Time is flying by in Discovery! Read below to find out just what themes Heroes are exploring at the halfway point of Session 4. WORK CYCLE Freedom Levels were in full effect during this week’s Work Cycle. As some Discovery learners ski along the green slope, many are trying out the blue slope, and a […]
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Discovery Heroes moved through Week 2 with powerful momentum. Stay tuned to see how the Studio braved new challenges in Work Cycle, Quest, and Writers’ Workshop! WORK CYCLE The integrated Work Cycle experiment continued this week. Learners are exploring what it looks and feels like to navigate a three hour work cycle for the first […]
Despite the cold weather, Explorers excitedly kicked off Week 2 of Session 4 ready to continue their work in Quest, Writers’ Workshop, and Destination Imagination. WRITERS’ WORKSHOP This week the learners brainstormed and researched ideas to decide how they will communicate their technical instructions. They created outlines to organize their thoughts and started drafting! […]
As the session kicked off, Spark learners returned to their studio ready to jump into our new focus this session – health and nutrition! The Sparks learned all about our brains this week; starting with a video on each part of the brain, what it does, and how it supports you throughout your body. Learners […]
Session 4 is here! Continue reading to see how Discovery Heroes kicked off a new year with new systems. WORK CYCLE The Work Cycle, like every part of the studio schedule, undergoes constant evolution. The greatest shift this session came through the badge plan. Montessori works are now incorporated into reading, language, and math badges. […]
The learners in Explore returned from the break excited to greet their fellow Explorers and jumped into Quest and Writers’s Workshop with curiosity and high energy. QUEST The learners in Explore made their first moves in the Game Design Quest. They played the odds in games of probability and chance and worked together to […]
During the session’s conclusion, the Sparks finished their study of Marine Biology. They learned about Marine Biologists, their role, their impact on the planet, and how they help protect marine life. To further enhance their learning, a visitor from the Discovery studio shared a presentation about ocean life which sparked insightful questions. The learners asked […]
Session 3 landed powerfully in Discovery. Heroes celebrated with a final destination field trip, the annual book exchange, and a reflection on the Question of the Year! DEEP DIVE: QUEST Cartography Quest began with an overview of history’s greatest voyages. From Magellan to Lewis & Clark, learners connected with the experience of geographic exploration. Through […]
Explorers entered the last week of Session 3 focused on their math goals and eager to complete the Cartography Quest and reach their final destination! DEEP DIVE: QUEST The learners in Explore embarked on a Cartography Quest and traveled to all 7 continents using maps. They researched a country from each continent to complete World […]
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