Discovery Year 5. Session 6. Week 6.
In Week 6, Discovery Heroes celebrated their hard work and creativity with an Exhibition of Learning! Along the way, they reflected on their growth as a Studio and as individuals on a Hero’s Journey.
WORK CYCLE
Discovery Learners focused on finishing strong in the final week of Work Cycle. Squad Leaders supported Fellow Travelers in setting and reflecting upon their SMART goals. Many Discoverers turned their attention to mastering Montessori Works at a standard of excellence; others poured energy into leveling up in their Work Cycle programs. As a whole, the Studio found flow and joy in pursuing their Session 6 goals.
EXHIBITION OF LEARNING: QUEST
Discovery and Explore Heroes came together to present their work in Astronomy Quest. Learners displayed their 3D solar system models, satellite creations, sundials, and more! Exhibition guests accepted the invitation to explore the Studio’s work with curiosity and intention. Learners reflected on their greatest challenges and takeaways from Quest this session while sharing reflections with community members.
EXHIBITION OF LEARNING: WRITERS’ WORKSHOP
Writers in Discovery showcased their research reports while allowing guests to dive deep into their drafting and editing process. Friends and family members gathered to read about Heroes from the Astronomy field, gleaning insight from research notes, first drafts, peer reviews, and final reports.
EXHIBITION OF LEARNING: PLAY PERFORMANCE
Discoverers and Explorers worked hard this session to create and stage short skits. Learners collaborated to write scripts, tailor costumes, and design sets. Their prompt was simple: What problem do you see in the world, and how would you solve it? A myriad of ideas arose from the questions. Learners performed plays on protecting the environment, the meaning of friendship, and the importance of self-control.
Discovery Heroes started Session 6 with a particular focus on Studio Culture. As a community, Heroes showed up for each other in moments of difficulty and celebrated collectively in moments of triumph. As always, we remain astonished at the effort and energy Discovery learners pour into their work and the strength of their tribe.