North Rockland Central School District · K–12
Engaging, age-appropriate experiences that help students and staff protect themselves, our district, and the connected world.
Find a lessonCyber Aware.Secure. Smart.
One way school accounts are targeted
A job offer, prize, or shared document uses urgency and trust to lure a student to a page built to steal login information.
The lurePressure, trust, curiosity, or reward.
The loginA page captures account information.
The spreadThe real account reaches people who trust it.
For teachers · Flexible by design
Ready-to-use, grade-level lessons with suggested times and flexible delivery options.
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Common Sense Education
Quick ~10–15 min · Full ~20 min
Students identify information that should stay private and ask a trusted adult before sharing online.
SetupFree educator account · Teacher projection · Optional printing
Common Sense Education
Quick ~10–15 min · Full ~20 min
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
Common Sense Education
Quick ~10–15 min · Full ~20 min
Students decide whether to share by considering what is requested, who is asking, and why.
SetupFree educator account · Teacher projection · Optional scenario printing
Trend Micro Cyber Academy · Scams
Quick ~10–15 min · Full ~20 min
Students recognize scam tactics and stop before clicking, replying, or sharing information.
SetupNo account · Teacher projection + sound · Optional printing
FTC · Find the Fakes
Quick ~15 min · Full ~45 min
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
Common Sense Education
Quick ~10–15 min · Full ~20 min
Students identify phishing clues and respond without using the message link.
SetupFree educator account · Teacher projection · Optional handout
CYBER.ORG · Access Denied
Quick ~15–20 min · Full ~40 min
Students explain how authentication and access limits protect accounts and information.
SetupFree educator account · Teacher projection · Selected downloads
Cyber A.C.E.S. · Module 3, Lesson 2
Quick ~15–20 min · Full ~40–45 min
Students evaluate information requests and explain how separate details can form a profile.
SetupNo account · Teacher projection · Optional printing
NRCSD Original
Quick ~15 min · Full ~40 min
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
CYBER.ORG · Adversarial Thinking
Quick ~15–20 min · Full ~45–60 min
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
Common Sense Education
Quick ~10–15 min · Full ~20 min
Students recognize social-engineering tactics and verify identity through a separate channel before acting.
SetupFree educator account · Teacher projection · Optional handout
Common Sense Education
Quick ~10–15 min · Full ~20 min
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
Next Gen Personal Finance · Scams & Fraud
Quick ~15–20 min · Full ~50–60 min
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
CYBER.ORG AI Fundamentals 8.1
Quick ~15–20 min · Full ~65–90 min
Students explain how AI strengthens impersonation and verify identity through a known channel they independently initiate.
SetupFree educator account · Teacher projection · Selected downloads
News Literacy Project · AI or not?
Quick ~15–20 min · Full ~30–60 min
Students evaluate visual claims through source, context, and corroboration rather than appearance alone.
SetupFree educator account · Teacher projection · Organizer for Full
Next Gen Personal Finance · Identity Theft
Quick ~15–20 min · Full ~50–60 min
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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District-created resource · Free to share
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.
DisplayKeep practical security habits visible.
DiscussUse the poster to open a conversation.
ShareExtend awareness beyond the classroom.
