Use intelligence as a lens to view history, science, mathematics, English language arts, and art and design. Spying and intelligence is multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary. The Spy Museum is committed to providing unique and engaging resources to extend the Museum's content into classrooms around the world. Explore the Museum's professional development workshops, lesson-plans, simulation publications, and exciting field-trip opportunities.
Classroom Resources
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9/11: The Intelligence Angle
In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the International Spy Museum has created these lesson plans and activities to support student understanding of the role that intelligence played leading up to, during, and following the events of that day. -
Educator Spy Guides
A set of seven guides by subject discipline that give educators a glimpse into how espionage relates to their subject matter and how to weave it into their curriculum. -
Spy for a Day: Student Spy Guide
Student Spy Guide: A 65-page publication that provides educators and students with tools for making the most of the Museum visit. Pre-visit activities, on-site worksheets, and post-visit extension ideas included. - Enemy Within Educator Guide
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Minute by Minute: The Role of Intelligence in the Cuban Missile Crisis
The Role of Intelligence in the Cuban Missile Crisis: A simulation publication that provides all the tools necessary to place students in the shoes of an all-source intelligence analyst at the CIA in October, 1962.
Resources for Visiting the Museum
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Pre-Visit Materials
Preparing your students for their visit will greatly enhance their experience. Use these free pre-visit activity packets to introduce your students to the topics that will be covered in their workshops. -
Field Trip Planner
Make the most of your visit to the Spy Museum by choosing to enhance your student’s experience with a hands-on workshop. -
DC Public Schools
Promotions and discounts for schools right in our own neighborhood. -
KidSpy Public Programs
From workshops to overnights to Spy Camp: explore a series of monthly public programs and workshops that bring SPY to life through hands-on activities and explorations. -
Community Night
SPY opens its doors to the community
Espionage/Intelligence Information
Educating Educators
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