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Lesson 10: Website Dangers
Lesson 10: Website Dangers
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Introduce terms and definitions of cyber threats related to accessing websites.
Introduce students to a few safe computing steps to take when accessing websites.
Reinforce the consequences of cyber threats to computers, data and people.
Enhance students’ motor skills while navigating the game.
Materials You Will Need
Materials You Will Need
Computers with Carnegie Cadets: The MySecureCyberspace Game installed
Worksheet for Lesson 1: Website Dangers
Writing utensils.
Students Activities
Students Activities
Start and log in to the game, then go to the Databank in Cyberspace (CyberPort > Cyberspace Portal > Data Stream North > Databank). Click on Maya and ask to start the Level 1 training mission.
Listen to her tutorial.
Play the mission until you earn a gold badge and unlock the ReQuest with Erika.
•After earning a gold badge, buy items from the Academy Store and decorate your dorm room.
• Read the worksheet and fill in the blanks for the four website dangers.
• If you need help, return to the Databank in the game and ask Maya.
• Read the “If you encounter these website dangers” chart and discuss what you can do if your computer becomes infected with malware.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
At this point, you should be able to:
Identify cyber threats associated with accessing new websites.
Define new cyber defense terms associated with cyber threats.
Follow some basic steps of safe computing when visiting a new website or when faced with an online advertisement.
Take caution when asked for personal information online or when solicited with a free download.
Enhance motor skills required to navigate game software.
Good job, we can now start the next lesson tomorrow. Take care, stay home and stay safe.
Good job, we can now start the next lesson tomorrow. Take care, stay home and stay safe.
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