View this PowerPoint and go over the basic rules about computers. It is well-suited for all ages because the rules apply to all learners. Everyone benefits from knowing the terms for working with computers. But more importantly, make...

Students examine the need for strong passwords when working online. For this computer password lesson, students access an animated sequence at the given web site. They determine the need for computer passwords when working on shared...

Students discover how they can protect a computer from a virus. For this computer awareness lesson, students discover that strong passwords can protect computer files. Students  watch a video regarding technology in their world...

Students play a game to model how the immune system works. In this health and wellness lesson, the teacher explains how the immune system works, then students play a game of tag trying to stay away from germs, viruses, and bacteria and...

Students watch a video on computer safety and then complete activity sheets about the characters in the video. In this safety lesson plan, students are provided with the worksheets.

Students discover the concept of telecomputing. They identify the ways it promotes a global community. They exchange e-mails with students in other countries. They also examine the difference between public and private information.

Learners use the internet to research the flu. Using various websites, they identify who should get flu shots, how to protect themselves and guidelines for getting over the flu. They write a one page report on their findings to end the...

Students examine how the love bug virus caused billions of dollars in damage after it spread from Asia. Students create profiles of hackers and design a public service announcement and posters to discourage the creation of such viruses.

Sixth graders gather information about Veterans and create a PowerPoint. In this Veterans remembered instructional activity, 6th graders interview a veteran and research on the computer to create a five slide PowerPoint.

In order to build discussion skills, English language learners use a instructional activity with several questions regarding crime and punishment in the justice system. They interview fellow classmates, noting how each feels about a...

Students watch a video and ask questions about internet usage and mobile safety. Students chart out scales on why young people chat to others on the internet and on mobiles. Students determine the main difficulties that young people...

Fifth graders create a multimedia book report using a tree map to classify the elements fo fiction books.

Students explore AIDS. In this AIDS lesson, students discuss their impressions and knowledge of the disease prior to listening to a lecture regarding the attributes of the disease.

This resource provides information about computer security and viruses.

If a computer is connected to the internet and is not protected from computer viruses and spyware, then it is only a matter of time before the computer is infected. This article describes the symptoms of an infected computer and the...

This MIT course on network and computer security covers topics such as security in multi-user distributed systems, cryptography, authentication, intrusion detection, and many other security topics.

A technical journal on developments in the field of computer viruses and anti-virus products.

Learn abou9t the types of malware and how to protect computers from malware.

In this course, you will learn how to protect your device and the information on it. You will learn how to keep your devices safe from possible threats, and how to use screen locks. You will also learn how to save a backup of the...

Firewall software forms the first line of defense against hackers and certain types of computer viruses. This site explains what a firewall can do to help secure a computer and what it cannot do. The site also discusses different types...

Some practice problems on user authentication methods regarding computer security.

Can you imagine a future where wars are fought not with bombs and bullets but computer viruses and pacemaker shutdowns? Cyberware is unique in that it is not covered by existing legal framework and it often inspires more questions than...

Learn all about hacking. Find out about spam, viruses, how to protect your computer, and how to tell if your computer has been hacked.

Readings and practice problems about online data security.