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Spy school
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It…
How do spies communicate in secret? How can they observe without being detected? How can they find a hidden clue? And most importantly… will you be able to take on all the challenges of a real Spy School?
Before getting into action, students discover around 20 people who have made their mark on the history of espionage and intelligence. They then learn about Edward Snowden and discover some of the fascinating realities of the modern world of espionage.
Then, it’s time for action!
Working in teams, young spies rotate through 5 interactive stations where they will observe, experiment, communicate, solve challenges and, above all… work as a team!
Station 1 – Mission: Camouflage
Students discover different accessories and techniques used to observe, stay hidden and avoid detection. They handle fascinating objects, discover devices that allow spies to see or observe discreetly, and take on a unique challenge… walking backwards while wearing spy glasses!
Station 2 – Secret Vision
Numbers are not always where they appear to be! Using special glasses and observation tools, students must decode information that will help them complete the challenge.
Station 3 – Morse Code
Who was Samuel Morse, and how did his invention make it possible to communicate over long distances?
Students discover Morse code, learn how to send and decode messages, and then compete in a face-to-face challenge to put their new skills to the test!
Station 4 – The Secret Safe
One hundred keys… several locks… and a safe containing a surprise for the whole class!
Students must take on the challenge of unlocking as many locks as possible in order to discover the three digits needed to open the safe.
But watch out: this mission cannot be completed by one person alone. Teamwork is essential to bring clues together, share discoveries and find the final code.
Station 5 – Your Secret Identity
Every spy has a unique signature… their fingerprint!
Students discover their own fingerprints, learn how to observe and record them, and leave with their own fingerprint card as a souvenir of their mission.
Objectives at the elementary level:
- Discover different techniques and tools used in espionage and intelligence.
- Develop observation skills and learn to identify relevant information.
- Experiment with different methods to observe, decode and communicate information.
- Discover Morse code and use it to communicate messages.
- Understand the role of fingerprints in identifying a person.
- Develop problem-solving and logical reasoning strategies.
- Practise teamwork, communication and information-sharing strategies.
- Use observation tools and techniques to take on various science and logic challenges.
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Our needs
- If there is limited time between workshops, we strongly recommend having all workshops in the same room.
- Five teams must be formed before the facilitator arrives.
Important information
- A minimum of two in-school groups is required.
- Workshops are conducted as a rotation of five teams, with students sharing tasks and taking on different challenges.
Additional charges
- Travel fees (minimum $25) apply depending on the distance.
- For 60-minute workshops, if more than five groups are scheduled, the workshops will be spread over more than one day and the travel fees will be adjusted accordingly.
- For 75-minute workshops, if more than four groups are scheduled, the workshops will be spread over more than one day and the travel fees will be adjusted accordingly.
- A $60 fee will be charged if there is a delay of more than 90 minutes between two workshops.
205.00$ – 300.00$
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Profaqua is an organization registered in the scientific culture section of the culture at School program of the Quebec Ministry of Education and Higher Education.