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Week 2 of Session 7 was all about reflection, discovery, and pushing boundaries. From analyzing experiments to capturing favorite memories and conquering creekside challenges, the Heroes in Explore continued to grow in courage, creativity, and curiosity. QUEST The Explore biologists reached a major milestone in their scientific journey—completing the testing phase of their experiments! With […]
The first week of Session 7 was all about taking ownership, working together, and reflecting on how far they’ve come. QUEST Explorers officially launched their biology experiments this week! Each learner began by carefully writing down their procedures and identifying the variables they would test. Then came the exciting part—hands-on testing. As they added variables […]
Week 5 was a celebration of learning, creativity, community, and courage. QUEST In week 5, Explorers stepped into the shoes of scientists as they dove into the world of taxonomy. They learned how living things are named and classified through binomial nomenclature. Armed with new knowledge and curiosity, they explored the campus like field biologists, […]
What do pool noodles, sound effects, and strawberry DNA have in common? They were all part of the learning adventure in Explore Studio in week 4! QUEST Explore biologists dove into the microscopic world as they extracted DNA from strawberries—an experiment that sparked awe and wonder. With pipettes and patience, they watched the invisible become visible. […]
QUEST As part of their Biology Quest, Explorers worked in the lab of scientific hero Louis Pasteur. They conducted the iconic swan-necked flask experiment, just as Pasteur did, to challenge the idea of spontaneous generation. Through careful observation and setup, they began to see how bacteria in the air can spoil liquids over time. They […]
In week 2 of Session 6, Explorers tested hypotheses and made observations in Biology Quest, researched in Writers’ Workshop, and brainstormed in Art. QUEST This week, the Explore Studio was alive with curiosity and transformation—literally! As part of Biology Quest, Explorers researched and illustrated the life cycles of animals and insects that undergo metamorphosis, and […]
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