Here is some summer fun for you.

FYI

If you are one of the people listed below whose screenname isn't your real name, let me know who you are so I can give you credit for participating.

Here are two more items for you to consider about AI and the algorithms that support them.  Ultimately I would like you to critically consider how the AI-based programs you interact with are shaping your opinions or deciding your future for you and what you can do to alter that.

Warm up:  Go to socrative.com and log into room DGC9YEVXK.  Using the link to the article below, answer the questions. 


Main activity:  Log into code.org using Google and complete the AI for Oceans lesson.

Extension activity:  If you have time at the end of class, watch the Beware online "filter bubbles" TED talk below.  We will pick up with this tomorrow.

Happy Star Wars day.   Log into Code.org using Google and complete the Star Wars Hour of Code lesson.

Here are the list of awards for CyberStart America participants.  Those of you who reached 20,000 points should be receiving an e-mail on FRIDAY inviting you to apply for the scholarships and awards.  I will make time in class for you to do this!  Read through the whole page because many of you will qualify  in more than one category.  There are awards for Cyber Patriot, pico, WiCyS, etc.

Look at the attached email and determine which of the rules below are being violated.  Create a document and indicate by number which of the Professional Email Guideline rules are being violated.  Next, edit the emails to make them more professional.  You may work together, but everyone should submit something to Google classroom.  

Professional Email Guidelines:  
1.  Include a one or two word topic in the subject line.  It helps the reader know what the email is all about. 
2.  Always include a  greeting (Dear) and a closing (Sincerely). Always! 
3.  Use business language, always spell check, reread and do not use abbreviations. 
4.  Use formatting just as you would a business letter. 
5.  Do not ever use ALL CAPS.  ALL CAPS MEANS YOU ARE SCREAMING AT THE OTHER PERSON.  
6.  Jokes, witty remarks and sarcasm do not translate in email. This can get you into really,  difficult situations. 
7.  Complaining and gossiping have no place in email.  
8.  Keep the communication short and concise. 
9.  The use of emoticons should only be used between really great friends. 
10.  Reread before hitting send. 
11. If you can walk around the office and talk to someone, send the email later. Get up and talk to a colleague.  Send an email when there is factual information they may need. 
12. Never forward a forward a forward.

I'm seeing a lot of missing assignments still, so tomorrow will be a make up day to get all that work in.

CyberStart America ends on Wednesday!  We are the #2 school in the state for SCHOLARSHIP eligibility!!  If you haven't made 20K points yet, there is still time.   Let's finish strong!!!

Complete the assessment in Quia.  When you finish, work on CyberStart.  Have a great weekend!

Go to www.socrative.com. Sign in as a STUDENT and join room DGC9YEVXK. Using the laws below, answer the questions in the Cyber Law "quiz".

I have another sick child, so I thought you might find this interesting.  I will be updating grades while I am out today, so if you are missing anything, now is the time to do it.  Grades are due WEDNESDAY

First of all, to those of you who finished their work, thank you.  For those who did not, please do not send me e-mails asking me to update grades in time for progress reports -- it is too late.
I see many of you did not even bother to start the Snowden video yesterday, so I am leaving that for you to finish today.  When you get through, you can work on CyberStart America which ends next week, or complete any of the missing work you have.  I plan to give you a test on Friday over the thinks we have been studying this quarter, so you can start reviewing the material.

If you are not in the classroom today, use this link.

Use this link if you are in the classroom today.

Sandworm tried to attack the Ukrainian power grid again.  Read the article and answer the accompanying questions.  Then look at the Tallin Manual EdPuzzle.  Finally, do the Quia quiz on the Tallin Manual and use the pdf link to help you answer the questions.  If you finish early, you can work on Cyberstart.

My youngest son is sick so I cannot be there today.  Use the time to increase your CyberStart America score.  If you are below 20,000 points, that is your goal.  If you are above 20,000, keep pushing to improve your odds at winning one of the prizes.  The program ends April 27th, so time is running out!!

If you want to try the picoCTF, I'll give you extra credit if you join my picoExtraCredit classroom using join code:  

CfZ9NWGFJ    Let me know that you have joined and what your username is so I can track your progress.  1st year IDT or AP CSP students need to reach 500 points to earn the extra credit.  3rd year Advanced Cyber students need at least 1,000 points individually to earn the extra credit.  You have until March 29 to gain points.  Good luck!

My daughter came home sick last night so I won't be in today. 

If you have access to a computer in your split classroom, work on either CyberStart or picoCTF.  If you are stuck using your phone, read the attached article and answer the questions in Quia.  If you don't have either (not sure how you are reading this) then I will push paper copies to the teachers for you to do the old school way.

CSP students check out the TED talks linked below if you can.

Read the articles and answer the questions.

Watch this EdPuzzle on the Israeli Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) unit and answer the questions.  When you finish, work on either CyberStart or picoCTF.

Answer the questions in Quia using the article linked below.  When you are finished, work on CyberStart or picoCTF!

If you are in class today, we will be watching Cyberwars Season 1, Episode 9 on Zerodays and answering the questions on the attached sheet.  If you are absent, use the links to answer the questions.

Review this article and be able to discuss.

Click on the link below to start the game

Women of the NCL Webinar
March 15, 3 - 4 pm ET (12 -
1 pm PT)











 














The National Cyber League is delighted to
host a female-forward, ‘Women of the NCL’ webinar event to celebrate,
motivate, and encourage women in our cyber community. Witness the stories
of inspiring women as they share their journeys to becoming cybersecurity
professionals.



The webinar will have a female-lead panel representing women from
industry and academia as well as current and former NCL players. Share
the event with a friend and learn about our ‘Refer-a-Friend’ promotion
for attendees only. 



We're excited to have you join us! Register today.

Read the attached article and answer the questions in Quia.

Please take the pretest at the link below.  When you are finished you can work on CyberStart or picoCTF prep.


If you cannot remember your Quia username/password, click on the home link and then click on the "forgot username" or "forgot password" links and they will send it to the email tied to the account.  If you linked a school email, you have to go to Outlook in Classlink to access your email!!!

Please share/add your game to the GAME studio.  Your game design should have a clear objective, some type of scoring system, and a clear end state.

Use the SCRATCH program to create a mini cartoon / story.  Your story should include at least the following items:


1. Two or more "characters" (25pnts)
2. Three different backdrops (25pnts)
3. Running dialogue between the characters (either word bubbles or text to speech) (25pnts)
4. The characters must interact and change costume or position during the story. (25pnts)

Click on the link below and create a Scratch  account.  YOUR USERNAME CANNOT HAVE ANY IDENTIFYING INFORMATION, SO I WANT YOU TO USE THREE FOOD NAMES INSTEAD.  THE FIRST FOOD NAME SHOULD START WITH THE FIRST LETTER OR YOUR NAME AND THE SECOND FOOD NAME SHOULD START WITH THE FIRST LETTER OF LAST NAME.  THE LAST FOOD SHOULD BE OMELET.  A possible username for me would be: SAUSAGEHAMOMELET


Your first task will be to animate a character.  Use the links below to help you navigate through Scratch.

Now that you have programmed your Ozobot to circle the racetrack and navigate the obstacle course, your final challenge is to have them compete head to head in an Olympic-style curling challenge.  You will compete against your classmates on Thursday to get the most points. Your goal will be to get as close as possible to the center "button" using whatever programming method you choose for the robot.  You must launch your robot from the hog line and you may not touch it once it has been released!

When you get your final Ozobot program you will use in the Curling challenge, copy the SHARE link and post the link here as your submission.

For those of you who have completed at least level 2 in Moonbase on CyberStart, here is a different approach to learning Python.  Please complete these 18 lessons to earn your certificate.  Sign in with Google!!

When you have successfully completed the Code Combat programming, see me to sign out an Ozobot and work on the slot car challange.

Today I'm going to be asking you to program my Ozobots (if you have finished the python coding on CyberStart and Code Combat).  First you will need to complete the slotcar challenge if you haven't already done so on Tuesday.  To do this, pick up an Ozobot, a laminated blue instruction sheet, and a racetrack from me and begin programming your Ozobot using the ozoblockly website.  I would like to see your bot successfully complete the task before you move on to the next step.


Once you successfully complete the racetrack, you are ready to teach the Ozobot how to navigate through a set of obstacles set up at the front of the room using the sensor functions.

I have a doctor's appointment today, so please take care of the following items:


Finish any outstanding Khan Academy assignments through the Blog Project (those who have been absent)
Work on MOONBASE in CyberStart America to complete at least level 2. You may also work on any other base to increase your points in the $500 competition.
Complete Level 18 in Code Combat.
I will be back tomorrow.

The Carnegie Mellon University is sponsoring a three-week long CTF.  If you would like to get practice working with CTF challenges I will offer you extra credit.  If you decide to do this, you need to register with the picoCTF website, register for the event, and join the picoExtraCredit classroom using code:  

CfZ9NWGFJ

The Carnegie Mellon University is sponsoring a three-week long CTF.  If you would like to get practice working with CTF challenges I will offer you extra credit.  If you decide to do this, you need to register with the picoCTF website, register for the event, and join the picoExtraCredit classroom using code:  

CfZ9NWGFJ

Answer the following questions about the CTF.

Here are the directions, team assignments, and some tips for the CTF tomorrow.  REPORT DIRECTLY TO YOUR ASSIGNED LAB AT THE BEGINNING OF 3RD PERIOD TOMORROW.  We will set up name cards for the teams so you can all sit together.  Sign in and make sure your VMware and internet are working.  The event should start promptly at 10, so be ready to go.


IF YOU ARE ABSENT FOR SOME REASON, YOU CAN CONNECT REMOTELY AND STILL PARTICIPATE WITH YOUR TEAM.  YOUR TEAMMATES CAN SET UP A GOOGLE MEET OR USE SOME OTHER METHOD TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOU.

The CERTS showcase CTF has been rescheduled for Feb 3, so I would like you to pick up a few basics of Python programming before that.  Once you have completed the Blog project in KhanAcademy, pivot to CyberStart MOONBASE and begin working through the levels.  At a MINIMUM, I would like to see you through level two by the end of the week.

In preparation for the CERTS CTF next week, if you have gotten through Level 2 in Moonbase on CyberStart America, try one of the links below to test your skills:

Click on the link below to start the game

Continue to work on the CSS fonts in Khan Academy to get to the Blog Project.  Expect a quiz over this material when I get back.

I will be out again today, so if you are somewhere without a computer, work on this soft skill exercise.  Instead of typing it out just use notebook paper to complete it.  Don't worry if you do not have a lot of things to write down.  This is a good thinking exercise for you to go through, especially if you plan to apply for work-based learning or college.  You can see what types of things you need to work on.

This will be the next graded task.  Please continue to work through to this one.  If you need assistance, Jeffery can help guide you.

If you  have completed the Recipe Book project below, then you may choose between continuing with the Khan Academy lessons or working on Cyber Start today.  I would like to get the people who are behind caught up.

Use the tags you've learned last week to create a travel website on Khan Academy.  Make sure you are logged in and click on the "I'm done" button and the "Spin-off" button to make sure you save your work.  I will grade this based on the rubric / checklist on Khan Academy so make sure you include all of the elements they require.  


 If you were absent or haven't completed the previous lessons, you may go back to re-watch any lessons you have forgotten.

Over the next few weeks we are going to explore HTML, CSS, and JS coding for websites. You have already been exposed to this through CyberStart when you used the Developer Tools (F12) to look for hidden messages or broken links. Now we're going to find out what some of the tags mean and how you can use them to design a web page. I do not expect you to become expert programmers, but I will expect that you understand some of the basic usage of HTML. I will begin giving you quizzes over the material , so it is important that you keep up and actually do the exercises. Highlights from the first lessons: is a required field at the top of all modern HTML documents. If it is missing, the computer won't know what to do. need to be the second and last tags on your document anything between these tags are for page rendering and are "invisible" to users all visible text must appear between these tags

is the LARGEST heading tag

is the SMALLEST heading tag

normal text should be placed between paragraph tags
is a line break and does not require an end tag To complete the Challenge you need to add a headline, a paragraph, and two lines of text. If the green "Oh noes" bubble character comes up, read the brown text and complete the actions listed. You will know you are done when the yellow "Pokemon"-like character says "Congratulations" and awards you points.

If you were scheduled to take the exam today but did not come to school, I have re-opened it for you to do at home today, Jan 3.  Please e-mail me when you finish.    The Secret Word is  STNICK

For those of you who will be taking the semester exam, here is a practice version you can take as many times as you would like.  For those of you wishing to exempt, if I am not in tomorrow I will ask another teacher to sign off on your exemption forms.  The test will be over the following topics from this semester:


Digital Citizenship (codehs.com)
Computer Basics and Components (CPU, Motherboard, RAM, Storage devices, Optical devices, peripherals)
Basic Operating System (OS) security (Windows and Linux)
Basic Linux commands
Basic Cryptography and Hashing
Basic Steganography
Topics / Challenges through Headquarters Level 7 in CyberStart


The test will have 100 questions and you will be able to use online tools to solve problems.

Use this to practice for the exam this morning.

Work hard today to score as many points as you can.  Make good use of the Field Manual, internet searches, and each other.  I'll post one last grade for your progress and then we will begin reviewing for the semester exams.

I will be out today.  Continue working through the CyberStart challenges. I will put up review material for the exam later today.

By today you should be working through Level 5.  If you are behind that, please ask one of us for help.

Take the quiz at the link below.  You may use any tool you find to help you solve the puzzles EXCEPT another person.

Take a screen shot of any solved puzzles to earn extra credit!

Continue working on CyberStart America.  I'd like to see everyone get into the 1,500 point range by the end of the day.  If you get stuck, use the Field Manual videos to help you figure out what to do.

WHEN you receive your invitation to join the CyberStart game, go to Groups at the top of the screen and click join group.  The code for our group is:  attempt-purpose-values

We'll do the Edpuzzle together in class to learn about code breaking in WWI.  Afterwards, continue working on the assignments in Khan Academy.  Many of you stopped at the Enigma machine, so I have linked to that below.  If you are beyond that, pick up where you left off.

Use the Black Chamber tools to decipher the hidden messages in the practice document below.  You will need to use tools like letter frequency charts and digraph tools to help you with the substitution ciphers.  The Vigenere

Pre-register for this year's CyberStart America challenge.  The software will be released Oct 27th.  If this is the first time you are registering, use your school e-mail address.  If you have registered before, use the same account information you did last year -- you should be able to pick up where you left off.

Today you're going to benchmark your computer build by testing it using Game Debate's benchmarking program. This is a very simple process. Just click on the link and choose a game you enjoy playing or one that is popular and fill in the CPU, GPU (graphics card), and RAM specifications from your build. If you don't find an exact match for something, try to pick another item in the same series family. Note any "bottlenecks" or system conflicts. Take a screenshot of your printout, paste it in a document, and upload it to Google Classroom. Do this for 3 - 5 games to see how your system performs.  If you don't know a game to try, look at the list of 100 Most Demanding PC Games and pick a few from there.

Read the articles below and answer the Quia quiz questions in the related links.

When you have submitted your final project to Flipgrid, begin reviewing your peers' builds using the attached rubric.  Watch the entire presentation.  When you finish, make TWO separate posts in the comments section on the Flipgrid page.  One comment should be positive and tell the person something you liked about the build.  The second comment should be CONSTRUCTIVE. In this comment you should discuss some area of the build that could be improved.  All comments should be complete sentences.  You may not make "fluff" comments like: Great build!  Awesome job!  Your comments should be reflective of what you have learned about computers this quarter and demonstrate insight on your part.  You must comment on at least 10 builds to get all the points for the rubric.  Keep track of whose builds you comment on.  You may use the rubric link below OR the paper rubric I give you in class, but you must turn in a completed sheet for the assignment.

Use the link below to post your presentation of your computer build project.  I would like to have them all on Flipgrid by Wednesday so we can do a gallery walk on Thursday.

It is time, Simba!  Finish making your videos and upload them to Flipgrid today.  If you record a video using screencastify, you will find the video saved to your Google Drive under the file folder named "screencastify".


IF YOU END UP NEEDING TO FINISH IT FOR HOMEWORK, YOU CAN SIMPLIFY WHAT WE ARE DOING BY DIRECTLY PUTTING YOUR BUILD IN FLIPGRID AND NARRATING USING YOUR MICROPHONE AT HOME.  YOU MAY ALSO PUT IN CAPTIONS IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO NARRATE, BUT THERE MUST BE SOMETHING BESIDES WHAT IS ON THE SLIDES IN FLIPGRID.

Go to the link below and click on the blue button that says "Add to Chrome".

Watch this video on monitors and TAKE NOTES.  There is A LOT of information.  I'm looking for you to incorporate all of the different ideas into your monitor choices.



When you are done, begin picking your monitor.  


Watch for me to post a Quizizz later today to help you study for a retake of last week's quiz.

Please take the assessment at the link below. You will have 20 minutes to answer the 20 questions on hard drives, solid state drives, compact disc drives, digital video disc drives and BluRay drives.

Here are some additional resources on optical storage devices.

1. Take the Quia Binary quiz.

2. Watch the EdPuzzle on motherboards and use the notetaker to take notes on important concepts.
3. Review the cpu basics Power Point and the How a CPU works video to complete the notetaker.

Before we begin looking at computer hardware, we need to have a basic understanding of the binary number system. Every instruction a computer carries out is done in binary. Binary, or base 2, is a number system that only has two values: 0 and 1. A computer registers them as either "on" or "off" with 1 = on and 0 = off.

Vocabulary:

In computer lingo, a single number is called a "bit": 0 or 1
A group of four numbers is called a "nibble": 0011 or 1001 or 0101 etc.
A group of eight numbers is called a "byte": 10101010 or 01010101 etc.



If you are absent from class today, please watch the video below.

If you are ABSENT from class today for any reason (sick, doctor, trip, ISS/OSS), please use the link below to take a pre-test on computer components.  It doesn't matter if you know what these things are.  Please play only ONE TIME without looking things up.

Log into your Quia account using the link below.  I will give you the secret word to access the test at the beginning of class.  If you are taking this test virtually, please e-mail me for the code.  You will have ONE attempt at this test.

CHECK YOUR GRADES!


If you have any assignments marked as missing, or you have low quiz / test scores, now is the time to do or redo those.  You will find most retake quizzes in Quia on your class webpage.

1. Finish any previous codehs lessons & Quia quizzes.


2. Complete Lessons 1.5 and 1.6 on codehs.


3. Take the quiz below.  


4. Extension activity -- If you are finished with the new quiz, you can try the Bandit Linux training game at the link below.  You will need a Linux VM to do this.  Please ask me for help.

1. If you have not already completed Lessons 1.1 and 1.2 on www.codehs.com, then finish them before continuing.


2. When you finish lesson 1.2, please take the review quiz on Quia for the two lessons (PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE AT LEAST 10 MINUTES TO DO THE QUIZ BEFORE STARTING).


3. Proceed to lesson 1.3 on Digital Footprint and Reputation.

Please continue working in codehs this afternoon.  Remember to sign in using GOOGLE!  By the end of today I expect you to be finished with Lesson 1.2, The CIA Triad.  If you finish early, continue on to Lesson 1.3.  Expect a quiz over 1.1 and 1.2 tomorrow.

Happy Friday!  Congratulations on being the class with the most students done with the Ubuntu image!  When I reviewed the submissions last night it looked like about half the class was completely done with the image.  I would like for you to work with the other half of the class to get them over the finish line as well.  If you are having trouble, please let your classmates know so they can assist you.  Overall, you guys are doing a fantastic job, and even better than my intermediate classes in some cases!  Keep up the good work!!


When you guys get done with the image, go ahead and hit the Quizizz review I posted yesterday.  I plan to give you guys a short assessment on Monday, so email me with any questions you have.  Have a great weekend!

DIRECTIONS: Read the following scenarios and determine whether they are a violation of cyber ethics.  If they are, which commandments are violated?  Be prepared to explain your answers.

Click on the link below to start the game

I am interested in starting student chapters for two professional Computer Industry (specifically Cybersecurity) organizations:  Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) and the International Consortium of Minority Cybersecurity Professionals (ICMCP).  As the names imply, they are specifically designed to connect and assist professionals who are women or who identify as minorities.  WiCyS already has a student chapter process set up, we would just need to apply.  ICMCP does not; however, if there is interest, I will coordinate with the Atlanta chapter to see if we can be an affiliate.  Both organizations offer scholarships and mentor programs for students who are serious candidates to enter the computer industry.  This would also be a great opportunity for those of you looking to get a leadership position for a college resume since we will need to develop a charter and appoint officers.


If you are interested in being a member of either of these organizations, please respond to this post.

Take the Quia quiz on Hardening Operating Systems IN CLASS.  It is timed.

Watch the cartoon video on ethics. Then read the explanation of The 10 Commandments of Computer Ethics. Working alone or with a partner, create a cartoon using a program like Google Slides or Power Point demonstrating ONE of the commandments being violated in the classroom. Post your work to share with the class.

Extension activity - watch the TEDTalk and briefly comment on how the ideas he spoke about in 2014 are being reflected in society today.

Please use this review game to check your knowledge of the tasks you have been completing using the Cyber Patriot images.  I will give you a quiz on this material on MONDAY.


If you have NOT completed the previous assignments, please do so and post your answers / score reports in Google Classroom.


If you need help, ask the peer facilitator in your class (or a more experienced student).  If you need my assistance, email me the specific nature of your problem so I can create a video or solve your problem in another way.

I will need to leave early today and will be out with a sick child for most of the week.  I have put the Ubuntu Exhibition Round image on your desktop. It is in the Zip file called cpiv_exrd2_se_ubu16.zip.  You will need to EXTRACT this folder exactly the same way as you did the last one.  Double click on it, choose EXTRACT, EXTRACT ALL, EXTRACT through the three menus.  The password is in the Power Point slide below.  The Unique Identifier is also in this slide.


When you get the image open, this will be different than Windows.  Many of the functions are command line driven, so it will take a little getting used to.  Read the READ ME file just like before and follow the instructions.  At the end of the README file there is a link to the answer key.  If you get stuck, you may open the answer key to see how to do tasks.  The slides below also explain what you are doing.  At the end, I will want you to upload a screen shot of your score report to verify you have done everything.  DO NOT GIVE UP!!!



IF THERE IS AN EXPERIENCED LINUX USER IN THE GROUP, PLEASE SPEAK UP AND HELP YOUR CLASSMATES GET THROUGH THE IMAGE.

This week we are going to explore a VM of an Linux Ubuntu image.  Many of the security issues will be addressed in the same fashion as last week.  Use the slides linked below to help guide you through securing the image.

1.  Before you start this assignment, make sure you have posted a screenshot of your score report from the Ubuntu image to yesterday's assignment.  If you did not finish that, please do that first.


2.  This assignment was designed by the FBLA sponsors in the county to familiarize you with our pathway's Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) - Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA).  If you want to qualify for membership in the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) or be awarded higher diploma seals at graduation, you need to be an ACTIVE member of FBLA.  FBLA is a national organization that offers scholarships through various regional, state, and national competitions.  There are a number of Information Technology (IT) competitions to choose from, or you could pick something not related to IT.  Please carefully consider joining FBLA as you do this assignment.  If you decide to join, I have attached the membership form link below to make it easier for you.

1.  If you have not finished your Quia pretest, please complete this for homework!  www.quia.com/web


2. Work on the Cyber Patriot XIV Exhibition Round image.  You will be responsible for knowing the information contained in the slide sets below.  If you are absent and cannot work on the virtual image, attempt to look at the items on your own Windows computer if you have access.


3. When you are finished, upload a screenshot of your scoring report.

During the year we will expose you to tools and techniques that could potentially allow you to penetrate security protocols on computer systems.  For this reason, you need to act responsibly and within the bounds of the law.  Please read the attached document, sign and date, and have your parents also sign and date.

1.  Finish your Quia pretest!  www.quia.com/web


2. Work on the Cyber Patriot XIV Exhibition Round image.

Take this test and post your results.

Use the instructions below to register for a Quia account.  When you are done, take the Getting to Know You survey and the pretest.