Explore Year 6. Session 5. Week 3.

This week in the Explore Studio, learners put their skills—and their mindsets—to the test. Whether constructing shelters, creating art from nature, or celebrating the mathematical wonder of Pi, they faced challenges with resilience and creativity.

QUEST

Monday kicked off Survivor Quest with an engineering challenge: build a shelter using only sticks, burlap, and twine. Explorers worked in teams, strategizing how to create the sturdiest structure with limited materials. On Wednesday, they took on an another shelter building challenge—setting up and taking down tents. With some tents missing instructions, problem-solving and patience were key. Maintaining a heroic mindset, Explorers tackled frustration head-on, proving that persistence is an important skill for survival.

On Friday, Explorers turned inward to map out their identities, reflecting on what makes them unique, because survival isn’t just about physical needs—it’s also about knowing who you are.

ART

Nature continued to be the medium for this week’s exploration into Land Art. Using leaves, petals, and stones, Explorers designed intricate mandalas—temporary works of beauty that highlighted patterns in the natural world. They also built cairns, stacking rocks in delicate balance to create sculptures that required patience and precision.

PD

Explorers joined Discovery learners on the basketball court, sharpening both their offensive and defensive skills. The energy was high as they pushed themselves to improve while also lifting each other up.

Pi Day

On Friday the learners in Explorer teamed up with Spark learners to prepare apple pie treats in honor of Pi Day. They chopped apples, crushed graham crackers, and caramelized the apples, while Discovery learners took on the final steps to make the treats ready to share. Meanwhile, another challenge was underway—how many digits of Pi could Explorers memorize? They worked together to test their memory!