Lesson Plan

Students will learn to identify common phishing warning signs and practice spotting phishing attempts through real-world scenarios to build safe online habits.

This lesson builds critical digital literacy and cybersecurity awareness, empowering students to protect personal data and make safer online choices.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

3 minutes

Step 2

Introduction to Phishing

4 minutes

Step 3

Main Activity: Spot the Phish

8 minutes

Step 4

Discussion & Safe Practices

3 minutes

Step 5

Closure & Assessment

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Are You a Cyber Sleuth?

Warm-Up: Odd Emails?

What Is Phishing?

Warning Signs of Phishing

Spot the Phish: Example

Main Activity Instructions

Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

Step 1

Warm-Up

Step 2

Introduction to Phishing

Step 3

Main Activity: Spot the Phish

Step 4

Discussion & Safe Practices

Step 5

Closure & Assessment

Slide Deck

Are You a Cyber Sleuth?

Warm-Up: Odd Emails?

What Is Phishing?

Warning Signs of Phishing

Spot the Phish: Example

Main Activity Instructions

Closure & Reflection

Worksheet

Answer Key

Warm Up

Cool Down

Are You a Cyber Sleuth?

Linda Still