Lesson Plan

Mini-Detective Mission

Students will assume the role of data detectives to analyze pretend breach scenarios, identify risky online behaviors, and collaboratively propose data-protection strategies.

Building digital literacy and cybersecurity awareness equips students to recognize common online risks and develop habits—like cautious clicking and strong passwords—that safeguard their personal information.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Data Detectives

3 minutes

Step 2

Guided Cyber Clues

5 minutes

Step 3

Group Breach Investigation

12 minutes

Step 4

Debrief and Wrap-Up

5 minutes

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Data Detective Mission

Welcome, Data Detectives!

Clue 1: The Sneaky Screenshot

Clue 2: The Phishy Link

Clue 3: The Weak Password

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