Countdown to Mystery Class: Five Months to Go!

Welcome to Mystery Class 2014-2015
As you countdown the months before Mystery Class, track changes in day length as the Earth revolves around the Sun.

  • Mystery Class starts January 30, 2015

 

Image of the Month

Follow the Sun
The Equinox is Coming!
Image: A Clevenger

How Can I Prepare Students? Track Changes in Day Length

Day length changes with the seasons and is a central clue in Mystery Class. Help students explore the relationship between sunlight and seasonal change.

Report Twice
this month:
September 1 and 22

Report to the Map!

1. Report for dates listed below.

2. Find your sunrise/sunset: Look-up

3. Calculate your day length (photoperiod).

4. Report your day length: Select "Daylight"

Mystery Class Photoperiod Map Photoperiod Map: Dates to Report Photoperiod Map: Guiding Questions
Map Dates
to Report
Guiding Questions
for Map Analysis
Just for Teachers: How to Participate
Mystery Class Participation Guide Mystery Class is a global game of hide-and-seek. Students track seasonal changes in sunlight and then investigate other clues to find ten secret sites around the world. Download step-by-step instructions:
Next Update October 1, 2014
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