Cryptography keeps your identifying information safe! An interesting lesson explains the history of encryption and decryption. The instructor begins with simple strategies and progresses to quantum cryptography to finish the well-rounded instruction.

Concepts

cryptography, cryptograms, quantum physics

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• As an opener, give pupils an encrypted message and ask them to create decryption strategies
• Invite a computer specialist to speak about the security measures companies use when collecting your information

Classroom Considerations

• Uses high-level vocabulary that may be intimidating to ELLs

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes several examples to help clarify the concepts
• High-energy presenter that holds your attention

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7