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Password Power-Up

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP� UK YEAR 4 (AGE 8-9)

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Essential Question

�How can a strong password �help protect your privacy?

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Learning Objectives

Define the term "password" and describe its purpose.

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Understand why a strong password is important.

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Practise creating a memorable and strong password.

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What is something in your life that you take steps to protect? �Why and how do you protect it?�

Directions:

  1. Take a moment to think silently about these questions.
  2. Then take turns sharing your response with your partner.

WARM-UP: THINK–PAIR–SHARE

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A secret string of letters, symbols and numbers �that you can use to restrict who can access something digital

Password

KEY VOCABULARY

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  1. In your "home" group, read your assigned scenario and discuss what could happen if a password were stolen. Jot down your group's answer and then wait for the teacher's instructions to switch to your "expert" group.
  2. In your "expert" group, take turns sharing your "home" group's response. Complete your handout by taking notes on what each presenter shares.

JIGSAW: UH-OH! IF … , THEN ...

Uh-Oh! If … Then Scenarios: Directions

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A group of words that go together and are easy �to remember

Phrase

KEY VOCABULARY

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Password Tips to Remember

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Start with a memorable ______________________.

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Only your _________________ should know your password.

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Never use any __________________ identity information in your password.

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Create passwords with at least _____________ characters.

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Use letters, numbers and ___________________ in your password.

WRAP-UP: PASSWORD TIPS

Password Tips: Directions

  • Complete each password tip on the handout by filling in the blank word.

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