5/30 - Phishing, A Classic Hack
General Activity Outline
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WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA?
The Big Idea is just that: the one nugget all advisees should leave the X-Block understanding. Share The Big Idea first thing - project it, post it, someone read it off the site, however you want to do it! With more opportunities for choice in activity this year, The Big Idea will work to anchor everyone to essentially the same outcome.
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HOW TO GET THERE
This section will outline the instructions for the activity. As much as possible, different options will be offered for how the content is reached. Every group is encouraged to work together to choose the best method, with the advisor having ultimate discretion. Try to make these calls by the Tuesday before the X Block period so you can request any needed materials. [TIP: use homeroom time or the last 2 minutes of X-Block to make choices for the next session] This section should take about 10-15 minutes.
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BEFORE YOU GO
A few minutes before the bell it is important to stop and wrap-up the actvitity, even if all the listed steps were not completed (remember: there are usually more things listed than there is time to do it - only to prevent idle time, not stress anyone out!). In the wrap-up, read the take away together, have a few people respond, and send along the responses. Submissions can be sent right through the webpage by a student or the teacher (BYOD!), just fill in the purple box!
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REMINDER
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No Cell Phones out during advisory unless they are part of the activity
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All school rules apply in advisory
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All students should be participating in the Advisory Activity.
If you have a student who is disruptive or refuses to participate in a productive manner please send them to room 330 and send an email to Xblock@spyponders.com and the students dean.
TODAY'S BIG IDEA
The goal of today's advisory is to:
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Define phishing
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Play a fun game to see if students can identify ¨phishing¨ scams and hacks.
HOW TO GET THERE
"Software updates often fix security problems, so download updates as soon as they become available.¨ - California SBDC
Before Advisory
Have a computer and projector ready to show the Phishing, A Classic Hack Presentation
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Detailed Steps for Activity
Phishing, A Classis Hack Presentation
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Presentation Highlights:
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Step 1: What is phishing?
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Step 2: Activity/Game
Goal - Identify “phishing” scams and hacks.​
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Choose an Activity Leader - someone willing to click and talk through the provided “phishing” quiz (it’s easy).
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Choose a Score-keeper - someone willing to track votes and keep score (it’s easy too).
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Activity leader
1. Go to and log on to https://phishingquiz.withgoogle.com/
2. Click through the “quiz” but pause and let the group try to find the “phisher hacks.”
3.Discuss as you go. Score-keeper, how many does the group get right?
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Step 3: Follow-up/Discussion questions:
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What is Phishing?
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Who Phishes and why?
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What are some Phisher tricks?
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Can you avoid getting Phished?
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Phishing stories - do you know anyone who got Phished?
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BEFORE YOU GO
Wrap-up Questions and Feedback
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Did students enjoy this game while learning about phishing?
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Are there other digital safety topics you think are important to learn more about next year?