How can a secure password help you protect your private information? Strong Passwords Hueneme Elementary School District Digital Citizenship 4th Grade

What are some of the non-electronic security devices that people use to protect their possessions from being stolen or used by others? What are examples of how you use passwords when you use electronic devices? Passwords protect your online accounts from being stolen or used by others.

What do you think could happen if someone got hold of your password? Access my online accounts Steal my money Pretend to be me and hurt my reputation Find out things about me that I don’t want anyone else to know

Strong Passwords Let’s talk about some tips on how to make and use strong passwords. “Do”s “Don’t”s

Read each DO and think about why it is a good tip. Strong Passwords

Password Remix Read the stories about Jessie and Krystal below and answer questions about their passwords

Jesse

Krystal

What are some other password tips Krystal could follow?

Let’s Pass the Word! Make a poster to share a password tip with others. 1

Wrapping Up Let’s review what we have learned today.

What are some tips for having strong passwords? Which ones do you think are most important to follow? Which tips are easiest to follow? Which are hardest? How can we remind ourselves, other students, and our families to keep passwords secure?

______________ change your password regularly. ______________ use a word from the dictionary as your password. ______________ tell your password to your parents. Read the sentences below. Decide if either DO or DON’T should be in each of the spaces to show rules for creating strong passwords. DO DON’T DO

Some of the passwords below are strong passwords that are difficult to guess. Others are weak passwords that are easy to guess. Read the passwords below and decide whether they are strong or weak. Strong Luv2sw!m Strong anna99 Weak June Weak Strong

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 it’s too long. Because it uses his name. Because it uses his name, and doesn’t use symbols or numbers. A C B

Remember Be a Good Digital Citizen Always create strong, secure passwords to keep your private information safe!

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