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Create a spy bookmark

Reading challenge

Write part of a spy story

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On the document above - there are four activities which are designed to be completed by Rainbows and Brownies. Other sections are more than welcome to complete them - but you may have done them before!

If you complete these - make sure to tell your leader as they can count towards some badge work!

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On the document above - there are three activities which are designed to be completed by Rainbows. Other sections are more than welcome to complete this activity however you may of done some of the activities before!

If you complete these - make sure to tell your leader as they can count towards some badge work!

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Have a go at these CIA kids online puzzles to really test your spying ability!

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This game is optimized for larger screen sizes.

To play this game, please visit this page on your desktop or tablet device.

Across:

1. UIF TUVEZ PG NBLJOH BOE CSFBLJOH DPEFT BOE DJQIFST (the clue is a coded message using a Caesar cipher for 'The study of making and breaking codes and ciphers')

4. As the Nation's cyber defense agency, @CISAgov helps bolster the physical security and ________ of critical infrastructure

6. The bird in the center of the CIA seal

7. This Act acronym provides the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency

Down:

2. What the "R" in NRO stands for

3. Dee and Walter are the hosts to this uniquely spy-specific podcast

5. ODNI achieves this through synchronizing collection, analysis, and support efforts to achieve national security priorities

8. Pakistan compound modeled by NGA that led to capture of Osama Bin Laden

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This game is optimized for larger screen sizes. To play this game, please visit this page on your desktop or tablet device. Across: 1. UIF TUVEZ PG NBLJOH BOE CSFBLJOH DPEFT BOE DJQIFST (the clue is a coded message using a Caesar cipher for 'The study of making and breaking codes and ciphers') 4.

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Using your spy skills create a brand new useful spy gadget!

You could use things from around your house - make sure to ask for an adults permission first!

Think about what would make you a better spy - night vision? super stealth?

You can also draw your gadget too! Make sure you put a picture of your creation in the comments!

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Have a go at making these brownies - see if people can be food detectives and figure out what the hidden ingredient is!

Make sure you ask an adult before you start cooking

Add a picture of your creation in the comments

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Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. While the beetroot cooks, butter then line a 20 x 30cm traybake or small roasting tin. Roughly chop the chocolate and cut the butter into cubes. Tip the cooked beetroot into a sieve, drain off any excess liquid, then put into a food processor or blender with the chocolate, butter and vanilla. Whizz until the mix is as smooth as you can get it. The chocolate and butter will melt as you do this.

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Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. While the beetroot cooks, butter then line a 20 x 30cm traybake or small roasting tin. Roughly chop the chocolate and cut the butter into cubes. Tip the cooked beetroot into a sieve, drain off any excess liquid, then put into a food processor or blender with the chocolate, butter and vanilla.

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Using these prompts have a go at writing the next chapter in a spy story. Or create a spy character and describe them.

Ask a grown up to email it to your leader so it can be shared!

Prompts:

The phone rang...

As soon as I opened the box, I knew the mission had started...

I woke up to find...

Why was the post box glowing?...

My cover was blown...

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Here are some suggested spy themed books! You will be able to find these titles in your local or school library, on your Kindle, in a charity shop or in a book shop!

If you are 4 - 11 you could sign up for a free Oxford Owls account where there are loads of books online for free!

Rainbows (to share with a grown up): Agent Moose, Spynosaur and Mickey and the Animal Spies

Brownies: Agent Blue, Spy Pigeon, The Spy Who Loved School Dinners and Spy School Goes North

Guides: Nancy Drew series, The Spy Who Loved School Dinners and Alice Eclair Spy Extraordinaire

Rangers: The London Eye mystery, Nancy Drew and Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy (part of the Gallagher Girls series)

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Using pictures and drawings to create a bookmark showcasing your favourite books and genres!

You could use some of your spy skills to put a secret message onto your bookmark!

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Test out your detective skills and find Wally!

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https://avatarmaker.com/

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Your fingerprint is as unique as you are - using paint and your finger draw a picture to represent something about you, your unit or Thinking Day!

Make sure to ask an adult before you start to make sure you have everything you need

Suggested ideas;

Tree

Rainbow

Swimming pool

Pets

World

Pop a picture in the comments we would love to see your designs

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Letters and numbers are commonly used in ciphers, but there are other options - like pictures!

Using the pictures above to create some secret messages!

Draw out your unit name and pop a picture in the comments below!

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Tracking is a key skill for spies, allowing them to be aware of what creatures may be around or where a suspect might be hiding.

Use the information below to try and match the following prints to the correct animal. Ask your leader for the answers!

Animal info:

Cats and dogs have four toes.

Claws will be visible on dog prints but not on cats

Think about animal size- a bear print will be much larger than a mouse

Hoofed animals will have a two part print

Bears have flat feet with five toes

Many water-dwelling animals have webbed feet

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Sometimes spies have to go undercover, creating a new identity in order to go unrecognised. Try your hand at creating your own disguise.

Where are you trying to hide?

Who will you try to be?

You will need:

- Different clothes to try

- A variety of accessories: sunglasses, face masks etc.

- Paper

- Pens

Making your disguise:

1. Plan your disguise: think about how you would best blend into the environment that you are going undercover in. How could you disguise your face? What about your voice? Have ago at drawing it out

2. Pick out your clothes and accessories - is anything missing? Create your own extras with the paper- e.g. a fake moustache

3. Try out your disguise with your friends/leaders.

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Invisible ink has been used for centuries to write secret messages. Some accounts suggest that the Ancient Greeks used a version of invisible ink to hide messages!

There are three versions of this activity for you!

pH indication (with supervision Brownies, Guides and Rangers)

Lemon juice (with supervision all ages)

Candle wax (all ages)

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Spies operate all over the world and its often helpful for them to be able to speak another language! You may already know another language, but if you don't or you want to learn another one then have a go at this activity!

If you are in Brownies this will count towards part one of your language interest badge, so make sure you have a go at the rest of it to earn your badge!

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Code cracking is a very good skill for spies to have, and as spies in training it is important to get all the practice in that you can - have a go at this online crack the code from National Geographic

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In the Explorer Academy book series, 12-year-old Cruz Coronado breaks secret codes in order to fight dangerous villains and solve mysteries. Play now to test your cipher-breaking skills!

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In the book Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret, 12-year-old Cruz Coronado breaks secret codes in order to fight dangerous villains and solve mysteries. Play now to test your cipher-breaking skills! Bonus: Some of the messages will give you clues about the book!

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Find out the answer to these questions;

If you make a poster make sure to take a photo and put it in the comments - we would love to see them!

Please be careful when using the internet and always ask for permission first.

What is World Thinking Day?

When is it?

How many people celebrate world wide?

What does WAGGGS stand for?

Research a WAGGGS member aside from the UK

How many members do they have?

What is their Promise and Law?

What does their trefoil look like?

What does their uniform look like?

What is your favourite badge that they do?

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Connection to our environment and the natural world is at the heart of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting and is as vital and relevant today as for the last 100 years. By completing the steps in this activity pack, Girl Guides and Girl Scouts will explore Environmental Issues and how to create a more pe…

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Girl Guides and Girl Scouts have been marking this special day since 1926.

World Thinking Day is a celebration of ten million girls worldwide that has taken place on every 22 February since 1926. It remains a day for all Guides and Girl Scouts to think of each other and celebrate their sisters all around the world.

How the celebrations began

In 1926, delegates from guide and girl scout organisations across the world met in the USA for the 4th world conference. They decided to create a day for Guides and Girl Scouts to celebrate being part of an international movement. Delegates chose to hold the first celebration on the joint birthday of Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the scout and guide movement, and his wife Olave, who served as World Chief Guide. And so, 'thinking day' was born.

At the 7th world conference in 1932, a Belgian delegate highlighted that birthdays typically involved gifts, and perhaps girls could show their thanks on thinking day by raising funds for the organisation. In response, Olave Baden-Powell wrote a letter to all Guides and Girl Scouts asking them to donate just a penny - enough to buy a loaf of bread in those days - to help fund guiding around the world. This is now known as the World Thinking Day Fund.

The name of the day was changed to 'World Thinking Day' at the 30th world conference in Dublin in 1999 when delegates chose a new name to more clearly emphasise the global nature of the celebration.

How we celebrate today

World Thinking Day remains one of the most important dates in the guiding calendar, and every year the theme of the event encourages members to think about the big issues affecting them and their global community. Previous World Thinking Days have tackled the subjects of poverty, gender inequality, environmental sustainability and access to education.

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The story of this special day and how we have celebrated it over the years.

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You might not fancy camping over this weekend as it might be a little bit cold! However you can have a go at building your own indoor shelter!

Please make sure that you ask for permission first and check with an adult that your 'tent' is safe to be in

Parents - please ensure you monitor the safety of your child when they are building and sitting in the tent

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Being able to tie a knot seems like a fairly simple skill however there are loads of different types of knots, some more complicated than others.

Here are some knots to learn - make sure you add a picture in the caption so we can see your amazing work!

As always - please ask permission before using the internet, and if you need more help make sure to use reputable websites

Reef knot -> https://www.instructables.com/How-to-tie-a-Reef-Knot-1/

Friendship knot -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B82YK6Yjdjc

Figure of 8 -> https://www.animatedknots.com/figure-8-knot

Find more here -> https://www.animatedknots.com/

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Animated Knots is the world’s leading site for learning how to tie knots of any kind. From Boating Knots, Fishing Knots and Climbing Knots to how to tie a Tie, or even Surgical Knots — we’ve got it covered.

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Do you want to be able to write secret messages that only you and a few others can crack then have a look at this activity!

Please make sure you get permission from your grown up to use the internet

What cipher has been used in the title of this activity?

Types of ciphers;

Using the internet research

Caesar cipher / Caesar shift

Hill cipher

Any other that you can find..

Famous uses of ciphers;

Enigma machine

Alberti’s disk

The Pioneer plaques

Choose your favourite cipher and have a go at encoding a message!

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This activity is a bit harder and requires some precise cutting and sticking, so please make sure you have adult supervision

Ciphers have been around for thousands of years, the Caesar cipher is the first recorded cipher of its type and was named after Julius Caesar who was alive from 100 BCE to 44 BCE!

They can be a lot more complicated that the Caesar cipher but all have a set of rules which allow for words and letters to be altered providing a nonsensical string of letters!

If you are interested in learning more about ciphers then have a look at the activity 'Cipher, Djqifs' in the online section!

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Charlie, bravo, alphabet (UMA)

Cipher, decipher (UMA)

I can knot

Tent-tastic! (UMA)

That's what I said (UMA)

Communication Situations (UMA)

Exploring emojis (UMA)

Dress in disguise

Make a message

Rainbow and Brownie focused activities (badge work)

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When talking across radios, walkie-talkies or even mobile phones sometimes letters and words don't come out quite as clear as they need to. This could cause problems especially when looking up locations 'M' and 'N' sound quite similar but 'Mike' and 'November' don't! So have a go at learning the phonetic alphabet to make your secret messages more accurate

An adapted version of this for a pair could be instead of using string and cups (if they aren't available) try through a closed door, or a wall to make it even harder!

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Emojis are pictures that are used to express feelings 😊 and pictures 🖼 are often the best way to secretly 🔐communicate information.

If you don't have someone to complete this card with then have a look at the adaptation below!

Using emojis encode these messages (put your idea in the comments!)

I love going on holiday

My favourite food is 100% pizza

The school is down the road on the left hand side

I have loads of badges to sew onto my uniform

Have a go at decoding these messages (ask your leader for the answers)

⬅️ 2️⃣ ⏹ 1️⃣

🐝 ➡️ 🔙

🌊 🫵 🕝

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SB - Communicate Stage 3 - Exploring Emojis

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This activity suits groups or teams of 3 or more

Modern technology has allowed for great advances in spying making sure that information is more secure and also keeps spies safer. In this activity you will decide what types of communication you think are the best and which are the worst!

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This activity is all about encoding and decoding words, spies are often unable to write exactly what they mean on paper because if it fell into the wrong hands then bad things might happen, so they need to get good at creating codes and puzzles as well as interpreting other spies' messages.

An adapted version of this activity for two people;

Use a random word generator online, only one of the two people can look at it

Then try and draw what that word means or describe the word without saying what the word actually is

To make it even harder use a timer and only give yourself 30s, 20s or even 10s!

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This activity is all about using your voice to show different emotions and feelings - this activity focuses on the pitch and tone, not the words so you may find yourself saying 'rhubarb' a few times...

This activity is more suited to pairs or groups of people

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All around us in our day to day lives we encounter signs, images and warnings which tell us things that we need to know. Spies need to be more aware of their surroundings to ensure that they don't get hurt or get into sticky situations.

Have a go at this activity - instead of your meeting place, try your house or a local shop (always ask an adult first)

You can work through this with a friend, a parent or on your own

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Spies need to be able to have disguises and be able to take on a role in order to get information from the people they are spying on. Have a go at this activity, to help you practice taking on a role and acting accordingly!

What you need;

Pens

Paper

Sticky note

A partner

Follow the instructions on the card to complete the activity!

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Everyone has a completely unique fingerprint that is individual to them. Fingerprinting is a fairly new form of policing, there are varying reports of fingerprinting being used since the 1850's in different areas of the world. In the UK Scotland Yard formed its fingerprinting brand in 1901, where it became a more important and influential part of policing in the UK.

Have a go at making some biscuits, and for decoration make a unique pattern with your fingerprint!

As always; please ask an adults permission before using your kitchen and make sure you wash your hands with soap

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As the name suggests, this biscuit recipe is super easy to follow and will be your new favourite sweet snack | Find inspiration with Sainsbury’s recipes

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Maps are very useful and spies needed maps to be able to navigate to often secret locations, however the maps they used couldn't obviously state where they were going in case they were captured as it would give all of the information away.

Lord Baden-Powell, developed a keen skill for being able to hide maps in insect drawings. In the above image there are examples of Baden-Powell's amazing espionage by entomology (spying through the study of insects)

Your challenge as a budding spy, is to design a map hidden inside of an insect drawing. The map could be from your house to your school, your favourite park to your best friends house or two random locations! It is completely up to you!

Where to look for inspiration;

Insects: https://www.si.edu/search/collection-images?edan_q=insects&

Maps: Google maps, OS online, Google Earth

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Parents Information and Activites information

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Note: Make sure you ask for an adults permission before you use any craft supplies and check your area for anything that may be valuable or could get damaged easily before starting

Equipment;

A peg

Arts and crafts supplies (paint, pens, fabric, glue, pipe cleaners)

An apron

Something to cover the surface you are using

Get crafting!

Using your peg and craft supplies, you have two options!

Option 1: make yourself a super fancy spy gadget, you could use a torch or a pen to make your gadget even better!

Option 2: using the peg and supplies create a spy version of yourself, you could add some black fabric to help keep you hidden in the shadows....

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In lots of areas blue plaques are placed on buildings, houses and places of interest to mark that someone important lived there or something notable happened there!

Note: If you are choosing option one, make sure you tell an adult at home and get permission before going anywhere. If you are doing option two always remember to ask permission before using the internet and make sure you are choosing reliable sources like the BBC or Britannica and not Wikipedia as it may not contain the truth.

There are three way to complete this task:

Go out into your local community and try and find 3 plaques, read the descriptions and choose one to research more

Research one of these spies who is on a blue plaque in the UK

Rainbows and Brownies - Alan Turing

Guides and Rangers - Juan Pujol Garcia or Noor Inayat Khan

Or create your own 'blue plaque' it could contain things that you have already achieved or things that you would like to achieve! Make it as amazing as you are!

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Equipment needed;

Beads

String / wool / thick thread

Scissors

Adult to help

Using the link above in the picture have a go at spelling out a sentence and making it into a bracelet using different coloured beads for dots, dashes and word breaks!

Make sure to add a photo in the comments of your bracelet so we can try to decode your message!

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Text to Morse

Just type letters, numbers and punctuation into the top box and the Morse code will appear in the bottom box with a "#" if the character cannot be translated. This is not a great tool for learning Morse code as looking at the dots and dashes does not help. Instead, try one of the training tools.

Morse to Text

You can type Morse code into the top box using "." for a dot and "-" or "_" for a dash. Letters are separated by spaces and words by "/". The text translation will appear in the bottom box. If a letter cannot be translated a "#" will appear in the output.

Sound, Light & Vibration

The "Play", "Pause", "Stop" and "Repeat" buttons control the playback. You can choose between hearing the sound, seeing a flashing light, or having your phone vibrate using the "Sound", "Light" and "Vibrate" checkboxes. The "Configure" button reveals advanced options to control the frequency and speed and switch between telegraph and radio sound styles. The flashing light and download buttons do not currently work when in "Telegraph" mode.

Notes

This tool works in most browsers: please see the FAQ if you are having problems.

If you would like to see a list of all the Morse code characters please go to my Morse Code page. If you have any questions about Morse code or the translator, please read my FAQ first.

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The translator can translate between Morse code and Latin, Hebrew, Arabic and Cyrillic alphabets. It can play, flash or vibrate the Morse code. You can also download the sound and share a link to use it to send messages to your friends. The speed, Farnsworth speed and frequency of the sound are all fully adjustable.

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Morse code is a system of dots and dashes which make different letters and are used to communicate when full words can't be said. For example flashes of a light could be used to spell out a word or information.

Use the link (click the picture above) and have a go at decoding some Morse code and encoding your own secret messages

Try coding these phrases:

Hello my name is ?

My location is ?

Try decoding these phrases:

( . = dot, - = dash and / = new word)

.. / .-.. --- ...- . / -... .- -.. --. . ...

--. ..- .. -.. .. -. --. / .. ... / .-.. --- .- -.. ... / --- ..-. / ..-. ..- -.

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Just click in the page and type or press the "Mic" button and talk: the Morse code will be played to you instantly!

If you want to see the dots and dashes, share your message or download the audio then use the Morse Code Translator.

Please note that the speech recognition system may send the audio from your microphone to e.g. Google, Apple or Microsoft's servers for processing.

The recognition does not work in all browsers. It may work in Chrome, Safari and Edge. In Chrome on mobile phones, the mic gets turned off frequently by the phone and this page will turn it on again (if you've pressed the button): unfortunately this results in a lot of bleeping.

This Morse Machine was inspired by the HAL DKB-2010 CW/RTTY keyboard. You can find a short demo video below:

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Instantly convert from speech or typing to Morse Code. The Morse speed is configurable and can be beeps, a flashing light or vibration.

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Do carrots really make you see better in the dark? You could find out by making a tasty carrot cake and testing your night vision after a slice!

Please add a photo in the comments when you've made your cake we would love to see them!

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Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Oil and line the base and sides of two 20cm cake tins with baking parchment. Whisk the oil, yogurt, eggs, vanilla and zest in a jug. Mix the flour, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg with a good pinch of salt in a bowl. Squeeze any lumps of sugar through your fingers, shaking the bowl a few times to bring the lumps to the surface.

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Top this classic carrot cake with moreish icing and chopped walnuts or pecans. Serve as a sweet treat with a cup of tea any time of the day.

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Follow the link (by clicking the picture) to play some online memory games - spies need to be able to remember lots of information and be able to recall various facts at any time without them needing to be written down.

How well do you do? Add a comment below!

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Play the best free online Memory games. Test and train your memory skills with our selection of great memory games.

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Using the internet (make sure you ask for permission) research a spy! They can be from anywhere from anytime.

Here are some things to find out about your spy;

What is their name?

When did they work as a spy?

Who did they work for?

What is an achievement of theirs?

What is your favourite thing about them?

Here are some spy ideas;

Virginia Hall (American spy in WWII)

Ian Fleming (British spy WWII)

Sir Francis Walsingham (British spy in the 1500s)

Vera Atkins (Romanian / British Spy in WWII)

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Make a carrot cake

Finger print biscuits

Hidden ingredient

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Research a spy

Memory games

Morse code

Cipher, Djqifs

Learn a language (Brownie interest badge)

Crack the code

Animal prints

Where's Wally?

Puzzle, puzzle, puzzle

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Make a Morse code bracelet

Turn them blue (UMA)

Peg portraits

Map Skills

Its the way you say it (UMA)

Sign of the times (UMA)

Rhubarb and custard (UMA)

Invisible ink

Finger print pictures

Gadget creator

Rainbow focused activities (badge work)