Cyber Warfare Angelo Carideo acaride@schools.nyc.gov Ditmas JHS I.S.62

Introduction

North Korea has been training a new type of soldiers. These are called “Cyber Warriors”. These warriors have been disrupting banks, slowing down internet and harming your computers.

Public School computers are at risk!

President Obama has put together a team of young students to help send information to schools in a user friendly way.

Using the PPA (Public Policy Analyst) develop an instructional podcast to help public school students from these attacks. Specifically, you have been chosen to help Ditmas JHS.

Task

Read the following articles on the current state of cyber warfare. Research and write a paper on how students at Ditmas can protect themselves from these attacks. The current policy needs to be analyzed.

Once you have the information, create an audio podcast explaining what students can do to protect themselves from cyber-attacks.

PART 1 - Worksheets

Process / Resources

Assemble into groups of 3.

Part 1.Step 1: Defining the Problem

*Fill out this sheet to define exactly what problem(s) a “Student/School” might face concerning “Cyber- Attacks.”

Article 1: Pentagon Warns of Cyber Attacks

Article 2: Wiki Attack

Part 1.Step 2: Gathering Evidence of the Problem

*Fill out this sheet to gather evidence of “Cyber Warriors” disrupting and harming computers.

Article 1: Slow Internet

Article 2: Schools Under Attack!

Part 1.Step 3: Identify the Causes

*Fill out this sheet to help you identify the major causes of why governments are training young people to be “Cyber Warriors”.

Article 1: Cyber Armies

Article 2: Attacks on Schools

Article 3: Cyber Security Bill

Part 1.Step 4: Developing Solutions

*Fill out this sheet to help you develop three possible policy actions that you would recommend to President Obama (FBI Cyber Task Force) to implement in your school.

Article 1: What Would FEMA do?

Article 2: Preventing School Attacks

Part 1.Step 5: Develop the Best Solution

*Fill out this sheet to help you decide which of your three policy actions would best fit the problem of “Students defending themselves from cyber warfare.”

PART II: Based on the research, disseminate the information into a podcast. This will include the Solution.
Audio Podcast
Part II.Step 1: Students will work in pairs using “Garage Band” or “Audacity” to create a podcast. The podcast will explain how cyber-war can be prevented at schools (and on students personal computers) based on the information gathered from their worksheets. (Note: If you are using an Apple Computer “Garage Band” is part of the O/S. If you are using a PC you may want to download “Audacity” for free. Just click the link above.)
Part II.Step 2: Students will then upload the PODCAST on the Student Council Web Site. This will help “Audio” learners to understand the information.
Part II.Step 3: This audio podcast may be translated in multiple languages. As a courtesy to ESL students or non-English speaking parents.
Part II.Step 4: UPLOAD the Audio Podcast to the Student Council Web Site. Click Here to Upload

Evaluation

WRITTEN PAPER

Conclusion

President Obama would love to hear from the youth of America. Obama and Ditmas JHS are awaiting your response and implementation on saving their computer from annihilation!

Standards

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.5 With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 up to and including grade 6 here.)
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of three pages in a single sitting.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.4 Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.5 Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 6 Language standards 1 and 3 here for specific expectations.)