Intermediate Grades 3-5
Password Security
Grades 3-5 Password Power Up
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Lesson Overview:
How can a strong password help protect your privacy?
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.
Students will be able to:
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
Lesson Outline:
Warm Up: Pssst ... What's a Password?
10 mins.
Evaluate: Uh-Oh! If ... Then ...
20 mins.
Create: Power Up Your Password
10 mins.
Wrap Up: Password Tips Notes
5 mins.
Keep your personal information safe and secure with a STRONG student password!
It's really easy to do; just follow these simple guidelines:
• Don't keep the default password, change it using CTL-ALT-DEL
Stay away from easily guessed passwords such as 'password' or '12345678'
Replace a letter with a symbol (such as $ instead of S)
• Use both capital and lowercase letters
• Use a phrase instead of a word