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Journey North News will be posted on Fridays: Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10 Journey North News Reminder: Mystery Class Begins on Monday, February 4, 2002 Get ready, get set...the Mystery Class project is about to begin! Join in the international search, and try to uncover the 10 secret Mystery Classes hiding around the world. These sites are sworn to secrecy, so you'll have to follow changing weekly sunrise and sunset data, and other crucial clues to help you unlock their secret locations. Then, at the end of the 11 weeks, you'll try to answer the BIG question: "Where in the world do you think our 10 Mystery Classes are located?". Let the Mystery Games Begin! Mystery Class Update: February 8, 2002 Welcome to Mystery Class! Where all of your sleuthing and other skills are put to the test. You've already recorded your own hometown sunrise/sunset time for Monday Feb 4, and now we have the first set of sunrise/sunset times from your 10 secret Mystery friends too. Get your graph paper and put pencil to the paper--it's time to try to unlock the Mystery. Are you organized? Get some tips from a Pro. Let's get's started unlocking the Mystery! Mystery Class Update: February 15, 2002 Here's what you've been waiting for! The second set of sunrise/sunset data from the Mystery Classes. What can you tell from the changing photoperiods so far? Take a Tip from a pro--there's much to learn already. Did you make your own graph? If so, be sure to read today's report to be sure your graph is long enough. Plus, get to the bottom of the Reasons for Seasons, and get a quick Latin lesson in the answers to last week's Challenge Question. Mystery Class Update: February 22, 2002 The third set of sunrise/sunset times is here for your graphing pleasure. Changes in photoperiod impact the entire web of life, from plants to animals. As you watch the daylength changes, do you think that the food chain changes too? Try the "Seeing the Light" lesson and explore the connections. Mystery Class Update: March 1, 2002 Which Mystery Class is the farthest north, south, or the closest to the equator? Will the fourth set of sunrise/sunset data let you answer these questions? The Longitude Clues are coming soon, and two Mystery Class veteran teachers share their tips on getting ready for those clues. Plus, Eggstra, Eggstra read all about it! Try the "Eggstraordinary" experiment to see if any special balance really exists on the coming Equinox that lets eggs stand on end. Mystery Class Update: March 8, 2002 We're counting down! One more week until we provide the Longitude clues, and then more clues to come after that. In the meantime, Rap with this rhyming Teacher Tip. Get the new set of sunrise/sunset data from your Mystery friends. Can you predict what your graph will look like on the Equinox? And by the way, what's the "standing" on those eggs? Mystery Class Update: March 15, 2002 Happy Vernal Equinox! (A little early.) Are you ready to celebrate? In honor of the big day, this week's update is packed full with special Equinox clues. These clues will help you estimate the approximate Longitude of 9 out of the 10 secret sites.(Why just 9 out of 10? Read the report carefully to find out). See the Clues Calendar that counts down to when your answers are due. We've also got the latest weekly sunrise/sunset times. Plus, see responses to last week's Challenge Question. Mystery Class Update: March 22, 2002 Get a clue! Or how about ten more clues? Today's the day we provide the next set of clues direct from your Mystery friends to help you along on your quest. Do you know why day and night may not be EXACTLY 12 hours each on the Equinox? And by the way, what's the standing of your egg-balance testing? Plus, find out who wanted to be a millionaire long before the game show. We've also got this week's sunrise/sunset times. Mystery Class Update: March 29, 2002 We've got breaking news! Journey North has an advance copy of an April 1st news story about a great new invention. Reports say it will let you rise above the rest and travel free anywhere in the world! And mark your calendars, just three more weeks of clues. No April fooling--we also have the latest times and clues from your 10 secret Mystery friends. Plus, we have a few "timely" lessons, and we discuss why locations on the Equinox may not have EXACTLY twelve hours of day and night. Mystery Class Update: April 5, 2002 Come and get the latest clever clues from your Mystery Friends! Just two more weeks of clues to go. No April fooling, something's happened to some of the sunrise/sunset times this week. Can you explain why? Plus, time's up--let us know if your egg balancing experiments uncovered anything "eggciting"! Mystery Class Update: April 12, 2002 "Have you found us yet?", ask your Mystery Friends as they provide you with another set of clues. But time is running out--they'll be just one more set of clues to come. Teachers, be sure to review the advance rules for submitting your answer by the April 26 deadline. We're also revealing this week's Sunrise/Sunset Data. Why did some of your Mystery Class times shift last week? Plus, learn all about one of the oldest pieces of seasonal folklore. Mystery Class Update: April 19, 2002 The countdown has begun! Are you ready to unlock the Mystery? The final sunrise/sunset data and final clues from your ten Mystery Friends have arrived. Read the special Rules and Instructions carefully and see if you can tell us "Where in the world each Mystery Site is Hiding?" Remember, you must submit your answer no later than Friday, April 26. Good luck! Mystery Class Reminder: April 26, 2002 Important reminder--you must submit your answer no later than Friday, April 26. Hurry don't be late! We've included the instructions again. Good luck and don't be tardy. Do you remember way back in February when all you knew about the 10 Mystery sites was that they were a mystery? Just look how far you've come! Hear Ye! Hear Ye! We're looking for new Mystery sites for next year--do you know of any classrooms outside of North America who might want to be a secret Mystery Class in 2003? Mystery Class Update: May 3, 2002 Today's the day you've all been waiting for! Your wait is finally over--find out "Where In The World" your 10 secret Mystery friends have been hiding. Congratulations to everyone who participated in this challenging activity--and there were more this year than ever before! Remember to come back next week to "meet" your new Mystery Friends. Just like you, they've all worked very hard and are really eager to meet you with their introductions, photos and treats too. FINAL Mystery Class Update: May 10, 2002 Jump for joy! At long last...it's time to finally meet your new Mystery friends from around the Globe. They can't wait to meet you! And all 10 secret sites have provided their greetings, photos and even a treat for you too. We've also received several comments from students complimenting the ten stealthy sites. And finally, don't forget to send your suggestions for possible 2003 Mystery sites around the globe. Have a great summer! Copyright 2002 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Please send all questions, comments, and suggestions to our feedback form