Spy Kids Academy Weekly Training: Mission Critical
In this weekly, ongoing training, recruits learn what it takes to be a spy through S.T.E.A.M. activities. Learn to crack and decipher codes, build gadgets, use your powers of observation to solve puzzles, and more.
Gina Conroy
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(357)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Some weeks outside activities will be given to enhance their spy experience.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Description: In this ongoing weekly training, learners will train as spies through S.T.E.A.M. activities (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Recruits will heighten their power of observation, unlock lateral and critical thinking skills, decipher codes and clues, and build spy gadgets, and more. Each day will be a stand alone training and will start with a "briefing" on the area of spy training for the day. Discussion is encouraged as "intel" is shared through slides and video clips. Activities and "training exercises" will focus on mental and physical (at home activities) spy “training” as we dive into puzzle solving, code cracking, gadget design, and mastery of disguises. **Some preparation before class is required such as printing out documents and cutting out materials. This class is designed to inspire your class for further exploration of the activities learned in class beyond the day's session. It can be fast paced at times, but activities that are not finished in class (like code cracking) are encouraged to be completed after class. Additional activities will be suggested daily and posted on the class page after camp. PARENT'S PARTICIPATION is ESSENTIAL as each lesson there will be a set of supplies needed for the activities in the class and after. Intro to Spy Kids Briefing: Secrets: Good & Bad Secrets Areas of spy training and a sample of the activities to be studied o Observation o Intelligence o Health o Disguises o Gadget building o Tracking and Trailing Week 1: Observation: Paying attention, differentiating, recalling information (Worksheets need to be prepared) Life lessons on "never giving up" and finding solutions to our problems will be discussed and encouraged every day as problems arise. Week 2 : Intelligence: Code cracking, deciphering, lateral thinking (Worksheets need to be prepared) Week 3: Spy Gadgets Challenge Week 4 : Disguises & Secret Messages Week 5 : Riddles, group problem solving puzzles Following weeks: Repeat with different content, riddles, puzzles, challenges for each subject.
Learning Goals
Recruits will learn how spies, detectives, and scientists use the "Scientific Method" to solve problems and answer question. They will heighten their power of observation using the five senses, unlock lateral and critical thinking skills, decipher codes and clues, and problem solve, and engage in physical fitness activities.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
********Some weeks there will be PREP is essential for this class to be a success for your learner. You will need a PRINTER OR ACCESS TO A PRINTER to print out worksheets we will need in class, depending on the week. The worksheet should be clearly visible so your student can find them. If this is a problem, contact me before class and we can figure out another option!
***Parental guidance and safety precautions may be needed in the use of items in supply list like hot glue gun, glue, scissors, paint, rope, make-up etc. Please see specific supplies listed below. By signing up for this class, you are responsible for your child's safety at all times. ***
Some video puzzles may be used and will contain words such as "murder," "killed," "stabbed" or "shot," but there will be no graphic pictures or explanations. These words are used to piece together the clues to solve mysteries.
****IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: I've never had any problems, but parent or guardian is responsible for supervision and safety of participant.
Supply List
*****Some sessions (observation & intelligence) will need a PRINTER OR ACCESS TO A PRINTER to print out several worksheets we will need in class. If this is a problem, contact me and we may be able to figure out another option! ****HIGHLY SUGGESTED: Backpack, bag or tote where you can fill each day's supplies for your learner. You may want to prepack the day's supplies in a plastic or paper sack and label them for easy organization between days. A weekly supply list and materials will be sent several days before each class. ****Pencil & Spy notebook for deciphering and taking notes each day! Supply list will be posted the week before, but basic supplies you should have around the house like recyclable items like water bottles, empty toilet paper rolls, tissue and cereal boxes, paper plates, spoons, rubber bands. Art supplies like glue/hot clue
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2018
4.8
357reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Oral Roberts University
I'm a published fiction (mystery) and nonfiction author, former homeschool mom of four, and have taught and tutored all ages for close to 20 years. For the last 7 years, I've taught Spy Kids, first as a summer camp, then as a full curriculum with a homeschool co-op. I'm excited to take this class, and others, online to reach more students with the fun and educational activities in learning to be a spy! Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
4-10 learners per class
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