Mission Control SlidesMission Control Digital Literacy Level 01 Mastering the Mouse, Keyboard, & Web The Mighty Mouse 01 Left Click The "Action" button. Use it to select objects or click buttons. 02 Right Click The "Menu" button. Shows a list of secret options for an item. 03 Scroll Wheel The "Elevator." Moves a page up and down quickly. Keyboard Command Home Row The "Base Camp" for your fingers: A S D F and J K L ; Shift Key Hold this down to make letters CAPITAL or use symbols at the top of keys. Backspace The "Undo" button. Erases the character to the left of your cursor. Enter The "Go" button. Starts a new line or submits information. Space Bar The widest key. Adds breathing room between your words. Tab The "Leap" button. Moves the cursor a larger distance or to the next box. Searching the Web "How many bones are in a shark?" Keywords are King Don't type a whole sentence. Use the most important words. Bad: "What color is the sun?" Good: "Sun color facts" Trust, but Verify Check multiple websites. If three different sites say the same thing, it's likely true! Ready to Launch? 1. Open your Input Intel Worksheet. 2. Fill in the blanks as we review our controls. 3. Prepare for the Search Squad Challenge!
Input Intel WorksheetInput Intel Worksheet Cyber Cadet Training / Level 01 CADET NAME: DATE: Part 1: The Mouse The Left Click is the ________ button. We use it to select items. The Right Click is the ________ button. It opens a list of options. The Scroll Wheel is like an ________. It moves the page up and down. Part 2: The Keyboard Home Row Base Camp: Left Hand Right Hand Shift Makes letters ________. Enter The "________" button. Space Adds ________ room. Bksp ________ characters. Part 3: Web Wisdom Instead of typing a whole sentence, we use Key________. Better Search Practice: Sentence: "I want to know how many colors are in a rainbow please?" My Keyword Search: End of Guided Notes // Secure Input Complete
Search Squad ChallengeSearch Squad Challenge Live Web Scavenger Hunt Operator Identity Your Mission: Use keywords to find answers. Check more than one source to verify! 01 What is the name of the largest bone in the human body? 02 How many hearts does an octopus have? 03 In what year was the very first iPhone released? 04 Which bird is the only one that can fly backwards? 05 Final Boss: The Deep Search Find one weird animal fact that you didn't know! Search Query Used The Weird Fact Ref: CS-01-NAV Cyber Cadet Authorized Material Verified: 2026-05-15
Cadet Key GuideCadet Key Teacher Answer Resource // Cyber Cadet Training ADMIN_BYPASS: TRUE Input Intel & Search Squad See previous version of key for basic worksheet answers (Mouse, Home Row, Paris, 8 Planets, 1969, etc.) System Specialist Sheet Reference material. Ensure students can identify the Minimize (-), Maximize ([ ]), and Close (X) icons. Data Detective Duel Answers (Elite) Part 1: Shortcut Mastery Ctrl + Z = B (Undo) Alt + Tab = C (Switch apps) Ctrl + F = A (Search page) Part 2: Advanced Query Search Query: Axolotl -Minecraft Note: Forces results for the real animal instead of the game mob. Part 3: Intel Hunt Alpha: Tallest Structure Height: 828 meters // Country: United Arab Emirates (UAE) Beta: Ocean Depth (excluding Wikipedia) Name: Challenger Deep // Depth: ~10,935 meters Elite Training Tips • Negative Keywords: Explain that -wikipedia tells the search engine to skip that site. It forces students to evaluate other sources like National Geographic or NOAA. • Source Verification: Different sites may list depths for Challenger Deep ranging from 10,911m to 10,994m. Accept any within this range. • Alt+Tab mastery: This is a major productivity booster. Have students practice "switching" while they research.
System Specialist SheetSystem Specialist Sheet Operational Reference Guide // Navigation Basics Version 2.0 Window Controls Managing Windows Minimize Hides the window in the taskbar. It stays open! Maximize Makes the window fill the entire screen. Close Shuts down the app or window completely. Files & Folders A Folder is like a digital drawer used to organize multiple files together. A File is a single document, photo, or game inside a folder. Cadet Shortcuts Copy Ctrl + C Paste Ctrl + V Undo Ctrl + Z Find Ctrl + F Switch Apps Alt + Tab Advanced Search Exact Match Use "quotes" around a phrase to find exactly those words in order. "giant blue whale facts" Exclude Words Use a minus sign (-) to hide results you don't want. jaguar -car Always Ask Before Downloading Files Keep Your Passwords Private & Secure Shut Down Properly To Save Energy
Data Detective DuelData Detective Duel Elite Level 02 // Advanced Operations AGENT NAME: Part 1: Key Command Overload Match the command to its function by writing the letter in the box: Ctrl + Z Alt + Tab Ctrl + F A. Search for a word on a page. B. Undo the last mistake. C. Switch between open apps. Part 2: Advanced Query Lab Your target is a rare animal called the "Axolotl," but you keep getting results for "Minecraft." Write the search query to exclude Minecraft: Part 3: Multi-Step Intel Hunt Target Alpha: Tallest Structure Find the exact height of the tallest building in the world, then find its country. Height (Meters) Country Target Beta: Ocean Depth Search for: "deepest part of the ocean" -wikipedia. What is this spot called and how deep is it? Spot Name Depth (Meters) Secure Terminal: ELITE-02 Authorized Personnel Only
