Cracking Cryptography
Delivery Partner:
Skills Development Scotland
| Curriculum Links: Numeracy and Mathematics, Sciences, Technologies |
Suitable Audience: P5, P6, P7, S1, S2, S3 |
Start/End Dates: September 2025 - June 2026 |
Timetable Availability: On Demand Tuesday to Thursday Mornings at an agreed time/date |
| Number of Sessions: 1 |
Session Duration: 45 Minutes |
Repetition Frequency: As often as required. |
Max Capacity: Max two classes per session |
Description:
Cracking Cryptography is aimed at P5 to S3 pupils. And we can deliver it to the whole class.
Introduce your class to cryptography. Encryption is built into every digital product you use. But have you thought about what it is and how it works? This virtual session will teach your pupils the basics of cryptography.
Put your pupils’ problem solving skills to the test. To crack our codes, pattern recognition and problem solving are key. Cracking Cryptography will call on young people’s current skills while helping them develop new ones. It's perfect for P5 to S3 pupils.
Create curiosity about cyber security careers. After the session, you may have the next generation of computer whizzes on your hands. Good news – our advisers will introduce cyber careers and next steps for anyone who wants to find out more.
DYW Context:
The course explores careers in cyber security and learn how to use a Caesar cipher to crack code. Through a range of fun, code-breaking activities, you will discover how encryption has created jobs in almost every industry around the world.
Additional Requirements:
We deliver the session on Microsoft Teams. Each pupil will need access to a device connected to the internet. We'll send a complete teacher's guide over upon booking confirmation.
How DYW Live Works?:
