The program is funded by the National Security Agency (NSA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), making it free to participants.
The Cyber Security Gen Z program is a 5-week summer experience designed to introduce incoming 9th-grade students to the fields of cybersecurity and cyber forensics as potential career paths. The curriculum is built around the Gen Cyber First Principles, incorporating key vocabulary, learning objectives aligned with state and national standards, and a strong emphasis on hands-on activities and technology. Students will engage in learner-centered activities that encourage exploration, inquiry, inference, and reflection. Instructional strategies include think-pair-share, presentations, Socratic seminars, and discussions, with opportunities for higher-level questioning during expert interviews. The program aims to develop awareness of cyber safety, promote responsible cyber citizenship, and spark interest in cybersecurity. Students will create and maintain a portfolio to showcase their work and learning progressions, including formative assessments, journal entries, writing samples, and research clips. The program also promotes existing Computer Science, Information Technology, and Law and Public Safety programs offered by the school district.
A typical day involves a mix of instructional strategies such as think-pair-share, presentations, Socratic seminars, and discussions, alongside hands-on activities and technology exercises.
This program is ideal for incoming 9th-grade students interested in exploring cybersecurity and cyber forensics as a career option and developing an understanding of online safety and cyber responsible citizenship.
91 West Market Street, Newark, NJ 07102
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