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.
Key Vocabulary: password · phrase · symbol · username Show definitions
Key Standards Supported
Common Core ELA
L.3.4,L.3.4d,L.3.6,RF.3.4a,RI.3.4,RI.3.7,RI.3.10,SL.3.1a,SL.3.1b,SL.3.1c,SL.3.1d,SL.3.3,SL.3.4,SL.3.6,W.3.4,W.3.10
CASEL
4a,4b,4c,4d,5a,5b,5c,5e,5f
AASL
I.A.2,I.B.3,I.D.1,I.D.3,I.D.4,II.A.1,II.B.1,II.B.2,II.B.3,II.C.1,II.C.2,II.D.1,II.D.2,III.A.2,III.B.1,III.B.2,III.D.1,IV.B.1,IV.B.2,V.A.1,V.A.2,VI.D.3
ISTE
1d,2a,2b,2d
Lesson Plan
Warm Up: Pssst ... What's a Password?
10 mins.
Extension Activity:
Evaluate: Uh-Oh! If ... Then ...
20 mins.
Extension Activity:
Create: Power Up Your Password
10 mins.
Extension Activity:
Wrap Up: Password Tips Notes
5 mins.
Extension Activity:
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