Behavioral Economics, Civilization & Decision-Making (Session 1, Week 3)

Welcome, everyone!

This week was filled with fun challenges and new discoveries. Even better, it marked the beginning of our Civilization and Behavioral Economics Quest!

Genre

This week in Genre, learners began researching and reflecting on rational versus irrational decision-making. Part of this work involved thinking about the decisions they make in their own lives and considering whether those decisions are rational or irrational.

Afterward, learners researched different brain types and chose the one they felt best described them.

Quest

This week in Quest, as part of our Behavioral Economics work, learners researched different ways the human brain can be tricked.

On Monday, they explored decision-making. On Tuesday, they looked at patterns and hubris. On Wednesday, they conducted an experiment in which an assigned learner walked with them while they asked questions, observing whether walking affected the speed of their thought process.

Civilization

In Civ., learners researched the Trigger Effect and the 1965 blackout.

They also considered the question:

Which is the more impressive construction: the ancient pyramids or the modern skyscraper? Why?

While some learners believed that modern skyscrapers were more impressive, most felt that the ancient pyramids were the more impressive achievement.

Alpine

This week, the learners headed to Alpine Scout Camp! As always, everyone had a great time enjoying the outdoors and spending time together.

Thank you for taking the time to read this week's Journey Newsletter. We hope you'll join us again next week to see what the learners are exploring and discovering!

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