning
PBL: Cyberethics, Cybersafety, Cybersecurity

PBL: Staying Safe During Online Gaming

PBL: Cyber bullying - Protecting yourself, protecting others

Cybercrime
Affects on business
Homeland, Int’l security
Privacy issues These 'cookies' aren't tasty; you're left hungry for privacy

Identity theft's a big pain

Exploiting troubled economy
Parents get involved
Social Media

Hackers Want To Be Your (Malicious) Friend

Cybercrooks work hard to "crack the code" on social sites

 

 

 

Cyber Security Resources

Resources for Elementary Teachers

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