Mystery Class Update: February 1, 2008

Today's Report Includes:

Follow the sun and have fun finding the secret
Mystery Classes


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Welcome and This Week's: Data, Questions, Journal

Sunrise/Sunset Data for Monday, Jan 28 New!
This Week's Questions (Handout)
New!
Mystery Class Journal
(Journal page)

Welcome to Mystery Class 2008!

Somewhere under the sun there are ten secret Mystery Classes hiding, just waiting for you to find them. Will you discover their secret locations?

In each week's update, you'll find the latest sunrise/sunset data from the Mystery Classes, a handout with questions, and also a journal.

Now Playing : How Will You Use the Data?

On Monday you recorded your hometown sunrise/sunset times on your Data Sheets. Now it's time to focus on the first set of sunrise/sunset data from the ten Mystery Classes. How will you use their data?

Watch this helpful and "trendy" video to learn more >>

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Did You Do the Math?
How's it going so far with calculating photoperiods?

  • Tips for Calculating Photoperiod >>
  • Remember, Data Sheets and Graphs are found here>>
Teachers: Looking for an Option for Younger Students?

Some teachers find Mystery Class to be more manageable for younger students by using just three mystery sites.

  • If interested, write to our Feedback Form >>

  • Advice from Teachers: "Working with Younger Students" >>
Links: This Week's Mystery Class Resources 

Background:

  • Mystery Class Glossary >>
  • Organizing Your Class >>
  • Using a Twenty-four Hour Clock >>
  • Calculating Photoperiod >>
  • Graphing Photoperiod >>

Advice from Teachers:

  • Project Organization and Timeline
    • Grade 3 >>
    • Grade 5 >>
    • Grade 7 >>

Materials and More:

  • How to Participate, Data Sheets and Graphs >>
  • Quick links to weekly updates, data, tips and resources >>

Mystery Class Deadlines:

  • Know What to Expect and When -- Mark your Calendars >>
More Mystery Class Lessons and Teaching Ideas!


The Next Mystery Classs Update Will Be Posted on February 8, 2008.