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STEM cybersecurity activities
Fun hands-on STEM activities that teach cybersecurity concepts to students of all ages through interactive experiments and projects.
Download the cyber escape room activity
A 45 to 60 minute team activity for middle and high school classes, in which students solve five puzzles to secure their school's network.
Download the Cyber Escape Room Activity (PDF)Activities by age group
Elementary activities
Hands-on projects for ages 6-10 teaching encryption and password basics
Middle school activities
Network security models and phishing detection for ages 11-13
High school activities
Advanced cryptography and ethical hacking simulations for ages 14-18
Quick activities
15-minute activities perfect for filling extra time or introductions
Activity highlights
- Secret code wheels and cipher activities for elementary students
- Network fortress building and phishing detective labs for middle school
- RSA encryption and ethical hacking simulations for high school
- Cross-curricular connections to math, social studies, and language arts
Hands-on learning builds lasting understanding
Students who learn cybersecurity through interactive, hands-on activities develop deeper understanding and better retention of security concepts than those who receive lecture-only instruction.