Cybersecurity for Kids

Advice for Parents

Zdnet 1/27/2020
A heavy duty article for parents, on cybersecurity for kids.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/cybersecurity-a-guide-for-parents-to-keep-kids-safe-on

Advice for Students, In Gaming Format, Grades 3 - 8

https://sos.fbi.gov/en/

SOS.FBI.gov trains children in cybersecurity using game formats.  The website is set up as a school classroom activity, with portals for both the teacher and student.  It is also possible for anyone who is interested to access the games directly through the following links.

https://sos.fbi.gov/en/third-grade.html
https://sos.fbi.gov/en/fourth-grade.html
https://sos.fbi.gov/en/fifth-grade.html
https://sos.fbi.gov/en/sixth-grade.html
https://sos.fbi.gov/en/seventh-grade.html
https://sos.fbi.gov/en/eighth-grade.html

The games for the lower grades are probably best engaged with an adult the first time, to share the content in outside discussions, and offer help to the student in case the questions or the system for moving through the games is unclear.  Be patient with the software; each question takes a moment to load. 

SOS.FBI.gov is a project of the US Department of Justice.  The texts are dry, but the visual interface is cheerful and lively, and the language, clear.

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