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Countdown to Mystery Class: Two Months to Go! |
During Mystery Class, students will receive time clues from secret locations around the world. This month, explore local and Universal Time.
Mystery Class begins January 31, 2014
Next Countdown: January 1, 2013
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Los Angeles |
Greenwich |
Baghdad |
What time is it? |
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How Can I Prepare Students? Track Changes in Day Length |
Photoperiod is a central clue in Mystery Class. Build skills by reporting your photoperiod each month.
The solstice is coming!
Report photoperiod twice in December.
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Report to the Map!
1. Report for December 1 and 22 (solstice)
2. Find your sunrise/sunset: Look-up
3. Calculate your day length (photoperiod).
4. Report your day length: Select "Daylight"
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Spotight: Exploring Universal Time |
During the Mystery Class Seasons Challenge, students will use Universal Time clues to estimate the longitude of secret locations. Use these resources to help students build key concepts and make connections.
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Just for Teachers: Helpful Links |
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Next Countdown January 1, 2013 |
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