Learning Resource Type

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Avoid Online Scams

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

6, 7, 8

Overview

This is a lesson plan from Google for Education, Applied Digital Skills. During this lesson, students learn to identify and avoid online scams by analyzing a real-life situation in a group. Students will work collaboratively to identify online scams. They will analyze an online scam to identify suspicious behavior and warning signs. Then they will create a group document discussing an online scam and provide guidelines for how to avoid scams. 

    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 6

    DLCS18.6.9

    Differentiate between a secure and a non-secure website including how they affect personal data.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.6.9

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • how to identify a website as secure or unsecure.
    • that sharing personal data can be dangerous.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • recognize that secure web address begins with "https" and that a security symbol is displayed in the address bar such as a lock, etc.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • any information provided while navigating an unsecure website can negatively affect users.
    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 7

    DLCS18.7.10

    Explain social engineering, including countermeasures, and its impact on a digital society.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.7.10

    Vocabulary

    • social engineering

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • the importance of protecting personal data.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • identify instances of social engineering and ways to avoid becoming a victim.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • personal data should be protected so that the information is not accessible by someone looking to exploit your information for personal gain.
    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

    DLCS18.8.10

    Analyze different modes of social engineering and their effectiveness.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.8.10

    Vocabulary

    • social engineering

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • social engineering is used to elicit access to information one would not normally allow.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • identify various modes of social engineering and indicate their effectiveness.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • social engineering is used to manipulate individuals into revealing personal information.
    • many modes of social engineering are used to manipulate individuals into revealing personal information.
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    Google For Education Applied Digital Skills
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