Cyber Literacy 1

Cyber Literacy 1

Cyber Literacy provides high school students with an introduction to cyber engineering and introductory cybersecurity topics. Using a robotics platform as the textbook, students will take a variety of deep dives into cybersecurity relevant real-world topics such as programming, electricity and circuits, sensors and autonomy, current events, and what it means to be a cyber citizen in today’s evolving digital world.  

The robotics platforms that are supported in the Cyber Literacy course include the following Parallax devices: the BoeBot, ShieldBot with Arduino, and cyber:bot with micro:bit. 

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Number of Units
3
Subjects
Humanities
Robotics & Coding
Grade Levels
8
9
10
Duration (hours)
180
Cyber Connections
Coding/Programming
Cybersecurity
Privacy
Secure Communications
Threats and Vulnerabilities
Cyber Hygiene
Digital Citizenship
Laws and Ethics
Cyberbullying
Networks and Internet
Hardware and Software
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What You'll Teach
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Materials
Cards
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Boe-Bot Kit

Boe-Bot Kit

Available through Parallax.com

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cyber:bot kit

cyber:bot Robot Kit - with micro:bit

Available through Parallax.com

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Cyber.org Shield Bot Kit

Shield-Bot with Arduino Kit

Available through Parallax.com

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Cyber Literacy Supply Kit

Cyber Literacy Supply Kit

Available through Parallax.com

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cyber:bot without micro:bit

cyber:bot Robot Kit (without micro:bit)

Available through Parallax.com

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cyber:bot conversion kit

cyber:bot Conversion Kit

Available through Parallax.com

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cyber:bot board for micro:bit

cyber:bot board for micro:bit

Available through Parallax.com