Beginner
60 mins
Teacher/Student led

Data Helpers

In this lesson, you will learn about data helpers and how they help keep our data safe and secure.

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1 - Meet the Data Helpers

Let's learn about data helpers! Data helpers are like superheroes who protect our data from being misused or stolen. They help keep our information safe and secure. To meet the data helpers, we will create a colorful drawing of a data helper superhero. Follow these steps:

  1. Find a piece of paper and some coloring materials like crayons, markers, or colored pencils.
  2. Think about what a data helper superhero might look like. They can wear a cape, a mask, or any other superhero costume you can imagine.
  3. Draw your data helper superhero on the paper. Be creative and have fun with it!
  4. Once you have finished your drawing, show it to your friends or family members and tell them how your data helper superhero keeps data safe and secure.

2 - Discover Data Helper Tools

Data helpers use special tools to protect our data. Let's learn about some of these tools:

  1. Passwords: Passwords are secret words or codes that only you and the data helper know. They help keep your information safe from others.
  2. Encryption: Encryption is like a secret code that scrambles your data, so only the data helper can read it.
  3. Firewalls: Firewalls are like walls that keep bad things out of your computer and let good things in.
  4. Antivirus software: Antivirus software helps protect your computer from viruses that can harm your data.

Now, let's think about other tools that data helpers might use to keep our data safe. Draw a picture of a new tool you think a data helper could use. Share your drawing with a friend or family member and explain how your tool helps protect data.


3 - Create Your Own Data Helper

Now it's time to create your very own data helper! Think about what your data helper will look like and what special powers they will have to protect data. Use crayons, markers, or colored pencils to draw your data helper on a piece of paper.


4 - Data Helper Powers

Now that you have drawn your data helper, let's think about their special powers to keep data safe. Follow these steps to give your data helper three powers:

  1. Think of a power that helps your data helper create strong passwords. For example, your data helper might have a 'Password Shield' power that generates unbreakable passwords.
  2. Imagine a power that allows your data helper to detect harmful viruses. Your data helper could have a 'Virus Scanner' power that finds and removes any dangerous viruses.
  3. Consider a power that helps your data helper protect personal information. Your data helper might have an 'Information Protector' power that keeps personal details safe from hackers.

Write down the three powers you chose for your data helper and add them to your drawing.


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