NDLI: Public Key Encryption: Kid Krypto

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Public Key Encryption: Kid Krypto

Content Provider	howtosmile
Author	Fellows, Mike Bell, Tim Witten, Ian
Description	In this activity, learners conduct a simulation exercise related to public key encryption and try to intercept a message sent between two learners. This activity works with two learners but is most exciting with a large group. Use this activity to introduce learners to cryptography, authentication, internet security/privacy issues and internet commerce. Background information and further reading suggestions are included in the PDF.
Related Links	https://classic.csunplugged.org/public-key-encryption/
Language	English
Access Restriction	Open
Rights Holder	Creative Commons, Computer Science Unplugged
Subject Keyword	Encryption Computers Secret Codes Puzzle Security Privacy Cryptosystems Decryption NP-complete problems Map Authentication Network Computer science Interloper Messages Engineering and Technology Computing Computer Science Information Systems Information Technology Engineering Computer Engineering Technology Information and Communication Mathematics Data Analysis and Probability Data Analysis Data Representation Number and Operations Number Systems Problem Solving Reasoning and Proof Representation The Nature of Science Science and Society Risks and Benefits Ethics The Nature of Technology Technology and Society Impacts of Technology
Content Type	Text
Educational Role	Student Teacher
Educational Use	Assessment
Time Required	PT45M0S
Education Level	Class V Class VI Class VII Class VIII Class IX Class X Class XI Class XII
Pedagogy	Experimental Activity
Resource Type	Hands-on
Subject	Probability Technical Computer Science and Information Technology

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