Florida Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Level Middle School
- Contact Hours 100
- Timeframe Year
In this course, students will learn how devices communicate over networks, how to protect personal information online, and how to act responsibly in a digital world. From programming with Python and JavaScript to understanding encryption and etiquette, students build the skills to navigate and secure our increasingly connected world.
To view the entire syllabus, click here or click to explore the full course.
MODULES - 10
Students will learn how to use basic commands, variables, and functions in their programs using the Python programming language. Recommended for early middle school.
Students explore different technologies and the impact they have on our world.
Students learn the basics of programming by giving Karel the Dog commands in a grid world.
Students are introduced to network protocols and different strategies used to protect online information.
Students learn about Internet etiquette and how to stay safe on the world wide web.
Students explore the intersection of art and technology by creating art programs using p5.js.
Students learn the basics of video game design elements, game mechanics, and sprite and world design.
Students explore HTML and CSS styling as they work to create their homepage.
Students synthesize all they've learned in this course to complete a project where they use a device to collect and analyze data to find an answer to a question they have.
Students will learn the basics of web aesthetics and design principles which will allow them take their web design skills to the next level. This module culminates in a project that will guide them through the web planning process and create a multi-page website.
Explore programs that your students will build throughout this course!
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In this course, students learn how devices communicate over networks, how to protect personal information online, and how to act responsibly in a digital world. They also program in Python and JavaScript and study encryption and online etiquette.
A middle school course where students learn how networks work, how to protect personal information, and how to program in Python and JavaScript while exploring encryption and responsible digital practices; 100 hours, no prerequisites.
This course is for middle school students and has no prerequisites.
It was designed to align with Florida's standards as part of the state's curriculum adoption process.
The course is 100 hours, making it the shortest of the five middle school courses.
Students build skills in programming, web design, and creative coding alongside the cybersecurity content.
It covers much of the same content as Navigating Technology but does not include the Emerging Technology and AI module, and it places more focus on network communication, protecting personal information, and encryption.
The course explore page is at https://codehs.com/course/26402/explore, the syllabus is at https://codehs.com/syllabus/26402, and the standards alignment is at https://codehs.com/standards/framework/MJ_Introduction_to_Cybersecurity.
