Countdown to Mystery Class: Two Months to Go!

During Mystery Class, students receive time clues from secret locations around the world. This month, explore local and Universal Time.

  • Mystery Class starts January 29, 2016

 

Image of the Month

 
Los Angeles Greenwich Baghdad
What time is it?
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.

Solstice is Coming!
Report photoperiod for December 22.

Report to the Map!

1. Report for the solstice — December 22

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 Map Analysis Questions
Spotight: Exploring Universal Time

During the Mystery Class Seasons Challenge, students use Universal Time clues to estimate the longitude of secret locations. Use these resources to help students build key concepts and make connections.


Universal Time activities
Just for Teachers: Helpful Links
Mystery Class Participation Guide Mystery Class Participation Guide Mystery Class Participation Guide
How to Particpate
Teacher's Guide
Photoperiod Clues
Planning Packet #1
Time Clues
Planning Packet #2
Next Countdown January 1, 2016