Spies, Secrets and Suspense Unit Study
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Spy Unit Study
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This unit study is designed around Camp X, a Canadian spy school during WWII. This unit study combines history, math, english, geography, art and lessons that would have been taught at spy school. It is geared to about age 10-13.
This unit study is designed around Camp X, a Canadian spy school during WWII. This unit study combines history, math, english, geography, art and lessons that would have been taught at spy school. It is geared to about age 10-13.
Introduction to espionage
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Espionage (spying) is a way for countries to find out secret information about their enemies.
This is especially useful during wartime so that information (intelligence) about
weapons, troops etc. can be found out in advance.
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This is especially useful during wartime so that information (intelligence) about
weapons, troops etc. can be found out in advance.
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Camp X
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During WWII, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill created a plan to wage a "secret war" against Hitler by sending in undercover agents to
weaken German forces. The plan began by establishing a spy training school in Canada.
weaken German forces. The plan began by establishing a spy training school in Canada.
Did You Know
Sir William Stephenson (aka Intrepid) established the spy school on the north shore of Lake Ontario near the town of Whitby.
The Art of Disguise
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One of the subjects taught at Camp X was how to alter their appearance quickly. Spies were meant to get information from the enemy and so they needed to blend in with the enemy which probably meant changing their appearance, their mannerisms and even their voice. Disguise yourself!
Did You Know?
Over 400 women managed to disguise themselves as men and serve in the Civil War.
Spy Training :Observation
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Observation was another important skill learned by the agents at Camp X. In the Lecture Hall hung many types of uniforms, from many different countries. It was important for agents to recognize allies and enemies.
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Did You Know!
Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond series, studied at Camp X spy school in Canada!
Types of Spies
Sneak Peek
In the spy world different spies played specific parts. Couriers, Double Agents, Defectors, Saboteurs, Moles, Analysts and Assassins were responsible for specific jobs in a mission.Download the entire unit study and find out how each of these types of spies played a role in the missions!
Did You Know?
A controller was usually the only person the spy had contact with (which gives them less to reveal if they get caught).
Codes and ciphers (Cryptography)
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Spies need to communicate with each other during a mission. But they must pass on messages that the enemy cannot read if they are intercepted. So, spies have created many ways of communicating using secret messages.
Download the entire unit study and find out about the number code, mask code, pinhole code the Navajo code and the enigma machine!
Download the entire unit study and find out about the number code, mask code, pinhole code the Navajo code and the enigma machine!
Did You Know?
A code is a set of symbols, letters, words or signals used in place of regular letters, words and numbers. A cipher is a type of code that hides the message by scrambling the letters.
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Spies Unit Study
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burntchestnut
Dec 31, 2011 @ 9:53 pm | delete
- Great way to teach history without it being so dry.
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TeacherRenee
Jul 15, 2011 @ 8:18 pm | delete
- My grandsons are only 4 so a little young for spies, but in a few years they are going to love all these ideas. Thanks for sharing.
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ohcaroline
Jan 21, 2011 @ 1:14 pm | delete
- Very interesting lesson.
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