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Hashing and Cracking: Password Essentials

Grades 4-6 50-60 minutes Computational Thinking Math

Hashing and Cracking: Password Essentials

Students take on the role of an entrepreneur creating their own company website. How can they make the login system as secure as possible?

Resources

Lesson Plan PDF

Objectives:

  • Assess password strength based on probability.
  • Develop and research password recommendations and create passwords based on these best practices.
  • Develop their own innovative and secure password system.

Standards alignment

  • English Language Arts: Speaking and Listening
  • Standards for Mathematical Practice
  • Standards for Technological Literacy