Map Making and Treasure Hunting, November 13, 8:30 am-12:30 pm

Using modern Google Maps and ancient star charts, students follow the trails of pirates, explorers, spies, and treasure hunters while discovering how maps reveal hidden worlds. Learn to read and create maps, use compasses and coordinates, crack secret codes, write with invisible ink, and design your own treasure hunt. Explore local legends and see how modern explorers use digital maps to find hidden local treasures. Then put your skills to the test by creating clues, hiding treasures, and solving mysteries with fellow adventurers!