The start of a new session always brings new challenges and excitements!
In this session's Quest, Detective Training, Eagles have been challenged to solve a crime! Someone stole important files from the FBI and our Eagles are tasked with finding the culprit! On Tuesday, they observed and investigated the crime scene. They listed evidence and created a visual representation of the scene to report back to their deputy.
Friday, the Eagles were able to test out various methods of extracting fingerprints. They learned how to use ink, pencil lead, and chemicals to more easily identify one's fingerprint.
In Writer's Workshop, we are evaluating and working on our own technical writing (instructions). The Eagles started our time together with a "quiz." The quiz stated "please read all the questions before you begin your test" and had simple instructions; write your name, write the title of a book in the studio, draw a picture of your favorite animal. Question #12 instructed them "do not complete steps 2-10." We quickly realized we all failed to read the instructions carefully!
Tuesday, Eagles tested out various instructions; creating origami animals, mixing slime, and making chocolate chia pudding. Their task was to determine what the author did well in writing the instructions and what could have been said or explained better.
Thursday, they began working on their own instructions. We have Eagles teaching us how to build an Animal Zoo, draw a sitting fox, change the background on a Chromebook, make slime, complete work in Khan Academy, and make beaded bracelets. We can't wait to test their instructions out!
At Thursday's PE, Eagles had 7 minutes to complete as many rounds of; to the line, 10 jumping jacks, back to the start, and 5 situps. They had complete freedom of how they made it to the other side of the field...run, skip, walk, bear crawl, frog hops, army crawl, etc. Some Eagles completed over 8 rounds! That's alot of running!
3 new Eagles joined us this week! Returning Eagles are stepping up to the challenge of helping them navigate and feel comfortable in their new learning environment. Seeing their independence, confidence, and excitement to share with new friends reminds us of the power of a Learner-Driven Community!
The weather has been absolutely beautiful and we are taking full advantage!
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