Discovery Year 5. Session 6. Week 2.

This week, Discoverers dove deeper into Astronomy Quest and Writers’ Workshop while working together as a community to discuss obstacles on the Hero’s Journey. 

WORK CYCLE

Learners in Discovery continued to work towards their goals in Math Power Hour. In Socratic Discussion, Heroes created posters with examples of what resistance and distraction might sound like in the studio. They also brainstormed tools and solutions to overcome each of these obstacles. 3rd-year learners continued the conversation on work ethic by creating action plans to finish the year strong. 

QUEST

Discovery Astronomers explored galaxies, stars, and black holes in Quest this week. Through a series of 10-minute mysteries, learners raced to research the answer to space science’s biggest questions: How old is the oldest galaxy? How many stars are in the universe? What happens when you get too close to a black hole? Astronomers also worked to classify galaxies by shape and to sort stardust according to each element. 

WRITERS’ WORKSHOP 

Writers in Discovery reached the peer review stage of their first research report. Learners shared their findings on Astronomy Heroes and received warm and cool feedback from a Fellow Traveler. After this stage, many Discoverers began work on their final draft!

Week 2 brought great challenges and great rewards. As a tribe, Discovery Heroes remain committed to growing, learning, and working hard.