Week-Long Curriculum: Digital Key Masters
This complete 5-day unit transforms students from password pushovers into security-conscious digital citizens. Adaptable for grades 3-12 with age-appropriate modifications.
Day 1: The Key Kingdom
Introduction metaphor: Passwords are keys to your digital kingdom
Day 2: Cracking the Code
Interactive demo: How hackers guess weak passwords
Day 3: Building Unbreakable Keys
Hands-on: Creating strong, memorable passwords
Day 4: The Password Manager Quest
Tool exploration: Understanding password managers
Day 5: Digital Key Masters Certification
Assessment and celebration of new security skills
Gatekeeper's Opening
"Imagine you have a magical kingdom filled with treasures - your photos, messages, games, and schoolwork. Would you protect it with a door that says 'password123'?"
Standards Alignment
ISTE Student Standards
- 2d. Demonstrate an understanding of what personal data is and how to keep it private and secure
- 1c. Use technology to seek feedback that informs practice