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BBC
Bbc News: Heartbleed Bug: What You Need to Know
Learn about the ways in which the Heartbleed bug has impacted internet security and what you can do to browse more safely.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Secret Lives of Hackers
Learn about hacking and the meaning of the hacking in this video. Video also explains how you might be surprised about who actually hackers are. [3:09]
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Do We Separate the Seemingly Inseparable?
Your cell phone is mainly made of plastics and metals. It's easy to appreciate the process by which those elements add up to something so useful. But there's another story we don't hear about- how did we get our raw ingredients in the...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: How Secure Are Electronic Voting Machines?
The security of electronic voting machines is a concern, as there are fears that they could be hacked into. An expert discusses the technology behind them. Aired Nov. 2, 2012 [16:31 min]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: How to Avoid "Food Failures" This Thanksgiving
Jeff Potter, the author of Cooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Hacks, and Good Food discusses how to cook turkey successfully for a Thanksgiving meal and avoid a 'food failure.' Aired Nov. 22, 2013 [19:46 min]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Bit Zee Bot: 19. Bit Zee's 5 Volt Power Distribution Board
In this video we hack apart a bread board to create a 5 volt power distribution strip. The 5 volts comes from the center pin in the motor controller and the negative or ground comes from the ground pin on the motor controller. [5:23]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: 5 Volt Power Distribution Board
In this video, learn about how to create a 5 volt power distribution strip by hacking apart a bread board. [5:22]
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina: Pixel Flow Code Cracking
This article reveals some techniques and vulnerabilities in Unix-based computer networks.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Curling
This article on curling provides a history of the sport, as well as "basics of the game," information on the playing surface, players and equipment. Includes a "graphical depiction of a curling sheet," photographs of equipment and a lot...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: 25 Years of Computer Viruses
Take a look back on twenty-five years of computer viruses.
PBS
Nova Labs: Cybersecurity 101
The Internet is fundamentally insecure. However, there are simple things you can do to protect yourself and your information. Learn what they are in NOVA's Cybersecurity Lab. [3:38]
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Cyber Crime and Spying Threaten National Security
Students read and discuss this article on cyber crime (dated April 10, 2009) and answer comprehension questions. An essay assignment is also suggested and students are encouraged to submit theirs for possible publication on the site.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Tips for Good Passwords
This article presents common mistakes for creating insecure passwords and provides advice on creating strong passwords.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Computer Lab Rules and Technology Ethics
Lesson plan that reinforces computer lab rules and technology ethics as students create newsletters or presentations.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Cybersafety
This lesson is designed to increase student awareness of the concept that there are dangers associated with Internet usage. This is a Commerce and Information Technology lesson plan. This lesson was adapted from iSafe.org and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Math Behind Password Security
Sal explains the ins and outs of creating stronger passwords to keep your personal information safe. [10:20]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Cooking for Geeks
Do you like to experiment with your food? We'll talk with the author of a new book about science, technology, and DIY hacks in the kitchen.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Voting Machine Update
A computer scientist discusses the hack-ability of voting machines and election security.
Other
Tricks of School Tools You Probably Never Seen
In this video a native speaker shares tricks of school supplies hack, how to use school supplies for other uses. Key terms that are used are calculator and phone.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Software Cracking
This site contains a Wikipedia description of software cracking.
Harvard University
The Geoffrey Chaucer Page: Chaucer's Ransom
List of "Contributions for Ransoms Made by the King," which includes Chaucer's name and price (following his capture in France).