Synthesis Week 1/6

本周，Synthesis课程将专注于培养创造性思维与数字流畅性。在“电池未含”游戏中，学生将运用发散性思维探索创新策略；在讨论环节中，他们将展开对三颗虚拟行星的想象性探索，创造属于自己的故事。此外，Tutor课程还推出了全新的数字感知单元游戏“数字命名”，带来学习的乐趣和挑战。
This week, Synthesis focuses on fostering creativity and numerical fluency. In the “Batteries Not Included” game, students will use divergent thinking to explore innovative strategies. During the discussion session, they’ll engage in imaginative explorations of three fictional planets, creating their own lore. Additionally, the Tutor program introduces a fun new game, “Name That Number,” in the Number Sense Unit, blending learning with challenge.

游戏 | Play
电池未含 | Batteries Not Included

详情 | Details

“电池未含”游戏本周将挑战学生的创造力与创新能力。团队将在四个工厂的场景中互相竞争，尝试未知的策略，利用发散性思维来应对挑战。这种创造性实验不仅在游戏中是宝贵的技能，也是学生未来解决问题时不可或缺的能力。本周的重点是让学生感受到探索和创新的力量。
This week, “Batteries Not Included” challenges students’ creativity and innovation. Teams will compete in four factory scenarios, trying unknown strategies and leveraging divergent thinking to tackle challenges. This creative experimentation is not only a valuable skill in the game but also essential for problem-solving in the future. The focus is on helping students embrace the power of exploration and innovation.

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.

• 创造性实验是一种风险，还是一种资产？
  Is creative experimentation a risk? Or is it an asset?
• 生活中的哪些情境需要发散性思维？哪些需要聚合性思维？
  What situations in life require divergent thinking? Which require convergent thinking?
  

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:

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讨论 | Discussions

Astra、Atlantis and Silvana | Astra、Atlantis与Silvana

本周的讨论环节将延续创造性思维的主题。学生们将发挥想象力，为Synthesis的三颗虚拟行星Astra、Atlantis和Silvana创造背景故事。这些星球的名字源于学生的提议，因此本周他们将进一步拓展这些故事，探索属于自己的行星文化。这不仅是一场趣味十足的头脑风暴，更是跨文化创造的绝佳机会。
This week’s discussion continues the theme of creative thinking. Students will unleash their imaginations to create backstories for the Synthesis planets Astra, Atlantis, and Silvana. These planet names originated from student suggestions, and this week, they’ll expand upon these ideas, exploring their own planetary cultures. It’s a fun brainstorming session and a great opportunity for cross-cultural creativity.

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:

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导师 | Tutor

Tutor 新课程 | New Lesson

课程：数字命名 | Name That Number

单元：数字感知 | Number Sense

描述：在这个新游戏中，学生将提高数字流畅性，练习数字与文字形式之间的转换，并解锁更高难度的关卡。主持人Grok带来独特幽默，为学习增添乐趣！
Description: In this new game, students will boost their number fluency, practice converting between numerical and word forms, and unlock higher-level challenges. Hosted by the humorous Grok, it adds a fun twist to learning!