Mystery Class Update: February 22, 2013

Mystery Class Update: February 22, 2013

Clocks around the world are set at different times. This week, explore time zones to get ready for special clues coming in March. This Week's Update Includes: Clues: Sunrise/Sunset Data Activty: When is Your Birthday? Connect: This Week's Topic Journal: Reflecting on Data	Image of the Week
	Photo: Wiki Commons / A. Thompson Wide awake! Are you?

Clues: Sunrise/Sunset Data for Week #4

Mystery site data:

Data for Monday, February 18

Local data:

Look up your data for February 18.
Report data (select "Daylight", enter 02/18/13).
View data on photoperiod map.

Resources:

Report to the Map!
Photoperiod Map

Select "Daylight"
Enter for 02/18/13

Activity: When is Your Birthday?

Why does the date of your birthday depend on where in the world you were born?

When is Your Birthday?

When is Your Birthday?

Connect: Share Facts about Birthdays

When you report to the map this week:

Share a Survey Result -- Which month has the most birthdays in your family or classroom? Conduct a survey and share your results.
View survey results others have reported on map or list.

Journal: Reflecting on Data and Concepts

It's time to ask questions! Why are there 24 hours in a day? Why is the world divided into time zones? When you think about time, what questions come to mind? Use these time-related acronyms and sample questions to spark your thinking.

Journal Week #4

The Next Mystery Class update will be posted March 1, 2013.