Participate and share: Poster 
The purpose of this session is to explore different ways in which cryptography can be utilized to teach math concepts. After hearing a usage case, participants will engage in exploration around different types of ciphers and the mathematics content and best practices surrounding their use.
Session Agenda:
-Introduction and Statement of Purpose
-Presentation of Usage Case where Cryptography was used to improve math skill sets
-Hands on Participant Exploration of Cryptography and its mathematical concepts (3 cipher types will be introduced along with associated math skills)
-Call to Action - Group Discussion on how Teaching Cryptography can benefit students
-Hands on Participant Development of a plan to take Cryptography or other elements of Cybersecurity to their classrooms
Content and Activities with Time and Process:
-Participants will have access to introductory information around the history and prevalence of Cybersecurity in the modern world with an emphasis on Cryptography through a shared slideshow.
-In addition, presenters will share the current job growth both current and projected around careers in cybersecurity. (10 minutes)
-Participants will hear about a usage case in which Cryptography was utilized to improve mathematics skills. (5 minutes)
-Participants will engage in hands-on experiences of three types of ciphers, each addressing different skills in mathematics. Peer-to-peer interaction (20 minutes)
-Participants will use their new foundational skills in Cryptography to engage in a discussion around how they can utilize this teaching approach with students in their own districts/schools. Peer-to-Peer interaction (5 minutes)
-Participants will begin to formulate different activities and lessons in which this approach can be utilized. Peer-to-Peer interaction (time remaining)
Raspberry Pi Foundation has online cybersecurity & cryptography course: https://www.raspberrypi.org/courses/cybersecurity-and-encryption?utm_source=pi_learn&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=fl_courses#courses-content
National Cryptologic Foundation’s curriculum: https://cryptologicfoundation.org/what-we-do/educate/high-school-cybersecurity-curriculum-guidelines.html
Cybersecurity lessons and activities for K-12: https://www.techlearning.com/news/best-cybersecurity-lessons-and-activities-for-k-12-education
Virtual NSA Museum: https://www.nsa.gov/museum/
The National Security Agency also has content for teachers. There is also a virtual content for students. The museum is free if in the DC/MD area: https://www.nsa.gov/Academics/K12-Partnership/
https://www.cryptool.org/en/ for an app that allows students to investigate different cryptography tools.
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