本周，Synthesis课程聚焦于混乱中的冷静思维与团队沟通的平衡艺术。在“城邦”游戏中，学生将面对未知和混乱，练习如何在没有明确规则的情况下制定策略、保持协作，并从困惑走向清晰。在讨论环节，他们将探讨“固定 vs 灵活”的团队风格——结构带来效率与稳定，灵活则带来创新与适应力，关键在于学会判断何时该坚持，何时该变通。
This week, Synthesis centers on calm thinking in chaos and mastering the balance between structure and flexibility in teamwork. In “Polis,” students will face uncertainty and confusion, practicing how to strategize and collaborate without clear instructions, turning confusion into clarity. In the “Fixed or Flexible?” discussion, they’ll explore when it’s best to rely on structure for consistency or embrace flexibility for innovation—and how to navigate the trade-offs in real-time collaboration.
3月24日~30日 | March 24 – 30
本周主题 THIS WEEK AT SYNTHESIS
🎮 游戏 | Play
🦆 城邦 | Polis
详情 | Details
“城邦”是一款挑战战略思维与团队协作的游戏。面对一个没有明确说明书的问题，学生需要通过观察、试验和沟通，共同找出最佳建造顺序来获得声望点数。这不仅是对逻辑的挑战，更是对如何在混乱中保持冷静、从错误中学习并持续推进的能力考验。面对未来世界的复杂问题，这种能力将变得越来越关键。
“Polis” challenges strategic thinking and teamwork. Without clear instructions, students must observe, experiment, and communicate to figure out the best building sequences to earn prestige points. It’s not just a test of logic—it’s a practice in staying calm amid confusion, learning from mistakes, and making continuous progress. These are essential skills for solving the complex, ambiguous problems of the future.
游戏：城邦
场景：策略建造与资源管理
模式：⚪ 竞争 🟢 合作
主要技能：
战略思维
面对不确定性的适应力
团队沟通
GAME: Polis
SCENARIO: Strategy building and resource management
MODE: ⚪ Competitive 🟢 Collaborative
PRIMARY SKILLS:
Strategic Thinking
Comfort with Uncertainty
Team Communication
反思 | Post-play
以下是一些后续反思问题，如果您希望与您的孩子讨论这次经历的话：
Here are some follow-up reflection questions, in case you’d like to discuss the experience with your child:
- 游戏过程中你感到最困惑的时刻是什么？你是如何走出困境的？
What was the most confusing moment during the game, and how did you work through it? - 团队中的哪种沟通方式对推进游戏帮助最大？
What kind of communication within your team helped move the game forward the most?
任务简报 | Mission Brief
感兴趣的家长可以点击此视频，观看本周学生们在课程前看到的任务简报：
For the curious parent, you can watch the pre-session Mission Brief the students see this week by clicking on this video:
讨论 | Discussion
隐性成本 | Hidden Costs
在本周的讨论中，学生将深入思考“结构”和“灵活性”之间的微妙平衡。一个规则清晰的团队可能高效却缺乏弹性；一个过于自由的团队则可能陷入混乱。学生将在不同情境中分析：何时需要明确分工、制定规则，何时又应该留出空间创新和适应变化？此外，他们还将练习在被打断时如何自我调整与修复，以提升整体协作力。
This week’s discussion dives into the balance between structure and flexibility. A highly structured team may be efficient but rigid, while a flexible team may adapt quickly but fall into disorganization. Students will explore when structure is needed for stability and when flexibility fuels innovation. They’ll also practice managing interruptions in conversations—learning how self-awareness and quick recovery contribute to effective collaboration.
讨论介绍 | Discussion Intro
对于好奇的家长，您可以点击观看本周学生看到的讨论介绍视频：
For the curious parent, you can watch the pre-session Discussion Brief the students see this week by clicking on this video:
