Objective:

Students will be able to:

• Identify primary methods of authentication.
• Apply best practices for creating a safe password.

Standards:

CSTA Compatibility Standards

• 3A-CS-02: Compare levels of abstraction and interactions between application software, system software, and hardware layers.
• 3B-NI-04: Compare ways software developers protect devices and information from unauthorized access.

Guiding Question:

How do authentication and strong passwords help secure data?

Resources:

• Lesson Slides Lesson 1.1.2 – Authentication.pptx and Activity 1.1.2 – Creating a Safe Password.pptx Presentations available on Google Classroom

Assignment:

1. Read the Lesson 1.1.2 – Authentication.pptx Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow in today’s class.
2. Use the instructions in the Activity 1.1.2 – Creating a Safe Password.pptx presentation to complete the Activity 1.1.2 – Testing Password Strength document using the materials provided in Google Classroom. (25 pts)

Assigned: February 27th, 2026
Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 2nd, 2026