Discovery Year 5. Session 5 Week 5

Change is a constant in a learner-driven environment. Discovery learners reflected on the importance of their responsibilities within this community, directly influencing the freedoms they hold dear. This week, with a heightened awareness of the respect given to the space and their Fellow Travelers, Heroes in Discovery faced shifts with grace and courage. As they progress through this time of reflection, each day creates a new opportunity to focus on building the foundations for a culture of excellence. A culture that encompasses strong work habits, kindness, peer accountability, and respect for the learning environment that will ultimately lead to each Hero finding their calling.

WORK CYCLE 

Work Cycle looks and feels different from previous sessions. Discovery learners are raising the standards they hold themselves and their Fellow Travelers to when producing excellent work. Heroes reframed their approach to goal setting this week, focusing primarily on setting goals that push their limits and striving continuously to create space for growth.

QUEST 

What leads people to travel deep into a cave? Is it a thirst for knowledge? An appetite for adventure? Discovery Geologists went spelunking in this week’s Quest! The first step to exploring the mysteries of the underground world is to examine the rocks and minerals comprising it. After testing samples using the MOH’s hardness scale, Heroes were ready to begin designing and building their cave!

WRITERS’ WORKSHOP 

In Week 5, the Studio explored mentor texts like The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein and Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel. Using the themes found in each story as inspiration, learners challenged themselves to write short stories all about friendship!