Discovery Year 6. Session 1. Week 4.

In Week 4, Discoverers developed rhythms in Work Cycle, created self-portraits in Art, and reflected on trust and safety during Socratic Discussions. 

WORK CYCLE 

Discovery Heroes strove for clarity and rigor in their daily SMART goal-setting practice this week. The Studio is starting to see the effects of their strong habits in Work Cycle. One learner reflected, “That was my most successful Work Cycle so far this year.” When asked what made it successful, the learner said, “The studio was quiet, and I actually got into flow. I finally exceeded my goal.”

ART

Self-reflection is an important part of life in Discovery; however, this week, we mean that literally! Throughout Session 1, Discovery Artists have practiced techniques like shading and contouring. The culmination of this practice is using these skills to draw their faces and a still life recreation of a fruit plate. Heroes then displayed their final pieces to receive feedback from Fellow Travelers.

TRUST WALK 

Discoverers partnered up to participate in the trust walk this week, in which one learner wears a blindfold while their partner is seeing. The goal of the trust walk is to lead your partner through the orchard safely. In a debrief afterward, Heroes connected to other aspects of studio life when they rely on others to navigate new territory and remain on course.