Just how secure are those remote devices used to unlock cars and open garage doors?  A short video follows two friends as they try to hack the codes using children's toys and sophisticated computer programs.

Concepts

transmission, radio waves, cybersecurity

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Go into more detail on static versus random codes
• Co-teach with physics, computer science, and auto technology teachers

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior experience with garage doors and radio frequencies
• Begins with an advertisement from 0:32 until 1:47
• The very esoteric explanation would appeal most to advanced tech classes

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Highlights the importance of keeping up with technology
• Paced to maintain viewer attention

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4