Explore Year 5. Session 3. Week 2.

The learners in Explore started the week with powerful reflections about the culture of Explore; what they are proud of and what they want to improve upon.

QUEST

This week Explorers traveled to Europe, Africa and Antarctica through Cartography Quest! They thoughtfully discussed the meaning of borders and current events from the countries within Europe and Africa. They conducted research on these continents and shared their findings with one another. On Friday, Explorers collaborated with learners in Discovery to create maps of their own!

WRITERS’ WORKSHOP

The learners in Explore continued their gratitude practice in Writers’ Workshop this week. They thought about a skill they’ve worked hard to master. They wrote about why they chose to work so hard, and why they are thankful that they took on such a hard challenge. Explorers also journaled about their gratitude for places that feel like home and what it is about those places that make them feel that way.

DESTINATION IMAGINATION

Explorers worked together to make headway on their Destination Imagination projects. They practiced communication and stretched their creativity with an Instant Challenge performance.

The learners in Explore concluded the week with their Friday Outing at the Greenbelt Trail. They helped each other to climb rocks, followed their curiosity, and expressed joy and wonder at the bright colors of Fall on the trail.

For more from Session 3 Week 2, click here: Explore Session 3, Week 2 photos & videos