What materials are required for Mind Missions?
Missions require common household or school supplies, such as 4 paper cups, 8 rubber bands, 2 mailing labels, and 1 coffee filter. Part of the preparation for a Mind Missions lesson is to fill the Team Bags with the materials each team will need for the lesson.
Are materials for all Mind Missions lessons available for purchase?
Yes! You can purchase Mind Mission Materials Kits at our store. They include all materials needed for 6 teams to complete all 24 lessons of a Mind Missions Learning System except 8 1/2" x 11" paper.
How many lessons are included in a Mind Missions kit?
In addition to lessons in brainstorming and teamwork skills, 24 Mind Missions lessons are included in each learning system. Mind Missions lessons are designed to follow social studies curriculum taught during the school year.
How long do Mind Missions take?
A Mind Missions lesson will engage students in fun, creative problem solving and engaged social studies learning for approximately 45 minutes. Of course, teachers can modify the lessons to best suit their classroom needs.
Do Mind Missions meet state standards for education?
Yes! Our learning system comes with a chart that aligns our lessons with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards for language arts and social studies. We are working to provide similar standards alignment for other states. |