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The learners in Explore started Session 5 this week by jumping into the Geology Quest, essay writing in Writers’ Workshop, and more! QUEST Explorers became geologists this week, diving in to plate tectonics and discussing the impacts of earthquakes in the Geology Quest. They worked together to make models of the Great Rift Valley and […]
Explorers kicked off the last week of Session 4 with an eagerness to achieve their goals in Quest, Writers’ Workshop, Math Power Hour, and Destination Imagination! The learners persevered as they approached the finish line with encouragement from their fellow Explorers. QUEST EXHIBITION At Explore’s Session 4 Exhibition, the learners displayed the games they […]
The learners in Explore expressed their motivation to work hard and make progress in Quest, Writers’ Workshop, and Destination Imagination because Session 4 is nearing its end. WRITERS’ WORKSHOP Explorers finished drafting their creative instructions and supported each other when fellow travelers felt resistance with achieving the word count requirements associated with their challenges […]
This week Explorers deepened their process of accountability by setting daily SMART Goals as a studio and reflecting on their accomplishments after every work cycle when they rejoined group. MATH POWER HOUR On Tuesday and Thursday the learners in Explore dedicated an hour to work towards their Session 4 math goals in Math Power […]
The learners in Explore started the week reflecting on their long term goals and embraced challenges with flexibility and playfulness. WRITERS’ WORKSHOP In Writers’ Workshop the Explorers reflected on the importance of the prewriting process and supported each other when they encountered creative blocks. They continued drafting their creative instructions for an activity of […]
Despite the cold weather, Explorers excitedly kicked off Week 2 of Session 4 ready to continue their work in Quest, Writers’ Workshop, and Destination Imagination. WRITERS’ WORKSHOP This week the learners brainstormed and researched ideas to decide how they will communicate their technical instructions. They created outlines to organize their thoughts and started drafting! […]
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