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Warm-up

August 20, 2026

Why do I need a strong password? 

Standards

Standard(s): 

8.DL.2: Identify online safety risks and apply strategies to protect personal information while using digital tools and online platforms.

Share your response:
Why do I need a strong password?

Objective

TSWBAT identify proper social netiquette, including respecting privacy, in order to avoid possible risks online.

Essential Question: 

How can I protect myself while online?

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Which password is the strongest?

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Presentation:

 Element of a strong password

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Tips for creating a strong password

1. Never use personal information

2. Your password should be at least eight characters long, although for extra security it should be even longer.

3. include numbers, symbols, and both uppercase and lowercase letters.

4. Use a phrase and incorporate shortcut codes or acronyms 

Use passwords with common elements, but customized to specific sites 

 

 Password for a Facebook account -  Pwrd4Acct-Fb

About to use Amazon - ABT2_uz_AMZ! 

Use a phrase and incorporate shortcut codes or acronyms

one for all and all for one - 1 4A&A4One

 Four score and seven years ago -4Score&7yrsAgo

To be or not to be, that is the question - 2BorNot2B_ThatIsThe? 

In Your Journal

Let's practice!

For the following saying: Later, later, not today 

Create a password for this.

Be ready to share!

Share your answer

On the next slide

You will select the link to play the Digital Passport game Password Protect 

Select the "No, play without saving" option. 

While you are playing, think about how you can create safe and secure passwords.

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Security activity

Create at least 2 passwords in your journal and be ready to  check and see how secure they are.

Click the link on the next slide

Check your password and see how secure it is.

Share one of your strong password that you created?