Session 7: Year 6, WeeK 33 In Review
film, physics and democracy
Check out this week’s updates…
spark studio
Things that we learned, discovered, and challenged ourselves on….
“My favorite thing I did this week was yelling in a bowl … Well, it was the science experiment that discovered how my eardrum works.”
“A new thing I learned this week was that Australia is really hot, and I did the puzzle map.”
“I discovered variables for the first time using the binomial and trinomial cube; then I took what I learned and taught other learners Algebra!”
“The most challenging thing I did this week was writing a story. Well, mostly, I was an illustrator, but next week, I will become the author as well.”
“One of the most challenging things for me this week was punching out the puzzle map. It really hurt my hand, but I guess it made it stronger now.”
“Techno was a new genre I learned about this week, and I discovered it’s a piano. Well, it's actually a synthesizer, and it can be used in techno.”
“My favorite collaboration was finishing our story. We took turns writing the story and drawing it.”
“I resolved my conflict by making a plan, talking about it, and apologizing because I didn't like it when my friends told me what to do.”
“I was working on nouns, which are a person, place, thing or animal, and an adjective is what describes the noun. It was hard, and I couldn't find the number 16, but I went ahead to number 17, and it was hard.”
“The most exciting thing for me this week was having Chick-Fil-A for breakfast with my dad, well I've had it for breakfast before but not on my way to school.”
“My favorite part was when I was drawing turkey hands on my mother’s paper.”
“I’m really looking forward to going on a trip tomorrow.”
” I’m looking forward to staying home.”
We wish you a beautiful, peaceful, and memorable Mother’s Day!
-Direct quotes from The Spark Studio
lower elementary studio
This week in Lower Elementary, our heroes have hit full stride as we push toward the finish line of another glorious year at The Forest School.
For Quest, we dove into the exciting world of projectile motion and air resistance. Imagine crumpling up paper and sending it soaring through the air to see how far it can go—spoiler alert: crumpled paper took the lead! And who knew that bean bag long jumps could teach us so much about inertia and friction? We even discovered some potential future Olympic gold medalists among our ranks!
In Story Arts, teamwork was the name of the game. Our heroes joined forces in news teams, crafting dynamic news reports for the Forest News Network (FNN). It was all hands on deck as they tackled segments and honed their collaboration skills.
And in Civilization, we embarked on a journey into the heart of democracy. Together, we explored the different forms of government that shape our everyday lives at The Forest School. From voting on classroom decisions to discussing the most effective rules, our learners were fully immersed in the democratic process. Plus, we sparked some big dreams by asking the ultimate question: If you were running for President of the United States, what three things would you change about our country today?
With each adventure and discovery, our heroes are embracing the joy of learning and the power of their imaginations. It's been a week filled with laughter, growth, and endless possibilities!
upper elementary studio
Another exciting week of learning has flown by, and we're getting closer to the end of the year. It's a crucial time for our learners as they approach the finish line of their badge plan. Now's the perfect moment for them to set end goals and stay focused. If you have any questions about your child's progress since our conferences, don't hesitate to contact Gage.
This week in Quest, our young explorers delved into the world of physics with some hands-on fun. Using their aerodynamics, resistance, and momentum knowledge, they embarked on a mission to master the art of frisbee flight. Yes, you heard that right – they've been experimenting with frisbees to figure out how to make them soar through the air. It's been a blast watching them get creative and problem-solve!
Meanwhile, over in Story Arts, things got mysterious! Our young detectives put on their thinking caps and dove into a thrilling "Murder Mystery" adventure. They explored concepts like bias, first-person storytelling, and the power of narrative. It's incredible to see how they're developing critical thinking skills while having a ton of fun.
middle school studio
This week in Civilization, we dove deep into Hurricane Katrina through an interactive improv activity. We split into two groups: the Federal Government and the Relief Organization teams. Those a part of the government had the role of listening to the relief organizations' plans for aiding New Orleans. Those in a relief organization brainstormed and proposed plans to assist New Orleans, covering everything from infrastructure to housing and support for the homeless. We collaborated, explored solutions together, and reflected on the aftermath of this important event.
In Quest, we rehearsed for our upcoming workshop at the Alliance Theatre. We rated one another in objectives, voice and articulation, movement, listening and responding, and script memorization. We also wrote character analyses for our Combat Acting scenes. There was a lot of rehearsing, performing for one another, and real-time feedback. We are excited to bring what we’ve worked on to the experts at the Alliance!
In Story Arts, we utilized the Writable platform to share our News reports. It even gave us instant AI grammar feedback! We rated our writing using helpful rubrics, and then each writer gave feedback to three other writers. We are excited to continue to use this tool to refine and improve our reports and prepare to read them on our Facebook live in a few weeks!
high school studio
This week in Quest, our heroes delved deeper into their creative pursuits, honing their film, editing, sewing, and designing skills as they prepare for the upcoming fashion show for exhibition.
In Story Arts, creativity was in full bloom as heroes crafted numerous art pieces from scratch, each reflecting their unique perspectives on beauty. Through reflection, they further refined their understanding of this elusive concept.
Additionally, heroes tackled stereotypes prevalent in the art world, embodying personas from the elite connoisseur to the tormented yet brilliant artist. Through this exploration, they created thought-provoking pieces and engaged in meaningful critiques of each other's work.
The school buzzed with activity as seniors focused on their practical projects in anticipation of graduation. We eagerly anticipate the practicals of our juniors and sophomores next week.
Wishing everyone a fantastic weekend filled with creativity and inspiration!