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Spy School: Crack Codes, Solve Secret Missions & Outsmart the Enemy (Ages 8-11)

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Ages 8-11
Live Group Course
In this exciting seven-week spy training course, young agents will crack secret codes, solve puzzles, and complete top-secret missions through interactive challenges and hands-on activities.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(20 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 7 weeks
4-12 learners per class
30 min

What's included

7 live meetings
3 hrs 30 mins in-class hours
Assignments
1 hour per week. Weekly interactive challenges to apply learned skills.     •    Spy missions where students decode messages and solve puzzles.     •    A final spy challenge in Week 7, where students use all acquired skills.
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

In this exciting six-week spy course, students will learn essential spy skills, including code-breaking, secret message writing, fingerprint analysis, surveillance techniques, and problem-solving strategies. Each week introduces a new spy challenge that builds on the previous lessons, keeping young agents engaged and eager to complete their missions.

I will use a highly interactive, hands-on approach with step-by-step demonstrations, guiding students through each activity while keeping the class engaging and immersive. Visual slides, discussion prompts, and spy-themed challenges will ensure every student is actively involved. I encourage curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving, making learning fun through hands-on experiences and interactive discussions.

Students will interact throughout each class by answering questions, solving spy challenges, following hands-on activities, and sharing their discoveries. I will provide real-time feedback, encourage discussion, and ensure an engaging experience for every agent-in-training!

Learning Goals

Understand and apply basic cryptography techniques.
Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through interactive spy challenges.

Syllabus

7 Lessons
over 7 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Welcome to Spy School
 Introduction to espionage, creating spy code names, and learning basic cipher techniques (Caesar cipher) 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Cracking Secret Codes
 Exploring different types of codes and ciphers (Atbash, Pigpen), practicing encoding/decoding messages 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Invisible Ink & Secret Messages
 Hands-on activities using household materials to create and reveal hidden messages. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Spy Gadgets & Disguises
 The art of deception, disguises, and understanding real-life spy tools. 
30 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List
Paper and pencil
Printables (provided before class) 
A white crayon and watercolor paint set (crayola or similar)
A Notebook to use as a spy journal
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined April, 2023
5.0
20reviews
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in History from Grand Canyon University
With over 15 years of experience working with children, I specialize in making learning fun and engaging. My background in teaching and creative instruction ensures that each lesson is interactive, exciting, and perfectly suited for young learners.

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