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Learn all about the art, history, and science of "hidden writing!" This factual resource provides information on both the "whats" and "hows" of steganography, the practice of hiding information within another medium. How does a shaved head help an emperor send a message? How can a message be hidden within a page of text? How was steganography used during the US Civil War? Included fact cards provide answers to these questions, but also pose new questions as a spark for future research. Provided themed writing papers and notecards allow research to be presented in the same type of theme and presentation. Two leveled science experiments allow students to explore different techniques for making invisible ink - learning important chemistry concepts as they go along. Use Steganography: History and Science of Hidden Writing alone, or as part of a complete, interdisciplinary unit study: ★ BUNDLE: Complete Secrets of Spying Unit Study plus Steganography and Cryptography resources ★ Decoding Danger: The Secrets of Spying Unit Study Guide ★ Cryptography: History and Techniques of Scrambled Writing This 44 page document contains a 22 page high-color printable option, with the information repeated in a 22 page low-color option which could be printed in black and white.

Learn all about the art, history, and science of "scrambled writing!" View the preview file here: https://tinyurl.com/yuu6jyff This factual resource provides information on both the "whats" and "hows" of cryptography, the practice of using codes and ciphers to pass secret information. How does the cipher named after Julius Caesar work? What cipher still hasn't been decoded...and might lead to buried treasure? What's the difference between a code and a cipher? Included fact cards provide answers to these questions, but also pose new questions as a spark for future research. Provided themed writing papers and notecards allow research to be presented in the same type of theme and presentation. Two activities lead students through encoding and decoding two different types of cipher, and provide extensions for further exploration. Use Cryptography: History and Techniques of Scrambled Writing alone, or as part of a complete, interdisciplinary unit study: ★ BUNDLE: Complete Secrets of Spying Unit Study plus Steganography and Cryptography resources ★ Decoding Danger: The Secrets of Spying Unit Study Guide ★ Steganography: History and Science of Hidden Writing This 64 page document contains a 32 page high-color printable option, with the information repeated in a 32 page low-color option which could be printed in black and white.

There's a mole in the Coastal Office! Decipher the hidden messages to gather clues. Who's the suspect? Examine dossier files of agents in the office and use your logic skills to sniff out the guilty party! The Mole in the Coastal Office is an add-on to my Steganography Packet or  Secrets of Spying Unit Study Bundle (and is included in the Unit Study bundle). With two levels of difficulty students could decipher information using: ★ The Book Cipher (Levels 1 & 2) ★ The NATO Cipher (Level 2 only) ★ Reading Morse Code (Levels 1 & 2) ★ The Null Cipher (Levels 1 & 2) ★ The Scytale (Level 2 only) ★ The Pinprick Cipher (Levels 1 & 2) ★ The Cardano Grille (Levels 1 & 2) Also included in the case are additional information cards for cipher methods that are not included in the Steganography Packet or  Secrets of Spying Unit Study Bundle This case can be solved without either of my other products, but you will need books or websites on hand as reference materials. In addition to the files included in The Mole in the Coastal Office download, you will need: ★ 1 sheet of cardstock ★ Scissors ★ Pin or needle ★ Tape (Level 2 only) ★ Pen/marker (Level 2 only) ★ 3-4 tubes of different diameters (paper towel tube, gift wrap tube, dowels, elc.) (Level 2 only) ★ Spy School, by Stuart Gibbs (preferably the 2012 paperback edition, other editions may need adapting) ★ Cipher information cards from my Steganography Packet or  Secrets of Spying Unit Study Bundle , or library books/websites as mentioned above.

Create your own bead cabinet! These .svg files are ready to import into Cricut to draw, and cut to make bead stairs, checkerboard bead boxes or decanomial bead bar boxes! Print as many as you need. Great for homeschool and distance learning! These bead bars match the size of squares made from 6mm beads with wires. The files can be resized. This .zip file includes: ★ 10 .svg files for bead bars 1-10 ★ PDF files with detailed instructions Please Note: Files have ONLY been tested with Cricut software and machine. If you would like to use these files with a Silhouette or other paper cutting machine, please message me for a sample file.

Montessori materials are beautiful, but so expensive - no more! Make your own materials from supplies you may already have around the house! I made my family's multiplication board using scrap cardboard! If you have a Cricut or other cutting machine, the .svg files and instructions file included in this download will help you quickly and easily create your own Multiplication Board in just a few easy steps. This board is sized to fit on sheets of 8.5x11in chipboard or matboard - no strange sizes! To make the Multiplication Board in this file, you will need to supply: ★ Cricut or other cutting machine ★ 2 sheets of 8.5x11 chipboard or matboard ★ 1 sheet of red cardstock or matboard (optional) ★ black and (optional) red pens to fit the Cricut machine ★ glue stick ★ 100 red beads (pony beads work well)

This pack contains all you need to learn about the math of the Ancient Maya. Learn the Ancient Maya numerals, build large numbers, learn to add and subtract the Maya way. ★ Printing instructions included on contents page, and throughout. ★ Includes Maya Numeral, Place Value, Addition & Subtraction Guides ★ Includes working mats for number formation, addition, and subtraction ★ Includes 20 double sided numerals cards for matching games ★ Includes 13 large value cards to build ★ Includes 8 addition cards ★ Includes 8 subtraction problems ★ Includes printable manipulatives for number formation ★ BONUS: Learn to play the ancient game of Bul!

"Create your own bead cabinet! These .svg files are ready to import into Cricut to draw, score, and cut files to be folded into bead cubes! Print as many as you need. Great for homeschool and distance learning! This .zip file includes: ★ 10 .svg files for bead cubes 1-10 ★ PDF files with detailed instructions These bead cubes match the size of cubes made from 6mm beads with wires. Please Note: Files have ONLY been tested with Cricut software and machine. If you would like to use these files with a Silhouette or other paper cutting machine, please message me for a sample file!"

Create your own bead cabinet! These .svg files are ready to import into Cricut to draw, score, and cut files to be folded into bead squares! Print as many as you need. Great for homeschool and distance learning! These bead squares match the size of squares made from 6mm beads with wires. This .zip file includes: ★ 10 .svg files for bead squares 1-10 ★ PDF files with detailed instructions Please Note: Files have ONLY been tested with Cricut software and machine. If you would like to use these files with a Silhouette or other paper cutting machine, please message me for a sample file.

Create your own bead cabinet! These files are ready to print, cut, score, and to be folded into bead squares! Print as many as you need. Great for homeschool and distance learning! These are also great as a project for the students to make themselves. US Letter and A4 printable editions are included. These bead squares match the size of squares made from 6mm beads with wires. If you need a different size, please message me - I can adjust! This file includes printable bead squares, in Montessori colors, for the squares 1-10.

Create your own bead cabinet! These files are ready to print, cut, score, and to be folded into bead cubes! Print as many as you need. Great for homeschool and distance learning! These are also great as a project for the students to make themselves. These bead cubes match the size of cubes made from 6mm beads with wires. US Letter and A4 printable editions are included. This file includes printable bead cubes, in Montessori colors, for the cubes 1-10. This file is also available as a bundle with printable Montessori Bead Squares, and Bead Bars.

This .zip file contains 11 files to help you cut and create your very own Montessori Fraction material, including inset frames to hold the fraction pieces. Instructions on importing the image into the Cricut software are included. Cut multiple sets for elementary level fraction work. I have cut my fraction pieces from red plastic file folders, however red poster board would make a great choice - or any other material you have on hand. Please note: These files create fraction pieces that are slightly smaller than the Montessori standard. They have been designed to fit in a Plano 3700 series tackle box for ease of storage. However, you can resize the files once they've been imported into Cricut. Plano Tackle Box: https://amzn.to/396UXsC (affiliate link) Included Files: ★ Introduction PDF ★ Importing into Cricut PDF ★ Thank you PDF ★ whole svg ★ halves svg ★ thirds svg ★ quarters svg ★ fifths svg ★ sixths svg ★ sevenths svg ★ eighths svg ★ ninths svg ★ tenths svg ★ fractions holder svg

Dive into the thrilling world of spies, secrets, and espionage with our comprehensive unit study on spying! This engaging, interdisciplinary study will captivate young minds and ignite their curiosity about the mysterious and exciting field of spying. ★ Begin by using our "scavenger hunt" style reading guide to explore the DK Eyewitness Spy book to gain a base of knowledge. ★ Choose a historical time period as the focus of your unit study. ★ Explore steganography, cryptography, spy tools, and famous spies. ★ Use the comprehensive book and video guides to dig deeper~ Decoding Danger: The Secrets of Spying contains - ★ Six week unit plan outline ★ Blank themed writing paper ★ Title page themed writing paper ★ Lined themed writing paper ★ Themed blank research cards ★ DK Eyewitness scavenger hunt ★ Historical espionage research guide ★ Historical espionage narrative reading guide ★ Book list ★ Video list The unit study requires access to a DK Eyewitness Spy book, or a similar volume. The unit study also relies on the Cryptography and Steganography research packets listed below. Use Decoding Danger: The Secrets of Spying alone, or as part of a complete, interdisciplinary unit study: ★ BUNDLE: Complete Secrets of Spying Unit Study plus Steganography and Cryptography resources ★ Cryptography: History and Techniques of Scrambled Writing ★ Steganography: History and Science of Hidden Writing This 50 page document contains a 25 page high-color printable option, with the information repeated in a 25 page low-color option which could be printed in black and white.