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Cyber Defenders – KS3 Computing Cover Lesson | Cybersecurity Game-Based Activity

Engage your KS3 students in a fun, interactive computing cover lesson with this cybersecurity-themed game challenge! Perfect for non-specialist teachers or end-of-term lessons, this one-off activity requires no prior knowledge, making it ideal for a drop-in or emergency cover.

Mission Objective:
Students take on the role of Cyber Defenders and play a selection of free online cybersecurity games (all links included in the PPT). They log their digital heroics using a creative mission tracker covering games played, skills learned, villain encounters, and more.

What’s Included:

• Fully editable PowerPoint file
• A clear, student-friendly slide layout
• Hyperlinks to engaging online cybersecurity games (e.g., Interland, PBS, Jigsaw, CyberMission, and more)
• Optional creative extension task (design a team badge)
• Fun, low-prep structure with reflection elements
• Encourages digital literacy and online safety awareness

Skills Covered:

• Online safety
• Password security
• Phishing awareness
• Encryption basics
• Responsible digital citizenship

Duration:
1 full lesson (45–60 minutes)

Perfect for Remote Learning or Homework Too:
This lesson can be posted directly to Microsoft Teams or Google Classroom as an assignment. Students can edit their own copy of the digital worksheet and complete the task independently, either in school or at home.

Teacher-Friendly:

• No specialist knowledge needed
• Just open the PowerPoint and go
• Suitable for in-class or homework/independent study