Spies! They continue to serve as information gatherers and
dispensers, regardless of the side for which they work. They can sound
glamorous, sinister, heroic, or criminal. The following activities spy into
their activities.
CONNECT:
- What is the Central Intelligence Agency, and what do they do? https://www.cia.gov/kids-page/index.html includes a history of intelligence work, the CIA World Factbook, and even friendly aerial reconnaissance pigeons.
- Spies played important roles in the American Revolutoin. Uncover their secrets at http://www.ducksters.com/history/american_revolution/spies.php
- Harriet Tubman was a spy for the Union during Civil War, and helpd slaves escaped to freedom. Read about this remarkable woman at http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/history/harriet-tubman/#harriet_lg.jpg
- Here is a list of great books to tween spies: http://www.criminalelement.com/blogs/2012/12/eight-great-books-for-your-tween-spy-f-t-bradley-middle-grade-young-adult-fiction
CREATE:
- Create a message using http://www.thunk.com/
- Learn how to be a spy kid at http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Spy-Kid
- Imagine being an undercover agent. The sources are there for you at http://www.topspysecrets.com/
- Investigate the spy museum virtually at http://www.spymuseum.org/education-programs/kids-families/kidspy-zone/
- Try some of these activities for kids who like to play spy: http://amomwithalessonplan.com/spy-activities-for-kids/
- Plan a spy-themed party using the ideas at https://mysteryfactory.com/kids-party-games/
CARE:
- All youth need a sense of privacy; here are some tips: http://www.parenting.com/article/a-childs-need-for-privacy
- Here are some tips on protecting a child’s privacy online: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/privacy-and-internet-safety/how-do-i-protect-my-kids-privacy-online
- Here’s the government perspect on children’s privacy: https://kids.usa.gov/about-us/privacy/index.shtml
- Know aobut Internet safety: http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/net-safety.html
CAREERS:
Like to sleuth and uncover information? There’s a career for
you. Here are some career avenues to investigate.
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