Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Car-Hacking

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

In this video excerpt from NOVA scienceNOW, explore how advances in information technology are making cars increasingly susceptible to cyber attacks. Modern cars are highly dependent on computers to control many features including lights, braking, steering, door locks, and GPS. A team of security experts demonstrates how it is possible to hack into a car and gain control of it from a remote location by taking advantage of its built-in cell phone system. This video comes with discussion questions. 

    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 09-12

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    Discuss the ethical ramifications of malicious hacking and its impact on society.

    Unpacked Content

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    Vocabulary

    • white hat hacking
    • black hat hacking
    • information
    • ransomware

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • that not all people use technology in a legal or ethical manner.
    • that software and processes are created to elicit personal data for negative purposes.
    • that the negative behaviors associated with technology have impacts on society.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • identify malicious hacking.
    • discuss ethical ramifications of malicious hacking.
    • discuss the impacts on society of malicious hacking.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • that not all people use technology in a legal or ethical manner.
    • that software and processes are created to elicit personal data for negative purposes.
    • that the negative behaviors associated with technology have impacts on society.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    PBS
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Audio resources: includes a transcript or subtitles
    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
    License

    License Type

    Custom
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