This complete classroom-ready tech resource explores the 2017 NotPetya cyberattack, where a routine update from a trusted software vendor turned into one of the most destructive digital incidents in history. Your students will investigate how it happened, who it affected, and how it could’ve been stopped — all while developing real-world cybersecurity thinking.

What’s Included:

• Case Study Summary – Clear, age-appropriate reading passage
• Fill-in-the-Blank Worksheet – Reinforces vocabulary & key events
• Critical Thinking Questions – Perfect for class or group discussion
• Role-Play Scenario Cards – Explore the attack from 5 real-world roles
• Defense Strategy Worksheet – Students design a cyber prevention plan
• 1-Minute Explainer Video – Helps students visualize the attack & risks
• Quiz - Check comprehension and retention
• Teachers Lesson plan - Daily guide for instruction
• Scoring Rubric – Quick assessment for strategy activity

How to Use It:

Day 1 (45–50 minutes)

1. Kick off with a quick class discussion: What if your school’s computers all crashed at once?
2. Have students read the case summary independently or in pairs.
3. Use the fill-in-the-blank worksheet to check understanding.
4. Debrief with quick review or an exit ticket.

Day 2 (Optional or 90-minute block)

1. Discuss the critical thinking questions in small groups.
2. Hand out role-play cards and have students respond to the crisis in character.
3. Play the 2-minute explainer video to summarize key concepts.
4. Students complete the Defense Strategy Worksheet and share their plans.
5. Assess using the rubric (included for quick grading).

Why You’ll Love It:

• Real-world cyberattack = instant student engagement
• No boring jargon — just clear, student-friendly explanations
• Flexible: works for computer science, digital citizenship, or current events
• Builds critical thinking, collaboration, and tech literacy
• Comes with a video, rubric, and role-play = minimal prep for you!

What Makes This Product Unique:

• Based on a true, high-impact global event
• Turns a technical cyberattack into a story-driven lesson
• Mixes reading, writing, discussion, and problem-solving
• Includes multiple learning formats — perfect for differentiated classrooms
• Encourages students to think like IT professionals and policy makers

Academic Alignment:

ISTE Standards:

• 1.3b – Digital Citizen
• 1.5a–1.5c – Computational Thinker

CSTA:

• 1B-NI-05, 2-NI-05 – Explain cybersecurity problems and solutions

ELA/CCSS:

• RI.7.1, RI.8.3 – Analyze key events and evidence
• SL.8.1 – Collaborative discussions
• W.9-10.1 – Write arguments with clear reasoning

Great For:

• Tech/STEM & cybersecurity units
• Digital citizenship & ethics lessons
• Substitute plans, cross-curricular days, or enrichment
• Grades 9-12 (middle & high school)