MYSTERY+CLASSROOMS

=Exciting news!!= ===We have entered into a partnership with Mr. M's 7th Grade Geography Class! Starting on January 28th, we will be collaborating on an awesome project from Journey North called [|Mystery Classroom Challenge].===

===In this project, we will be using the photoperiods and other clues of each Mystery Class to try to determine just where exactly each class is located in the world. It looks to be quite a challenge, but also loads of fun!! In our quest to locate ten Mystery Classes, we will need to develop and utilize many skills...geography, social studies, science, math, reasoning, problem solving, and interpersonal skills, just to name a few!! To be successful, we are //all// going to really have to pull together!! It looks to be an amazing experience, and what a way to help students make connections between what they study and the real world!! Our deepest appreciation to the staff and sponsors of Journey North for providing this wonderful opportunity for us!!===

===We will begin with a study of our own photoperiod (hours of daylight), how it changes with the seasons and how it can be used to determine latitude and longitude. Second, we will use information about the Mystery Classes' photoperiods to determine their latitude and longitude. Third, using historical and cultural clues provided by Journey North, we will work to pinpoint the exact location of each of the //ten// Mystery Classes. At the end of April, we will submit our "guesses" to Journey North. Then, in early May, the ten locations of the Mystery Classes will be revealed, and we will have the opportunity to correspond with each of the classes via e-mail. Wish us luck on our quest!!!===

===The 5th graders will be split into ten teams and each team will be given one of the Mystery Classes to locate. Likewise, the 7th graders will also be split into ten teams, corresponding to the ones formed in 5th. Periodically, the classes will meet to collaborate and chart progress. Additionally, each team will have their own Wiki page, so that partner groups can ask questions of each other, give advice, share resources, and chart their progress toward their goal of locating their Mystery Class.===  =MYSTERY CLASS PAGES:=
 * =TEAM 1= || =TEAM 3= || =TEAM 5= || =TEAM 7= || =TEAM 9= ||
 * =TEAM 2= || =TEAM 4= || =TEAM 6= || =TEAM 8= || =TEAM 10= ||