These resources from Fortinet provide a curriculum which helps students learn how to apply cybersecurity skills to their digital interactions at school, at home and everywhere they go. They are available free to Falkirk schools – you simply have to log into Glow to access them.

What is available?

Teacher Resources

• Ready-to-Teach Lesson Plans with step-by-step explanations of how to teach this lesson including all classroom instructions, learning objectives, lesson pacing adjustment, vocabulary, and talking points.
• Teacher Guides with background information teachers can reference before teaching the lesson. This is an optional resource to equip teachers with in-depth knowledge to support student learning.
• Teacher Answer Guides with possible answers and key points to assess and guide classroom learning and discussions.

Classroom Materials

• Lesson Slides that teachers can use during classroom instruction in both PowerPoint and Google Slides format including embedded videos.
• Student Handouts to be used with the lesson.
• Multimedia Assets should teachers wish to access the videos separately from the lesson plan presentations.

Suggested Order

1. Review the lesson plan and key points for teaching this lesson. If you are not familiar with some concepts or terms, you can refer to the teacher guide with background information.
2. If needed, view the teacher guide background information and supplement your knowledge on the topic.
3. Choose the slide deck in your preferred format.
4. Print off or access the fillable PDF student handouts.
5. Print off or access the fillable PDF rubrics and teacher answer guides.
6. Incorporate the lesson into your day!

How do I access the materials?

Use this link or click on the image below to access the folder which is stored in the DigiLearnFalk Team. You must be logged into Glow to access both the Team and the Folder, you must also be a member of the DigiLearnFalk Microsoft Team.

Lesson Packages

Age 8-11

Age 12-14

Securing Data and Keeping it Private

Secure Privacy

Students will learn about the importance of data privacy and data protection and their role in protecting privacy. They will develop communication and computational thinking skills while discussing how password hygiene, multi-factor authentication, and encryption can keep their online information safe.

Cyberbullying

Digital Safety

Students will learn to identify signs of cyberbullying, explain its harmful effects, and explore ways to respond to cyberbullying and support others. They will develop greater compassion and improve their communication skills by analysing various scenarios and discussing statistics related to cyberbullying.

Understanding Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Landscape

Students will learn how cybersecurity affects their personal safety and will explain strategies to protect, detect, and respond to common cyberattacks such as phishing and malware. They will build computational thinking and collaboration skills as they analyze cybersecurity challenges and devise solutions.

Computing and Culture

Digital Impact

Students will learn to use technology responsibly to help create a safer digital world, while also balancing their time and resources to foster their digital well-being. They will develop as creative and critical thinkers as they debate the positive and negative impacts of computing innovations on culture and the environment.

Respecting Intellectual Property

Ethical Integrity

Students will learn the benefits of using creative content and digital tools appropriately, as well as the risks of illegal downloads. They will also explore strategies for safely accessing and using others’ intellectual property online. By thinking critically and acting with compassion, students will make ethical and responsible decisions when using online content.

Social Media Influence

Online Information

Students will learn about the benefits and risks of social media use and discuss its impact on emotional and cognitive well-being. They will enhance their communication and critical thinking skills by considering manipulation and commercialisation tactics, as well as strategies for maintaining and restoring personal boundaries while using social media.

Identity in the Digital World

Online Presence

Students will learn to create and protect their identity in the digital world and analyze online content that influences their sense of self. They will grow as compassionate and critical thinkers by applying strategies to curate their online identity and build a positive online presence.

Age 15-18

Lesson 1: What is Cybersecurity?
In this lesson, students will take their first steps toward becoming cybersecurity professionals. They will learn what cybersecurity is and will consider its impact on personal safety and organisational security. Students will envision future careers and explore the skills and competencies required to be successful in the cybersecurity field.

Lesson 2: The Impact of Cybersecurity
During this lesson, students will learn about technological advancements, how bad actors exploit them and the efforts of cybersecurity professionals to combat emerging threats.

Lesson 3: Principles of Information Security
During this lesson, students will learn about the principles of information security, the importance of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) and different types of data.

Lesson 4: Cybersecurity Ethics
During this lesson, students will examine the ethical responsibilities associated with working in cybersecurity and explore the layers of ethical decision-making, from personal values to professional standards to regulations and laws.

Unit 1 Assessment Guide
The assessment guide includes an outline of formative and summative assessments for the unit, with a unit test and answer guide, a project outline and an accompanying rubric.