G1：Up, Up, and Away!

“Science is magic that works."

 -Kurt Vonnegut.  

The Grade 1 Annual Science Fair held on May 10th, 2023 was a commencement affair that was weeks in the making. As we embarked on a very fitting science theme with students excitedly watching hundreds of helium balloons fill the air, it was an added treat to be able to take the balloons along with them at the end of the extravaganza. This within itself demonstrated some of the science they have learned months prior which involved states of matter i.e. solids, liquids, and gas.

Watching students spark their curiosities and seeing their hard work come to fruition was the highlight of the day. Full of laughter, excitement, surprise, and a little chaos—students were able to showcase their abilities and share their exhibits among their peers, faculty/staff, and visiting parents. This event proved to be one of the most challenging projects that our little scientists have ever experienced thus far, which took the skills of teamwork, patience, tenacity, and carefulness.

Many intriguing and interesting projects were submitted from the Grade 1 students over the course of the event.  

This year, the Science Fair was divided into a few topics and categories that students could choose from, or they could work on an approved project that was not on the suggested list. We had various categories to explore and choose from such as: How Candy/Ice Melts, The Most Important Component for Plants to Grow, Objects Falling at Different Speeds, Different Soap Making Different Bubbles, Dissolving Candies in Liquids, Colored Water in Plants, Water Droplets on Coins, Shadows Changing, Food Changing in Various Liquids, Best Methods to Keep Apples Fresh, Melting Colored Ice Cubes, Density of Liquids, and Colors Affecting Taste. Some seemed more popular than others as we could see many repeated experiments, however; it still made for good science because none of the results were the same which is intriguing!

Students had a chance to see that science is all around us in our everyday lives, it is only if we take the time to examine and research how things happen and why they work is what gives us the gumption to learn more. As we enrich their lives through implementing events such as this, it’s important to remember that it’s not about popularity or winning and losing—everyone who participated in this is a winner.

Moreover, these enriching opportunities give students the tools and experience they need to demonstrate what they’ve learned and defend their findings. As they are still young learners, they will implement the skills of English with speaking, listening, reading, and writing, the skills of drama as they were able channel and become their inner scientists, art which encompassed decorating and designing boards, and math which was needed to collect data and create graphs.

More hands-on Science activities and experiments will be introduced at each grade level which will not only raise students’ motivation to participate in class, but also prepare them for more Science Fairs in the future. This was the first Science Fair for Grade 1 students, at which will be the first of many in years to come!

G2 Science Fair

The Grade 2 Science Fair held at Tsinglan School was an impressive display of scientific knowledge and creativity. The event took place in the basement hallway, where the students showcased their projects covering a variety of scientific topics.

清澜山二年级的科学展览无疑是一次令人印象深刻的科学知识和创造力的呈现。本次活动在地下室走廊举行，同学们在那展示了涵盖了各种科学主题的项目。

One of the standout projects was titled "Which Ingredients Make the Best Slime?" The students explored different combinations of ingredients to create slime, documenting their process and analyzing the results. They also explained the science behind the ingredients and the chemical reactions that occur, showing their understanding of chemistry.

其中一个比较突出的项目是《哪些成分可以制作出最好的黏液》。学生们探索了不同的成分组合来制作黏液，记录他们的过程并分析了结果。他们还解释了配料和化学反应背后的科学原理，展示了他们对化学的理解。

Another exciting project was "Which Melts Faster - Ice Cream or Popsicles?" The students compared the melting rates of ice cream and different flavored popsicles in controlled conditions. They collected data, recorded observations, and drew conclusions about the factors affecting the melting process, demonstrating their knowledge of thermodynamics and were able to make recommendations to people based on their results.

另一个令人振奋的项目则是《冰淇淋和冰棒哪个融化得更快》。学生们在控制变量下比较了冰淇淋和不同口味冰棒的融化速度。他们收集数据，记录观察结果，并得出影响融化过程的因素的结论。这不仅表现出他们对热力学知识的掌握，还根据他们的结论向大众提出建议。

The third notable project was "Which Carnivorous Plant Eats the Most Insects?" The students studied different types of carnivorous plants, observing how they trap and consume insects. They kept a tally of the number of insects consumed and analyzed the results, showing their understanding of botany and ecology.

第三个引人注目的项目是《哪种肉食植物吃昆虫最多》。学生们研究了不同类型的肉食植物，观察它们是如何捕获和吃掉昆虫的。他们记录了消耗昆虫的数量，并分析了结果，显示了他们对植物学和生态学的理解。

Overall, the Grade 2 Science Fair at Tsinglan School was a success. The students' hard work and enthusiasm for science were evident in their projects, which showcased their creativity and scientific knowledge. It was impressive to see them tackle complex scientific concepts with such enthusiasm and understanding. They are sure to achieve great things in the future.

总体而言，本次清澜山学校二年级的科学展是成功的。同学们的努力和对科学的热情、创造力、和对科学知识的理解均在他们的项目中得以体现。看到他们以这样的热诚和感悟来处理复杂的科学概念，确实令人印象深刻。相信同学们未来一定会取得伟大的成就。

文章转载自：【清澜山学校TsinglanSchool】