AP CSP Day 4 - Privacy and Security

Course Information

• Course: AP Computer Science Principles
• Unit: Big Idea 3 - Impact of Computing (IOC)
• Lesson: Day 4 (50 minutes)
• Learning Objective: IOC-1.D - Understand privacy and security in computing

Learning Objectives

Primary Goals

Students will be able to:

1. Define what privacy and security in computing are
2. Identify common privacy and security issues
3. Understand methods for protecting personal data
4. Analyze real-world scenarios involving privacy and security

AP Exam Alignment

• Big Idea 3: Impact of Computing (16-20% of AP Exam)
• Essential Knowledge: IOC-1.D.1, IOC-1.D.2, IOC-1.D.3
• Computational Thinking Practice: 3.A - Evaluate the impacts of computing innovations

Lesson Structure (50 minutes)

Opening Hook (10 minutes)

1.1 Welcome & Lesson Preview (5 minutes)

Teacher Activities:

• Recap previous day's content on bias in computing
• Introduce today's topic on privacy and security

Student Activities:

• Think about: "What are some examples of privacy and security in daily life?"

1.2 Privacy and Security Examples Challenge (5 minutes)

Activity: "Identify the Issue"
Instructions:

• Groups of 4-6 students
• Identify privacy and security issues in given scenarios
• Discuss the importance of protecting data

Purpose: Activate thinking about privacy and security

Core Content Instruction (20 minutes)

2.1 What is Privacy and Security in Computing? (10 minutes)

Definition (IOC-1.D.1):

Privacy and security involve protecting personal information from unauthorized access and ensuring data integrity.

Key Concepts:

• Issues: Data breaches, tracking, surveillance
• Methods: Encryption, anonymization, consent
• Awareness: Staying informed about privacy risks

Case Study: Protecting personal data online

• Scenario: Using encrypted messaging apps

2.2 Common Privacy and Security Issues (5 minutes)

Examples:

• Data breaches: Unauthorized access to databases
• Tracking: Monitoring user activity online
• Surveillance: Government or corporate monitoring

Discussion Questions:

1. What makes good privacy and security practices?
2. Can you think of an example where privacy and security are used in daily life?
3. Why are privacy and security important in computing?

2.3 Advanced Privacy and Security Concepts (5 minutes)

Why is it important?:

• Protection: Safeguarding personal information
• Trust: Building trust with users

Discussion Questions:

1. How can we protect personal information effectively?
2. Why is trust important in privacy and security?

Hands-On Activity (15 minutes)

3.1 Group Project: Analyze Privacy and Security Scenarios (15 minutes)

Activity: "Evaluate a Scenario"
Instructions:

• Groups of 3-4 students
• Analyze a privacy and security scenario
• Present analysis to the class

Materials:

• **Scenario worksheet
• **Privacy and security checklist

Learning Goals:

• **Understand privacy and security
• **Identify issues
• **Apply protection methods
• **Present ideas effectively

Assessment:

• **Group participation
• **Analysis quality
• **Application correctness
• **Presentation clarity

Closure & Preview (5 minutes)

4.1 Key Concepts Review (2 minutes)

Today's Learning Highlights:

1. ✅ Defining what privacy and security in computing are
2. ✅ Identifying common privacy and security issues
3. ✅ Understanding methods for protecting personal data
4. ✅ Analyzing real-world scenarios

AP Exam Connection:

• These concepts will appear in AP exam multiple choice questions
• Understanding privacy and security is crucial for the Explore Performance Task

4.2 Next Class Preview (3 minutes)

Day 5 Topic: "Environmental Impact"

• Learning Objective: IOC-1.E - Understand the environmental impact of computing
• Activity: Exploring energy consumption in data centers
• Homework: Think about a recent online interaction. Was your data private and secure?

Supplementary Materials

Activity Card: Simulate a Data Breach Scenario

Instructions: Students will role-play a data breach situation and discuss how it could have been prevented.

Knowledge Card: Best Practices for Online Privacy

Content: Tips for safeguarding personal information, such as using strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication.