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探究

中国文化 CHINESE CULTURE

神奇的东方树叶

奇妙的探究从一片树叶开始。近期，融合班四年级在植物探究单元踏上了一次别开生面的茶文化探究之旅，神奇的东方树叶——茶，蕴含着丰富的历史和文化内涵，与中国人的生活息息相关。

The wonderful exploration began with a leaf. Recently, EMW Primary Grade 4 embarked on an exploration of tea culture within the central idea of Plants are a life sustaining resource for people and other living things. The magical oriental leaves - tea, which contain rich historical and cultural connotations, are closely related to the life of Chinese people.

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化身植物专家的协和学子，通过阅读和提问，率先探究了茶树的结构以及生长周期。紧接着，他们观茶、品茶，了解茶的不同种类和各种有趣的茶传说。

The students were transformed into plant experts and explored the structure and growth cycle of tea trees through reading and questioning. Next, they observed and tasted tea, learning about the different types of tea and various interesting tea legends.

老师从学生们的兴趣入手，分别探究了茶具、茶宠和茶回文，茶的历史演变以及中国各地的茶习俗，深入了解了茶文化的不同表现形式。放眼世界，孩子们探究并对比了不同国家的茶饮文化现象，深切体会到了中国茶文化的传播对世界茶文化形成的深远影响。

Then, starting from the students' interests, each class explored the tea according to different aspects: Tea sets, tea pets and tea palindromes, the history of tea and various tea customs in China, and deeply understood the different forms of tea culture. Next, the students looked around the world, explored and compared the tea culture phenomenon in different countries, and deeply felt the profound influence of the spread of Chinese tea culture on the formation of world tea culture.

学生们立足当下，聚焦当今的茶饮现状开展深入的调查，用折线统计图的形式呈现了研究分析报告。在了解了茶饮市场的发展趋势和消费者的需求后，大家分工合作设计了未来的茶饮空间。

Finally, the students focused on the current situation of tea drinking, conducted in-depth investigations, and presented research and analysis reports in the form of line graphs. After understanding the development trend of the tea beverage market and the needs of consumers, students collaborated to design a future tea space.

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在本周狮楼大厅进行的茶文化探究展上，学生们精美的海报设计，精致的手工作品，创意的茶空间设计，自信的双语讲解，赢得了参展家长、老师和同学们的广泛好评。

At the tea culture inquiry exhibition held in the Lion Building Hall this week, the students' exquisite poster design, exquisite handicrafts, creative tea space design, and confident bilingual explanations won wide praise from the parents, teachers and students at the exhibition.

本次茶文化探究学习联结了课堂内外，拓宽了语文学习和运用的领域，打破了学科边界。学生们在潜移默化中增强了文化自信，发展了创新思维和探究能力，以多样的呈现方式展示了核心素养。我们为四年级丰硕的学习成果喝彩！

This tea culture inquiry learning connects the classroom and the outside world, broadens the field of Chinese learning and application, breaks the boundaries of disciplines, makes students imperceptibly influenced, enhances cultural self-confidence, develops innovative thinking and inquiry ability, and displays core nutrients in a variety of ways. We applaud the productive learning outcomes of our Grade 4 students!

探索桥梁的秘密

桥，作为一道连接两岸的纽带，凝结着人类的智慧与汗水，诉说着岁月的流转与变迁。 先锋班四年级师生以“桥”为载体，通过多种方式感知和理解桥在交通运输、建造技艺、艺术表现、文化传承等方面与人类生活的联系，展开了一场生动有趣的桥文化探究之旅。

Bridge, as a bond that connects two shores, embodies the wisdom and sweat of humanity and tells the story of the passage of time and change. In May, the fourth-grade Pioneer students embarked on a vibrant and fascinating journey of exploring bridge culture, using "bridge" as a medium to break through the boundaries of subjects. They employed various approaches to fully perceive and understand the connections between bridges and human life regarding transportation, cultural heritage, artistic expression, and construction techniques.

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什么是桥？你知道哪些关于桥的知识？从认识不同种类的桥到研究世界各地的桥，孩子们发现桥的建造背后大有文章。桥的地理环境条件、功能需求和文化意蕴决定着它的构造、材料和最终的模样。

What is a bridge? What knowledge do you have about bridges? From exploring different types of bridges to studying bridges around the world, students discovered the intricate artistry behind bridge construction. The geographical environment, functional requirements, and cultural significance of a bridge determines its structure, materials, and final appearance.

什么样的桥最坚固？同济大学桥梁专家党教授的分享点燃了孩子们对探究的渴望。设计构建简单的桥梁模型，模拟桥梁承重实验，通过观察和记录，孩子们对桥梁结构和力学原理有了更深的理解。

What kind of bridge is the strongest? The bridge expert sharing from Tongji University ignited the children's thirst for exploration. They designed and constructed simple bridge models and simulated bridge load experiments. Through observation and recording, they gained a deeper understanding of bridge structures and mechanical principles.

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在古诗词中，桥被赋予了送别、思乡、爱情、历史等众多情感，孩子们把古桥上的楹联、碑文、牌匾拓印下来，写桥、话桥、诵桥……与古人一起见证历史的兴衰沉浮。

Throughout history, bridges are endowed with numerous emotions, such as farewells, homesickness and love. Students traced the couplets, inscriptions, and plaques on ancient bridges, writing about bridges and discussing them, becoming witnesses to the rise and fall of time along with the ancients.

古往今来，有众多艺术家以桥为主题进行了创作，孩子们运用山水画的构图与线条与印象派的光影与色彩，构建出属于自己的桥的意象世界。

Throughout history, numerous artists have used bridges as their creative theme. Students, utilizing the composition and lines of landscape painting, the light, shadow, and colors of Impressionism, construct their own imaginative world of bridges.

在音乐作品中，“bridges”也是一个重要的组成部分，发挥创意、合作完成的音乐编排让孩子们感受到音乐中的“桥”不再仅仅是连接两个地点的物理结构，更是心灵相通的精神纽带。

Did you know that in music compositions, "bridges" are also an important component? Collaboratively creating and arranging music allows students to experience how bridges in music are more than just physical structures connecting two points but also serve as spiritual bonds that connect hearts and minds.

3D打印技术帮助孩子们完美呈现了属于自己的构思设计，桥的形状、长度、高度，一切都是他们掌控的世界。在这个无限的创造空间里，他们从一个个小小的探究者，变成了自信而勇敢的桥梁缔造者。

3D printing technology enables children to materialize their design ideas. The shape, length, and height of the bridge, everything is within their control. In this boundless space of creation, they transform from little explorers into confident and brave bridge creators.

在桥文化的探究旅程中，孩子们来到了以拥有多种多样的桥而闻名的韩湘水博园。在这座古桥博物馆里，一架架桥梁仿佛是展开的篇章，带领孩子们在建筑的艺术与故事中徜徉。

During the journey of exploring bridge culture, students also visited the Hanxiang Water Park. In this ancient bridge museum, each bridge seemed like an unfolded chapter, allowing them to wander amidst the art and stories of architecture.

桥是力的交织与平衡，支撑成桥、跑酷搭桥，孩子们玩得不亦乐乎，面对困难，相互扶持，这种团队合作的精神，如同一座桥梁，将他们紧密地连结在一起，共同创造出无限可能。

Bridges are the intertwining and balancing of forces. Supporting structures and parkour bridging, students play joyfully, building bridges and supporting each other in the face of challenges. This spirit of teamwork, like a bridge, binds them closely together, creating infinite possibilities collectively.

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在龙楼大厅里，一场融合古今中外的“桥”主题探究成果展正在如火如荼地进行中。这里处处闪耀着语言、文学、科技、艺术的光辉，凝聚着老师与孩子们主动探究、团队合作、实践体验的心路历程。

This journey of exploring bridge culture has provided children with boundless inspiration and growth. With their understanding, appreciation, and respect for bridges, students will use their intelligence and creativity to build intricate and sturdy bridges, connecting to a brighter future.

带着理解、欣赏和尊重，中国文化探究给予协和师生无限的启发与成长；同样期待我校独特的跨学科主题探究课程在传承与创新、多元与融合之中结出更多丰硕果实，为孩子连接起更加美好的未来。

文章转载自：【 上海市民办协和双语学校】