Discovery Studio Blog

Year 4. Session 5. Week 6.

March 31, 2023/in Discovery Studio/by ascentanactonacademy

This week in Discovery, Eagles planned and executed a successful Exhibition. They reflected on the session through 360 Feedback, wrote thank you notes to heroes who supported the studio this session, and celebrated challenges, growth, and achievements that happened this session. CORE SKILLS This week in Core Skills, Eagles focused on completing their biggest goals […]

Year 4. Session 5. Week 5.

March 24, 2023/in Discovery Studio/by ascentanactonacademy

This week in Discovery, Eagles used their powerful reflections from last week’s reset to continue gracefully with their agreements this session. When challenges arose, leaders spoke up to find solutions. The group noticed that their bodies feel highly energized after free time, and acknowledged a challenge to focus in the afternoon group discussion. As a […]

Year 4. Session 5. Week 4

March 17, 2023/in Discovery Studio/by ascentanactonacademy

In Discovery this week, Ascent’s community of young heroes courageously faced a beautifully hard truth- that with freedom comes responsibility. In a learner-driven environment, a Socratic Guide’s role is to prepare the environment, prepare the tools and learner-driven systems, ask questions, create moments of inspiration, and equip through challenges. This is only sustainable if there […]

Year 4. Session 5. Week 3.

March 10, 2023/in Discovery Studio/by ascentanactonacademy

This week in Discovery, Eagles had discussions about using their voices, even if it means holding people accountable who are much older, bigger, or have more resources. We looked to the hero, Greta Thunberg, to be inspired by her bravery when speaking to world leaders about changing something important to her. Lady bugs were released […]

Year 4. Session 5. Week 2

March 3, 2023/in Discovery Studio/by ascentanactonacademy

This week in Discovery, Eagles had discussions about emotions, and practiced expressing their needs through new tools. Eagles learned about a tool called “flip your lid,” which is a hand signal used to express a loss of emotional control and a need for space from the person or group involved in a conflict. They also […]

Year 4. Session 5. Week 1.

February 25, 2023/in Discovery Studio/by ascentanactonacademy

KICKING OFF SESSION 5 Discovery Eagles returned with enthusiasm, and kicked off the session with an important discussion about creating goals for their future selves. Inspired by Gladys West’s story of leaving her farm town to become the inventor of the Global Positioning System, the Eagles thought of their most important goals. After setting their […]