Discovery Year 5. Session 3. Week 2.

Just like that, the session is over halfway through! Discoverers continue their work in Cartography Quest, Civilization, Work Cycles, and Outdoor Play/P.D. 

QUEST

In Week 2, the modern-day Magellan’s of Discovery Studio set forth to new continents. The voyage visited Africa, Europe, and Antarctica through the continued creation of a world fact book. In Squads, learners dive deeply into past and present facts from one country. Discoverers also sustained their efforts toward their map designs using Montessori materials. Narratives from around the world were sourced from Grimms’ Fairy Tales and Nelson Mandela’s Favorite African Folktales! 

CIVILIZATION

The Studio sat down to hear the Epic of Gilgamesh in Civilization. Using this ancient story, Heroes engaged in Socratic Discussion on morality and nobility. Is it more noble to change on your own accord or to change based on the advice of others? 

WORK CYCLES

This week in Work Cycles, learners were challenged to create a different and specific SMART goal each day!

OUTDOOR PLAY + P.D.

Immersion in nature and collaborative creation continued during this week’s Outdoor Play. Discoverers focused on perfecting their long jump in P.D. 

At closing group this week, Discovery learners reflected on the three basic needs of a healthy Studio. In a moment of collective intention, the tribe found clarity on what they need from their environment, their systems, and one another.