DLCS18.8.22

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

DLCS18.8.22
Encrypt and decrypt various data.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

cyphers can be used to encrypt and then decrypt a message.
that computers use complicated cyphers to keep data safe when being transmitted electronically.

Skills

Students are able to:

either physically or digitally encrypt and decrypt data.

Understanding

Students understand that:

some data needs to be protected as it is transmitted digitally.

Vocabulary

encrypt
decrypt

COS Examples

Example: Create and decipher a message sent in a secret code.

Aligned Learning Resources

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 5 Chapter 1 Lesson 6: Keeping Data Secret (18-19)

What Is Cryptography?

Sound Representation / Modems Unplugged

Doorman's Code

Scytale Messages

Code Breaking: Harley Gets a Hint

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