011: the secret clubhouse: why we need passwords (ks1)
Learn why we use passwords to keep our digital things safe and create your very own secret clubhouse key!
The Secret Key to the Digital Clubhouse
The Scenario
Oh no! The Digital Clubhouse doors are wide open! As a Digital Protector, your mission is to create a secret key (a password) that is strong enough to keep the "Sneaky Snooper" out, but easy enough for you to remember.
The Persona
A Digital Protector thinks about safety. They make sure that private things stay private by using clever locks and secrets.
Oh no! The Digital Clubhouse doors are wide open! As a Digital Protector, your mission is to create a secret key (a password) that is strong enough to keep the "Sneaky Snooper" out, but easy enough for you to remember.
A Digital Protector thinks about safety. They make sure that private things stay private by using clever locks and secrets.
1
Learn about secrets
1
Watch this short video about Staying Safe Online.
2
Think about why we don't tell everyone our home address. Passwords are just like that!
2
Find your magic words
1
A good password needs to be a bit "magic." It shouldn't be your name or "1234."
2
Use Images of Animals and Colors to pick two things you love.
3
For example: BlueElephant or GreenApple.
3
Create your Digital Badge
1
Open the Paint or Google Drawings app.
2
Draw a big, colorful KeyI have no idea what this means or a ShieldI have no idea what this means.
3
Use the Text Tool to write your "Magic Word" password inside the shape.
4
Remember: In real life, we never tell anyone our password, but today we are showing our teacher how clever we are!
4
Save your work
1
Click on File and then Save As.
2
Name your file MySecretKey.
Outcome
I can explain why we need a password.
I have picked a "magic word" that isn't just my name.
I have used a computer tool to draw a security badge.
I can save my work with a good filename.
Last modified: January 29th, 2026
