Classroom Resource

The Secret Lives of Hackers

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

Learn about different types of hackers with this video from the NOVA Cybersecurity Lab. Hacking is solving problems in creative or unexpected ways. Hacks have been used for everything from Galileo’s telescope to Apollo 13. Similarly, there are many reasons that people hack computers. Some are just curious about how systems work, others hack to find and fix security flaws before they are exploited by criminals. Some hackers have bad intentions fueled by greed, attention, or rebellion. There are some hackers who have good intentions, but use questionable methods of getting information. “Hacking” isn’t good or bad – it depends on how and why people hack. This video comes with discussion questions. This video can be played during a lesson discussing the ethical ramifications of malicious hacking and its impact on society.

Content Standards

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

DLCS18.HS.17
Discuss the ethical ramifications of malicious hacking and its impact on society.

Unpacked Content

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.

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/nvcy-sci-slhackers/the-secret-lives-…

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles

License

License Type

CUSTOM

Custom License Type (URL)

https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/help/terms-of-use/

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Approved Date

2020-04-07

Curated by

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Learning Resource Type