Investigate how public key cryptography works. Scholars continue their study of one-way functions and asymmetric keys and apply this information to public key cryptography. They use an app to explore public key cryptography and its connection to modular arithmetic. 

Concepts

cryptography, secret codes, cipher, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Team up with a math teacher for the lesson

Classroom Considerations

• Public Key Crypto Widget requires free account to Code Studio
• Lesson builds on knowledge and information from previous lesson
• The 11th lesson in the series of 12

Pros

• Detailed lesson plan lists timing suggestions
• Includes activity guide, as well as an optional resource on public key cryptography

Cons

• None