Super Spies & Secret Agents: History of Disguises, Gadgets, & Codes of Espionage
In this one-time course, students will gain a historical perspective of spies and secret agents while learning about the disguises, gadgets, and secret messages they used throughout history.
Tori May
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(17)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursAssessment
The learner will receive an informal assessment based on class participation.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
In this one time, 55 minute course, learners will be immersed in the fascinating world of spies and secret agents! This class offers a fun and inclusive look into real historical figures and events involving espionage. The class will follow a slideshow format and will include pictures, video clips, class discussion and interaction, and code deciphering. First, learners should bring their best 'spy disguises' to class to show off for the other learners. Learners should also bring a pencil and paper to write down the hidden symbols (images) they see throughout the lesson. The symbols will be used to solve the mystery code at the end of class. Then, students will learn about real disguises that have been used throughout history. Secondly, we will discuss the interesting and sometimes bizarre gadgets that have been used as spy devices. Lastly, learners will discover real examples of secret codes and messages and their historical use. Learner's will solve an encrypted Caesar's cipher and will also use the symbols that they have collected to decipher another message.
Learning Goals
The students will learn about disguises, gadgets, and secret codes that have been used throughout history. Students will learn about the people, situations, world affairs, events, and wars surrounding such events.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class involves espionage and spying, which often happens in relation to political events and wars. While I will not dive into the specifics or violent aspects of war, it is necessary to mention what war is related to the event. It may also be necessary to give some details about the different wars, such as the parties involved.
Supply List
Students should bring a 'spy disguise' to class to show off during the lesson. This can be a hat, glasses, wig, etc. Students also may want a pencil and paper to take notes and also to take note of the secret symbols (images) hidden throughout the lesson.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/american-indian-code-talkers
https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2015/05/spy-gadgets-from-the-cold-war-to-the-21st-century/
https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/195903/t-1151-dog-doo-transmitter/
https://www.businessinsider.com/pows-playing-cards-escape-maps-christmas-2016-12
https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-journey-of-the-camouflage-tree
https://www.businessinsider.com/a-stranded-dutch-warship-evaded-japanese-bombers-in-wwii-by-disgusing-itself-as-an-island-2015-7
https://ghostvolt.com/articles/cryptography_history.html
https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/mary-jane-richards
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! I am teacher Tori! I love to create fun and engaging classes that cover Political Science, Economics, and History! I graduated from Marshall University with a degree in International Relations in 2016 and have taught English as a second language for the past two years! My goal is to engage students in a creative and immersive class that makes learning fun! I am a history and political science nerd, myself, and I want others to realize how exciting these concepts really are! Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 146 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
1-18 learners per class
