North Rockland Central School District · K–12

NR Cybersecurity
Curriculum

Engaging, age-appropriate experiences that help students and staff protect themselves, our district, and the connected world.

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Cyber Aware.Secure. Smart.

A common attack pattern

One way school accounts are targeted

A message leads
to a login.

A job offer, prize, or shared document uses urgency and trust to lure a student to a page built to steal login information.

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The lurePressure, trust, curiosity, or reward.

02

The loginA page captures account information.

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The spreadThe real account reaches people who trust it.

For teachers · Flexible by design

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Ready-to-use, grade-level lessons with suggested times and flexible delivery options.

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Showing all core lessons
Grades K–1

Is It OK to Share?

Common Sense Education

Quick ~10–15 min · Full ~20 min

Outcome

Students identify information that should stay private and ask a trusted adult before sharing online.

SetupFree educator account · Teacher projection · Optional printing

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Grades 2

Keeping Online Accounts Safe

Common Sense Education

Quick ~10–15 min · Full ~20 min

Outcome

Students protect passwords and sign-in information, log out, and respond safely when another account is open.

SetupFree educator account · Teacher projection · Handout for Full

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Grades 3

Privacy Doors

Common Sense Education

Quick ~10–15 min · Full ~20 min

Outcome

Students decide whether to share by considering what is requested, who is asking, and why.

SetupFree educator account · Teacher projection · Optional scenario printing

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Grades 3

Spot the Scam

Trend Micro Cyber Academy · Scams

Quick ~10–15 min · Full ~20 min

Outcome

Students recognize scam tactics and stop before clicking, replying, or sharing information.

SetupNo account · Teacher projection + sound · Optional printing

Open lesson
Grades 4–6

Find the Fakes

FTC · Find the Fakes

Quick ~15 min · Full ~45 min

Outcome

Students recognize common signs of scams, use simple questions to decide whether a message may be fake, and choose a safe response.

SetupNo account · Teacher projection · Optional printing

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Grades 4–5

Gone Phishing

Common Sense Education

Quick ~10–15 min · Full ~20 min

Outcome

Students identify phishing clues and respond without using the message link.

SetupFree educator account · Teacher projection · Optional handout

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Grades 4–6

Access Denied

CYBER.ORG · Access Denied

Quick ~15–20 min · Full ~40 min

Outcome

Students explain how authentication and access limits protect accounts and information.

SetupFree educator account · Teacher projection · Selected downloads

Grades 5–6

Privacy | Personal Information Sharing

Cyber A.C.E.S. · Module 3, Lesson 2

Quick ~15–20 min · Full ~40–45 min

Outcome

Students evaluate information requests and explain how separate details can form a profile.

SetupNo account · Teacher projection · Optional printing

Open Module 3
Grades 7–8

Your Account Is a Weapon

NRCSD Original

Quick ~15 min · Full ~40 min

Outcome

Students trace how one stolen account can spread a lure to trusted contacts and identify verification, MFA, and reporting as breakpoints.

SetupNRCSD lesson · Teacher projection · No account

Grades 7–8

Adversarial Thinking

CYBER.ORG · Adversarial Thinking

Quick ~15–20 min · Full ~45–60 min

Outcome

Students use adversarial thinking to identify gaps and explain why layered defenses are stronger than one control.

SetupFree educator account · Teacher projection · Handout for Full

Grades 8

Social Engineering & Online Deception

Common Sense Education

Quick ~10–15 min · Full ~20 min

Outcome

Students recognize social-engineering tactics and verify identity through a separate channel before acting.

SetupFree educator account · Teacher projection · Optional handout

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Grades 8

Data Breach Basics

Common Sense Education

Quick ~10–15 min · Full ~20 min

Outcome

Students distinguish signs of account compromise from a broader data breach and sequence a safe reporting and recovery response.

SetupFree educator account · Teacher projection · Scenario cards for Full

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Grades 9–12

Scams & Fraud

Next Gen Personal Finance · Scams & Fraud

Quick ~15–20 min · Full ~50–60 min

Outcome

Students recognize recurring scam patterns and match the harm with appropriate reporting, protection, and recovery steps.

SetupFree educator account · Verification required · Teacher projection · Student packet for Full

Grades 9–12

Threats of AI

CYBER.ORG AI Fundamentals 8.1

Quick ~15–20 min · Full ~65–90 min

Outcome

Students explain how AI strengthens impersonation and verify identity through a known channel they independently initiate.

SetupFree educator account · Teacher projection · Selected downloads

Grades 9–12

Seeing Isn’t Proof

News Literacy Project · AI or not?

Quick ~15–20 min · Full ~30–60 min

Outcome

Students evaluate visual claims through source, context, and corroboration rather than appearance alone.

SetupFree educator account · Teacher projection · Organizer for Full

Open resource page
Grades 9–12

Identity Theft

Next Gen Personal Finance · Identity Theft

Quick ~15–20 min · Full ~50–60 min

Outcome

Students explain how personal information can be misused and select appropriate protection, reporting, and recovery actions.

SetupFree educator account · Verification required · Teacher projection · Student materials for Full

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NRCSD resource
North Rockland Cyber Hero Security Habits poster featuring two student cyber heroes
Cyber Hero Security HabitsDownload poster ↓

District-created resource · Free to share

A Cyber Hero resource for every learning space.

Created by NRCSD, the Cyber Hero Security Habits poster gives teachers, families, and community stakeholders an engaging way to start conversations about everyday online safety.

Download and share: Display it in classrooms, libraries, offices, family communications, or community events. The poster supports awareness across the curriculum without defining one required lesson outcome.

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DisplayKeep practical security habits visible.

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DiscussUse the poster to open a conversation.

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ShareExtend awareness beyond the classroom.