Cyber Security fundamentals
Students can explore digital footprints, secure passwords, how to avoid scams and cryptography.
More resources:
- Access Cyberhunt - a collection of short 5-15 min conversation starters, warm-up activities, or challenges
- Get a collection of cyber security posters
Students can engage in interactive and short modules to explore a range of cyber security topics covering safe behaviours online. These modules can be completed separately or as a complete lesson sequence.
Year groups: 5 – 6
Access Cyber Security fundamentals activity.
Lesson plans – Teachers can use the lesson plans for each of the 4 modules.
Supporting materials – The resources below support the lesson plans above or can be used in your own lessons to explore different cyber security concepts.
Syllabus outcomes
PD3-1, PD3-2.
ACTDIP022, ACTDIK015.
Applying social and ethical protocols and practices when using ICT
Students apply appropriate practices to recognise the intellectual property for digital information of themselves and others. They use appropriate practices for the physical and logical storage and security of digital information and apply appropriate protocols when using ICT to safely create, communicate or share information. Students gain an understanding of the benefits and consequences of the use of ICT by individuals, groups and communities and the impact of the use of ICT on the fabric of society. In developing and acting with ICT capability, students:
recognise intellectual property
apply digital information security practices
apply personal security protocols
identify the impacts of ICT in society.