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Explore Year 6. Session 2. Week 5.

This Week in the Explore Studio The Explore learners honed their entrepreneurial skills in Quest, embraced artistic flow in Art, and made strides in Writers’ Workshop. A visit to Bull Creek capped off the week with adventure and discovery!   QUEST This week, Explore entrepreneurs reviewed the essential elements of an excellent pitch as they […]

Discovery Year 6. Session 2. Week 5.

With Session 2’s Exhibition of Learning on the horizon, Discoverers focused on the future and prepared to finish strong.  QUEST In Quest, Heroes sailed to Selling Island! Discovery entrepreneurs learned about the building blocks of a perfect pitch while analyzing examples of young people pitching their products and services. After drafting, learners rehearsed their pitches […]

Discovery Year 6. Session 2. Week 4.

In Week 4, Discoverers collaborated in Work Cycle, learned about Unit Economics in E-Ship Quest, and met a guest Hero alongside Explore learners!  WORK CYCLE Discovery learners reflected on the reasons they chose to work hard at school. In discussions, learners shared reasons such as “to gain knowledge,” “to experience accomplishment,” and “to be prepared […]

Explore Year 6. Session 2. Week 4.

This Week in the Explore Studio The Explore learners started prototyping in E-Ship Quest, celebrated achievements in Work Cycles, and added paint to their canvases in Art. QUEST This week, the Explore learners dove into the world of prototyping in their E-Ship Quest! Building on their entrepreneurial skills, they brainstormed creative ideas and crafted initial […]

Discovery Year 6. Session 2. Week 3.

This week, Discovery learners sailed to Identity Island in E-ship Quest, began first drafts in Writers’ Workshop, and celebrated the fall season in Art.   QUEST Entrepreneurs in Discovery focused on the branding and advertising of their businesses during Quest this week. Heroes explored the feedback they received from potential customers before tackling challenges to create […]

Explore Year 6. Session 2. Week 3.

This Week in the Explore Studio The Explore learners journeyed to Hiring and Competition + Substitute Islands in E-Ship Quest, began drafting their persuasive essays in Writers’ Workshop, and celebrated the fall season in Art.   QUEST This week, Explorers dove into an experiment on production efficiency, comparing assembly line and individual production methods. As […]

Explore Year 6. Session 2. Week 2.

TOWN HALL The Explorers held their weekly Town Hall on Wednesday. They made announcements and shared what they perceived to be problems in the studio, then collectively agreed upon solutions to those problems. SUPPORTING SPARK On Thursday, the Explore learners joined the Spark learners to plant herbs and flowers in the Spark Courtyard. The Explorers […]

Spark Year 6. Session 2. Week 1.

The Sparks began Session 2 by reconnecting to their community and revisiting previously made pledges to agreements made and practiced in Session 1. The Work Cycle The Sparks practiced the focus and flow they had exercised in the first session. Learners celebrated the outcomes of attempting challenging works, bringing attention to new skills with reflections […]

Discovery Year 6. Session 2. Week 1.

Learners launched Session 2 with energy and excitement. Here’s how the tribe started in Work Cycle, E-Ship Quest, and Writers’ Workshop!  WORK CYCLE Discovery Heroes brought focus and motivation to pursuing their goals in Work Cycle. Learners held meetings with Fellow Travelers who were at a similar point in their badge plan progress. Discoverers shared […]

Explore Year 6. Session 2. Week 1.

SESSION 2 BIG GOALS The Explore learners made maps for their Session-long goals. They denoted each week in Session 2 on their maps and wrote the smaller goals they want to achieve to help them reach their Session 2 Big Goals.   ART The Explore learners discussed the meanings of colors and shared the emotions […]