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Grade 3

Password Power-Up

How can a strong password help protect your privacy?
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Stronger, more secure online passwords are a good idea for everyone. But how can we help kids create better passwords and actually remember them? Use the tips in this lesson to help kids make passwords that are both secure and memorable.

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Learning Objectives:

  • Define the term "password" and describe a password's purpose.

  • Understand why a strong password is important.

  • Practice creating a memorable and strong password.

Key Vocabulary: password   ·   phrase   ·   symbol   ·   username  
password:
a secret string of letters, symbols, and numbers that you can use to restrict who can access something digital
phrase:
a group of words that go together and are easy to remember
symbol:
a character other than a number or letter, such as #, !, or @.
username:
a name you create to sign into a website, app, or game
This lesson meets standards for  Common Core ELA,  ISTE,  CASEL, and  AASL .  See standards

Lesson Plan

45 mins.

What You'll Need

Writing paper or notebooks
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  • Lesson Slides
  • If...Then...Scenarios
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  • Power-Up Your Password
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  • Lesson Quiz

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Lesson last updated: September 2021
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