The Journey
How many total badges must be mastered in the Explorers Studio in order to level up to Pathfinders?
48
Character Traits, Focused Learner Foundation, Project Learner Foundation, Problem Solver Foundation, and Socratic Discussion Leader Foundation are all what?
The 5 required Learning to Be Badges in the Explorer Studio.
Kids A-Z, Deep Book Analysis, and Deep Book Report fall under what Badge Category?
Reading Badges
It will take a minimum of how many years to complete the Civilization requirements.
2 years. Each Badge takes a full year to complete.
Participation and Execution of Discissions are required to earn this Badge.
Socratic Discussion Leader (Level 4)
We use this tool to master and earn our Math Badges
Khan Academy
True or False: If I have transferred to ESTEAM from another school, I can not get credit for previous work done and must start at the Level 1 badges.
FALSE: If you have come from another school or homeschool, transcripts can be provided by the School and/or your parents to sign off on confirmation of Mastery.
NO BADGES / CREDITS can be issued by ESTEAM Academy that is not earned at ESTEAM Academy by meeting our standards and requirements.
What types of Problems will you be working to solve in order to earn your Problem Solver Foundation Badge?
Improve an ESTEAM System, Lead a Town Hall, Facilitate Peace Tables
True or False: I can choose to work on any badge from any category at anytime
Both
True: If I am in a certain Freedom Level (explain)
False: if I am in a certain Freedom Level (Explain)
I can earn my elective Badges in these ways
Quest Badges, Club Badges, or additional Badges not on the Badge plan (usually foreign language or special projects).
Also participation in a qualifying outside Club.
Showing good character can earn this Badge.
Character Traits Badge
TRUE OR FALSE: I can challenge or test out of any Badge by requesting and showing mastery of the required challenge/test out.
True! If you believe you have mastered a certain Badges skills already, you can request to Challenge / Test Out of the Badge.
True or Fale: I have to complete all the Badges in Level 1 before I can move on to any of the Badges in Level 2 (the next level)
FALSE: Move through each level as you see fit and that works best for you.
All levels must be mastered to Level Out. How you accomplish that goal is up to you to decide!
How do I show proof of work and get the sign-off needed to collect my LTB Badge?
Keep your work organized in your Binder and/or on Google Drive.
Once done, review the work and have a Squad Leader sign off on the tracking sheet.
Upload proof to the JT and submit for final review and approval
There are 7 total Badge Categories on the Explorers Badge Plan. Name them all!
Math
Reading
Spelling
Communication
Civilization
LTB
Electives