This week in Discovery, the heroes continued their exploration of Detective Science! From preparing slides to look at suspects’ hair samples (including cat vs. human), to observing fruit flies on a banana to simulate the way detectives can use insects to determine the age of decomposition, and matching microbes on hands and keyboards to find the criminal, the heroes are becoming the next generation of Sherlock Holmes!
In Civilization, the children explored the first kings of England during the Middle Ages, and then continued their research on Vikings. What did the wear? What did the eat? How did they live? They then presented their findings to the group. In terms of research process, they are learning about reliable sources of information, and paraphrasing their findings into their own words.
In core skills, the children completed their bi-weekly check-ins with the Guides. Some revised their goals and weekly work plans so they can aim towards new milestones and stay within their challenge zone.
Finally, it was a week of projects. The children have the option of engaging in “meaningful work” when they have completed their core skills and communications challenges. For some this is diving into quest. For others, it’s completing studio jobs like helping repair a torn beanbag on a sewing machine. For others, it’s quietly reading a great book. During free time, we see the children opting to work on props for the play that the (child-led) drama club is producing, or hurrying to use the laser engraver. Through these activities, children will discover what they love and find their callings to change the world!
