3.2 Password Powerup

Open Ended

What is something in your life that you take steps to protect? Why and how do you protect it?

Draw

Let's think about when we use devices, like a phone or computer. How do you limit who can access something that you want to protect, and why would you limit access?

Discuss each scenario with your table, be prepared to share.​

UH-OH!

If.... Then Scenarios​

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Maya forgets her phone on the bus. IF someone found it and figured out her password to unlock it, THEN what could happen?

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Discuss with your table.​

Scenario 1

Jared writes his email address in his notebook and leaves it open while he goes to the bathroom. IF someone saw his email address and figured out his email password, THEN what could happen?

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Discuss with your table.​

Scenario 2

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Kylie goes over to her friend Asia's house to play an online video game. After she leaves, her gaming profile is still saved. Asia's little brother Ben, turns on the game and sees it. IF Ben figured out Kylie's password, THEN what could happen?

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Discuss with your table.​

Scenario 3

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Thomas uses an app on his phone to pay bills from his bank account. IF someone figured out his password to the app, THEN what could happen?​

Discuss with your table.​

Scenario 4

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Beatrix logs in to her doctor's website to see medical information about herself. IF someone figured out her password to the website, THEN what could happen?

Discuss with your table.​

Scenario 5

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Draw

Complete each password tip on the handout by filling in the blank spaces.

Multiple Select

Read the following actions. Select the actions that make a strong password.

• Use letters, numbers, and symbols.

• Use a word from the dictonary.

• Tell your password to your parents.

Multiple Select

Some of the passwords below are strong passwords that are difficult to guess. Others are weak passwords that are easy to guess and can be compromised or stolen. Read the passwords below and check the STRONG passwords.

• gRe@tj0b

• June111998

• anna99

• Luv2sw!m

Multiple Choice

Noah created a password with his name and his favorite sport. His password is NoahSoccer. Why should Noah choose a different password? Choose the BEST answer.

• Because NoahSoccer is too long.

• Because NoahSoccer uses his name.

• Because NoahSoccer uses his name and doesn't use symbols or numbers.