Discovery Year 5. Session 6. Week 3.

In Week 3, Discovery Heroes explored big forces in Astronomy Quest, new tools in Work Cycle, and astronauts in Writers’ Workshop!

WORK CYCLE

Discovery learners took a deep dive into the wide range of tools they use throughout the day. First, the Studio refreshed the tech guardrails. Learners shared their thoughts on each existing line and proposed new guardrails that felt relevant to their community. Discovery Heroes also received new focus boards this week and discussed the purpose the tool. 

QUEST

This week in Quest, Discovery Astronomers learned about big forces in the Universe. Heroes learned about our planet’s tilt and orbit by modeling the Earth’s movement around the sun with a globe and flashlight. Learners experimented in creating an electrical circuits as they researched conductivity and magnetism. Finally, the Studio compared the effects of various weights on elastic fabric to understand gravity and the fabric of space. 

WRITERS’ WORKSHOP 

Discovery Writers began their second research project of the Session. The theme is astronauts! Learners eagerly searched for facts on moonwalkers, rocket pilots, and cosmonauts. Wonder and curiosity filled the yurt as the Studio discovered the intense training required to be an astronaut and read otherworldly accounts of Heroes in space. 

Just like that, we’re halfway through the Session. See you in the second half!