Article
BBC

Bbc News: Heartbleed Bug: What You Need to Know

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the ways in which the Heartbleed bug has impacted internet security and what you can do to browse more safely.
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Secret Lives of Hackers

For Students 9th - 10th
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]
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Do We Separate the Seemingly Inseparable?

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: How Secure Are Electronic Voting Machines?

For Students 9th - 10th
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]
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: How to Avoid "Food Failures" This Thanksgiving

For Students 9th - 10th
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]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Bit Zee Bot: 19. Bit Zee's 5 Volt Power Distribution Board

For Students 9th - 10th
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]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: 5 Volt Power Distribution Board

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video, learn about how to create a 5 volt power distribution strip by hacking apart a bread board. [5:22]
Article
University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: Pixel Flow Code Cracking

For Students 9th - 10th
This article reveals some techniques and vulnerabilities in Unix-based computer networks.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Curling

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: 25 Years of Computer Viruses

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look back on twenty-five years of computer viruses.
Instructional Video
PBS

Nova Labs: Cybersecurity 101

For Students 9th - 10th
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]
Article
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Cyber Crime and Spying Threaten National Security

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Tips for Good Passwords

For Students 9th - 10th
This article presents common mistakes for creating insecure passwords and provides advice on creating strong passwords.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Computer Lab Rules and Technology Ethics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plan that reinforces computer lab rules and technology ethics as students create newsletters or presentations.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Cybersafety

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Math Behind Password Security

For Students 9th - 10th
Sal explains the ins and outs of creating stronger passwords to keep your personal information safe. [10:20]
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Cooking for Geeks

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Voting Machine Update

For Students 9th - 10th
A computer scientist discusses the hack-ability of voting machines and election security.
Instructional Video
Other

Tricks of School Tools You Probably Never Seen

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Software Cracking

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a Wikipedia description of software cracking.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: System Cracking

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a Wikipedia description of system cracking.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Hacker

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a Wikipedia description of hacker.
Website
Harvard University

The Geoffrey Chaucer Page: Chaucer's Ransom

For Students 9th - 10th
List of "Contributions for Ransoms Made by the King," which includes Chaucer's name and price (following his capture in France).

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