Discovery Year 5. Session 5. Week 4

This week, Discoverers explored volcanic eruptions in Geology Quest and exciting settings in Writers’ Workshop. Keep reading to learn more! 

WORK CYCLE

The Studio welcomed guests into the space during silent Work Cycle. The guests, learners from Explore and guides from Spark, were asked to observe the studio with fresh eyes. As Discoverers reflect on their culture and work ethic, they invite feedback from across campus. In a powerful morning launch, learners reflected on an essential question: Why am I here at Ascent? One Hero responded, “I am here to go forward. I’m motivated to work to move to a new environment.” Another learner shared, “I’m at Ascent for the freedom and the choice.”

QUEST

Discovery Geologists investigated the science behind volcanoes in Week 4 of Quest. To start, Squads researched historical eruptions and fascinating facts about volcanoes. On Wednesday, Scientists in Discovery created volcanic eruptions using vinegar and baking soda. Beyond making a volcano, learners also explored how to map lava flow using a compass and graph. On Friday, the Studio received another opportunity to hear from a Hero in the Geology field before diving into a challenge to recreate the Earth’s molten core! 

WRITERS’ WORKSHOP

Do you prefer to read stories set in an imaginary world or tales from an actual location on Earth? Is the answer the same when it comes to writing your own story? Short story writers in Discovery had the chance to ponder these questions and come to their conclusions. This week’s prompt challenged Heroes to craft stories with an exhilarating setting!