Discovery Year 6. Session 3. Week 1.

Discovery learners brought energy, intention, and momentum to the first week of Session 3. Here’s how the Studio kicked off Work Cycle, Quest, and Writers’ Workshop. 

WORK CYCLE

Learners were eager to resume working toward their big goals after the break. During SMART goal reflection, learners discussed their Work Cycle experience in Week 1. One learner shared, “I feel like I am getting a lot done and I think the new spot I chose to work in helps me get into flow.” Another Hero reflected, “I was feeling frustrated when my badge was denied, but today I got support, and I think I know what I need to improve on now.” 

QUEST

What does it mean to be a good citizen? Have you ever wondered what Ellis Island was like in the late 19th century? How far back in your family tree can you trace? These questions represent just a couple of the ideas that learners will explore throughout Citizenship Quest! Heroes in Discovery started Session 3’s Quest by creating a timeline of immigration in the United States from 1820 to the present. On Friday, learners presented their findings to the community!

WRITERS’ WORKSHOP 

This Session in Writers’ Workshop, discoverers are pitching a studio pet! Writers in Discovery researched a pet of their choosing, started to write a persuasive pitch using their research, and will present their pitch to the community for a vote. Animals selected ranged from iguanas to blue whales to gerbils and many more. Week 1 was the prewriting stage, where learners brainstorm, fact-find, and organize their thoughts. 

We are so excited to see what is next for the Studio in Session 3!