Discoverers landed Session 6 with gratitude and reflection. Here’s a glimpse into how the studio connected with their work in Week 5. WORK CYCLE Discoverers checked in with their Big Time goals and reflected on their personal experiences of working towards a long-term aim for the whole Session. Many Discoverers reflected that they wished their […]
What do pool noodles, sound effects, and strawberry DNA have in common? They were all part of the learning adventure in Explore Studio in week 4! QUEST Explore biologists dove into the microscopic world as they extracted DNA from strawberries—an experiment that sparked awe and wonder. With pipettes and patience, they watched the invisible become visible. […]
In Week 4, Discoverers collaborated with learners in Explore and reflected on their roles and responsibilities as members of the Ascent community. WORK CYCLE During Socratic Discussions and one-on-one check-ins with guides, learners considered how well they have held themselves to high standards in the Studio. Discoverers openly shared which parts of their culture they […]
QUEST As part of their Biology Quest, Explorers worked in the lab of scientific hero Louis Pasteur. They conducted the iconic swan-necked flask experiment, just as Pasteur did, to challenge the idea of spontaneous generation. Through careful observation and setup, they began to see how bacteria in the air can spoil liquids over time. They […]
This week, learners examined topics closely in Biology Quest, Work Cycle, and Writers’ Workshop. WORK CYCLE During Monday’s Discovery Mountain gaming ceremony, Heroes discovered new working spaces in their studio and on campus. Some learners found deep flow in the reset lodge, while others received an invitation to work in the courtyard and the yurt. […]
In week 2 of Session 6, Explorers tested hypotheses and made observations in Biology Quest, researched in Writers’ Workshop, and brainstormed in Art. QUEST This week, the Explore Studio was alive with curiosity and transformation—literally! As part of Biology Quest, Explorers researched and illustrated the life cycles of animals and insects that undergo metamorphosis, and […]
Discoverers leaned into leadership opportunities while bringing focus and determination to their Work Cycle, Biology Quest, and Art goals. WORK CYCLE During the Work Cycle, Discovery learners made moves on their studio tracking game, Discovery Mountain. Learners unlocked freedoms, solved problems, and experienced the efforts of their work in the studio reflected on the game […]
This week, the Explore Studio transformed into a buzzing biology lab as learners launched into Biology Quest! With curiosity as their guide, they stepped into the shoes of real scientists—asking questions, making observations, and testing their hypotheses. Whether it was constructing colorful cell models or observing plant cells under the microscope, every moment sparked a […]
Discovery Heroes returned to campus with energy and curiosity. Keep reading to hear how the Studio continued connecting as a community, leading a powerful start to Session 6! WORK CYCLE Discovery learners launched into the first Work Cycle of the session with a Socratic Discussion on the Question of the Year: Do heroes’ beliefs shape […]
Heroes landed the Session powerfully by setting big goals for the end of the school year, hosting a camping Exhibition, and celebrating Fellow Travelers who reached milestones in their Discovery Journey. WORK CYCLE In Work Cycle, Heroes began setting long-term goals for the next two Sessions. During check-ins with guides and Fellow Travelers, Discovery learners […]
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