2024創(chuàng)新之旅：為孩子們搭建和自然、社區(qū)之間的橋梁

5月，啟明星6至10年級學(xué)生踏上了2024年創(chuàng)新之旅。

作為社會創(chuàng)新項(xiàng)目與課堂延展性學(xué)習(xí)的一部分，也和IB課程體系及學(xué)校核心價值緊密相連，所以創(chuàng)新之旅通過直接的活動，培養(yǎng)和促進(jìn)學(xué)生掌握實(shí)踐知識和技能，為他們搭建和大自然、社區(qū)等現(xiàn)實(shí)世界之間的橋梁。

另外，11年級學(xué)生也將在6月下旬前往泰國，參加CAS項(xiàng)目，完成他們的創(chuàng)新之旅。

6年級：秦皇島

孩子們體驗(yàn)皮劃艇，露營，享受攻防箭游戲和樹樁挑戰(zhàn)的樂趣，前往板廠峪長城徒步，漫步山海關(guān)古城，分組研究當(dāng)?shù)匚幕?/p>

7年級：洛陽

學(xué)生們參觀了二里頭夏都遺址博物館，體驗(yàn)陶器修復(fù)，穿著漢服游洛邑古城 ，參觀南石山村，試做唐三彩，參觀了黃河小浪底水利樞紐工程，了解黃河治沙之道，參觀少林寺和龍門石窟……

8年級：泰山

8年級學(xué)生參觀了著名道教圣地岱廟，體驗(yàn)“中式高爾夫球”捶丸游戲，在藥鄉(xiāng)森林公園徒步，學(xué)習(xí)自制豆腐和山東煎餅，欣賞“中華泰山封禪大典”演出，在阜陽莊參與繪制壁畫，在沙灘上體會水上運(yùn)動的樂趣……

9年級 內(nèi)蒙古

學(xué)生們品嘗了蒙古特色宴，開展了廚藝大比拼活動，他們在銀肯塔拉沙漠徒步，體會滑沙和植樹活動的樂趣，漫步希拉穆仁草原，走進(jìn)傳統(tǒng)蒙古包，體驗(yàn)射箭、摔跤等傳統(tǒng)活動，領(lǐng)略當(dāng)?shù)匚幕攘Γ谀撩窦抑虚_展服務(wù)項(xiàng)目，和呼和浩特殘疾人學(xué)校學(xué)生互動……

10年級：瑤琳

學(xué)生們參加領(lǐng)導(dǎo)力和團(tuán)建游戲，研究山林無痕，在竹林間徒步，也體驗(yàn)了搭建帳篷、野外烹飪和露營的樂趣。他們也嘗試了巖壁攀巖和溶洞探險，學(xué)習(xí)了戶外急救課程。

At the beginning of May, Daystar's 6th-10th graders embarked on the 2024 Inno-Trips.

The Innovation-Trips, are parts of the Social Innovation program and extended learning system, and closely linked to the IB curriculum system and the Daystar’s Core Values. It fosters and promotes students' mastery of practical knowledge and skills through application scenarios and builds bridges between them and the real world with a focus on nature and society.

In addition, Grade 11 students will travel to Thailand in late June to participate in the CAS program to complete their Innovation Trip.

Grade 6: Qinhuangdao

Students went kayaking, camping, and played attack-defense arrow games and stump challenges. They also went hiking on the Great Wall at Banchangyu, strolled through the ancient city of Shanhaiguan, and researched the local culture in teams!

Grade 7: Luoyang

Students visited the Erlitou Summer Capital Ruins Museum, Nanshishan Village, the Shaolin Temple, and the Dragon Gate Grottoes. They also explored Luoyi Ancient City while wearing hanfu (traditional Chinese clothing). While visiting all these exciting places, they also learned about pottery restoration and tried their hand at making Tang Sancai. When they went tothe Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Conservancy Hub Project, students learned about the Yellow River's way of treating sand and the importance of it! ......

Grade 8: Taishan

Grade 8 students visited a famous Taoist shrine — the Dai Temple, took a hike through the Medicine Township Forest Park, and went to an organic farm to participate in community service. Along the way, students learned so many skills! They visited the Shadow Museum to experience the art of shadow puppetry, learned how to make homemade tofu and Shandong Taishan flower cakes, participated in mural painting at Fuyangzhuang, and enjoyed the “Chinese Taishan Offering Ceremony” performance. They also experienced a game of pill pounding (also known as Chinese Golf) and had a great time playing water sports at the beach!

Grade 9: Inner Mongolia

Students experienced the scenery of Inner Mongolia through walking through the Xilamuren Grassland and hiking in the Yinkentara Desert, where they learned about sandboarding and tree planting activities. Later on, they practiced archery and wrestling. Meanwhile indoors, Students stepped into a traditional Mongolian yurt to enjoy the charm of the local culture and conducted a service project in a herder's home. While in Hohhot, they visited the Hohhot School for the Disabled to learn from students there. All this activity worked up an appetite – students not only tasted Mongolian specialties, but also had their own cooking competition!

Grade 10: Yaolin

Students participated in leadership and fellowship games all while experiencing the beautiful scenery of Yaolin. They learned how to navigate through mountains and forests without leaving harmful traces, hiked through bamboo forests, participated in rock climbing and cave exploring activities, and went through a wilderness first aid course. After all of these exciting events, students then had a fun time setting up tents, sharpening their cooking skills, and camping under the stars!