Art Class: Designing Rangoli

艺术课堂：设计蓝果丽

In the first week of our art class at the ISASC summer camp, students explored the world of Rangoli design. They learned various skills and techniques to create beautiful Rangoli designs, showcasing their creativity and attention to detail. From traditional to modern interpretations, students demonstrated their appreciation for the art form and improved their artistic abilities through hands-on practice. The colorful and captivating Rangoli creations reflected the students' dedication and imaginative flair, providing a solid foundation for further artistic exploration.

艺术课上，孩子们踏入蓝果丽（印度一种传统地画艺术）设计的绮丽世界。他们不仅掌握了多样技能，更以无限创意编织出绚烂多彩的兰戈利图案，展现了非凡的创造力和对细节的不懈追求。从古典韵味到现代风尚，每一次笔触都透露出对这门艺术的深刻理解与热爱。亲手实践间，艺术能力悄然提升，一幅幅色彩斑斓、引人入胜的兰戈利作品，正是孩子们专注与想象力的璀璨结晶，也为他们未来的艺术探索之路铺设了坚实的基石。

Mathematics Modeling: Bridge Design and Testing

数学建模：桥梁之梦，从设计到实践的跨越

In the Mathematics Modeling class, students engaged in an exciting journey of designing and testing their own bridges using mathematical principles and engineering concepts. They applied their knowledge of geometry, trigonometry, and physics to construct bridge models that could withstand different weights and forces. Through practical experimentation and problem-solving, students explored the structural integrity of their designs, analyzed the effects of various loads, and made adjustments to optimize their bridges for strength and stability. The interactive bridge testing sessions challenged students to think critically, collaborate effectively, and apply mathematical concepts in real-world situations.

在数学建模的课堂上，学生们化身为“小小工程师”，踏上了一场融合数学原理与工程智慧的桥梁设计之旅。他们巧妙运用几何学、三角学与物理学的知识，构建出能够抵御各种挑战的桥梁模型。在实验的舞台上，每一座桥梁都承载着孩子们对结构完整性的深刻思考，对载荷影响的细致分析。通过不断的调整与优化，桥梁的强度与稳定性得以显著提升。这场互动式桥梁测试，不仅锻炼了孩子们的批判性思维与团队协作能力，更让他们在实践中深刻体会到数学概念的无穷魅力与实用价值。

Students splashed their way through the first week of Summer camp with skills, style and speed. Each lesson had a skill focus supported by a game, and then lessons would usually end with them improving individual skills. Our first lesson was all about getting to know one another, learning what each swimmer could and couldn't do, how to enter & exit the water safely, how long we could or couldn't float, and how far and fast we could propel our bodies through the water. The second class had students focusing on submerging their bodies, whether just their face or their entire bodies 2 meters down. We jumped, dove and torpedoed our bodies underwater trying to pick up an item from the floor with our hands and feet, or aiming for an underwater hoop. By Wednesday we were on a role, and students worked on propulsion, specifically how to flutter kick. Some could move themselves across a lane (2.5m) repeatedly, some moved themselves 100m, but all improved. Our final lesson of the week focused on the important survival skill of treading water, how to use our air capacity and hands to keep our heads above water without using our feet. Some students kept afloat for 20min without ever needing help, others could float for 20 seconds for their first time. It was a great week in the water!

夏令营首周，学生们在游泳技巧、风格与速度上尽情探索。每堂课均紧扣核心技能，穿插趣味游戏，最终以个人技艺的飞跃作为完美落幕。首课，我们共筑友谊桥梁，深入探索每位泳者的能力图谱——安全入水出水的要领、浮力极限的探索、以及水下动力学的初体验，每一项都让学生对自身能力有了全新认知。周二（第二节课上），学生们已经开始勇敢挑战自我，从面颊轻触水面到全身潜入两米深蓝的怀抱，每一次下潜都是勇气与自信的增长。水下世界成为他们的舞台，跳跃、俯冲间尽显灵动，模拟发射“鱼雷”、精准捕捉水下目标，手脚并用间，乐趣与技能并蓄。周三，角色扮演为课堂添彩，学生们化身为水中勇士，专注研习推进力之精髓，特别是那震撼人心的飞踢技巧。无论是小道上的反复磨砺，还是百米征途的勇敢尝试，每位学生都在自己的赛道上书写着进步的篇章。最后一节课聚焦于“踩水”这项生存艺术，学生们学会利用有限的空气与双手的力量，在不借助双脚的情况下，让头部悠然浮于水面之上。有人轻松驾驭，享受无拘无束的20分钟漂浮时光；有人虽初尝胜果，但那20秒的漂浮瞬间，已足以铭记于心。这一周，水上活动不仅是一场场视觉盛宴，更是学生们勇气、智慧与成长的璀璨绽放！

The first week of Discovery Camp at ISA Science City was a whirlwind of excitement and learning! Campers of all ages dove into the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) by exploring core concepts and how they work together to create real-world solutions.

爱莎科学城学暑期探索营首周，掀起了一场席卷心灵的STEM学习风暴！不同年龄段的探索者们，携手踏入科学、技术、工程与数学的奇幻殿堂，共同编织现实解决方案的斑斓画卷。

Younger campers got their hands dirty with a variety of engaging activities. They built amazing dual-use wind-powered cars that could zoom across the floor and even navigate the learner's swimming pool! Through this activity, they explored concepts like push, pull, drag, motion, and air resistance, all in a fun and interactive way. Continuing their exploration of creation, they also built their own table lamps with small LED lights, learning valuable skills in following instructions to bring their designs to life.

低龄的小勇士们，在趣味横生的活动中尽情挥洒创意，双手虽沾满探索的印记，却绘就了不凡的成就。他们匠心独运，打造出两栖风力汽车，既能陆地驰骋，亦能水中遨游，让推力、拉力、阻力、运动与空气阻力的奥秘，在欢笑与实践中跃然眼前。更甚者，他们以LED微光为笔，绘制出个人专属的台灯梦想，将设计图纸上的每一个细节，精心转化为现实中的璀璨光芒，学会了将想象变为现实的魔法。

Older campers took to the skies with a parachute challenge! They delved into the working principles of parachutes, including launch mechanics and how air resistance affects different materials and shapes. This knowledge was then put to the test in a thrilling design challenge: dropping an egg from the sixth floor and ensuring its safe landing with the help of a parachute they designed themselves. Students brainstormed creative solutions using air cushioning, bubble wrap, and innovative parachute attachments to protect their eggs.

高年级的小精英们，则勇敢地踏上了跳伞科学的征途。他们深入剖析降落伞的奥秘，从发射力学的精妙到空气阻力对材质与形态的微妙影响，无不了然于胸。随后，一场从六楼跃下的鸡蛋守护战，将所学知识推向极限考验。学生们智慧碰撞，奇思妙想层出不穷，气垫、气泡膜与创新降落伞附件，共同编织成守护鸡蛋的坚固盔甲，展现了非凡的团队协作与创新能力。在这场惊心动魄的挑战中，他们不仅守护了脆弱的生命，更守护了对科学无尽探索的热情与梦想。

The first week of Science class at ISASC Discovery Camp was an absolute blast! We kicked off the week by emphasizing the importance of lab safety, ensuring that all the students understood the necessary precautions to take during experiments.

首周科学课程，绝对是璀璨夺目的科学盛宴！我们从根源出发，严正重申实验室安全的金规铁律，确保每位学子都能铭记于心，安全无忧地遨游于知识的海洋。这一周，我们以实践为舟，理论为帆，深入探索科学的浩瀚星空。其中，扩散现象的揭秘尤为引人入胜，学生们亲眼见证物质间无形的交融与扩散，仿佛目睹了自然界的微妙魔法。分离技术的解锁，更是赋予了他们一双慧眼，学会依据物质特性，巧妙分离，展现了科学的智慧与魅力。

Throughout the week, we delved into various scientific concepts through hands-on experiments. One of the highlights was exploring diffusion, where students witnessed substances spreading and mixing on their own. They also learned about separation techniques, gaining valuable knowledge on how to separate different substances based on their properties. Another exciting experiment involved hydroponics, where students learned about how plants can possibly grow on Mars without soil. However, the most thrilling experiment of the week was undoubtedly when we delved into rocket science. The students had a chance to witness the power of chemical reactions through an erupting experiment. This allowed them to investigate how chemical reactions can be harnessed to propel rockets into space. Students actively engaged in scientific exploration, honing their skills in scientific investigation.

而水培实验的绿色奇迹，则引领学生们踏上一场未来农业的奇幻之旅，想象着火星上植物无土而生的壮丽景象，激发了他们对未知世界的好奇与向往。但论及本周高潮，非火箭科学莫属！学生们亲手点燃化学反应的火花，目睹火箭模型在喷发实验中一飞冲天，那一刻，化学的魔力与航天的梦想交织在一起，点燃了他们探索宇宙、逐梦星辰的壮志豪情。

Overall, the first week of Science class was filled with excitement, curiosity, and discovery. The students left each session with a deeper understanding of scientific concepts and a newfound passion for exploration. We can't wait to see what the upcoming weeks have in store for us at Discovery Camp!

总而言之，第一周的科学之旅，满载着兴奋、好奇与发现的宝藏。每一堂课的落幕，都是学生们科学认知的一次飞跃，心中探索之火愈燃愈烈。我们满怀期待，眺望接下来的探索营时光，相信定能带来更多惊喜与启迪，引领学生们在科学的征途上勇往直前！

The students engaged in many different sports and activities during the daily team challenge. They competed in different obstacle relays, capture the flag game, dodgeball, archery, etc. In the afternoon the students were taking swimming classes focusing on entering the water, water treading, floating, submerging and swimming under the water. On Friday we had a Sports day where the students competed for their team. They engaged in different activities with each activity giving their team a certain number of points. They were tired at the end, but they had lots of fun!

在每日的团队协作竞技场上，学生们投身于一场场别开生面的运动盛宴，体验着多样活动的无限乐趣。从充满挑战的障碍接力赛，到智慧与速度并重的夺旗游戏，再到策略与反应交织的躲避球竞技，乃至精准技艺展现的射箭对决，每一场较量都激发了他们内心深处的激情与斗志。游泳课程中，学生们在水波的轻抚下，逐步掌握入水的优雅、踩水的稳健、漂浮的宁静、潜泳的深邃以及水下游泳的自由。每一次划水，都是对自我极限的一次探索与超越。周五，学生们以团队之名，再次踏上荣耀的征程。他们参与的每一项项目都考验着团队的协作与个人的实力，同时也为团队累积着宝贵的分数。在这场集体荣耀的追逐中，虽然疲惫，但那份由内而外的喜悦与满足，却如同夏日阳光般灿烂夺目。

First week of Discovery Camp was filled with engaging and fun activities! Our morning rallies kickstart the day with singing, dancing, and various themes throughout the week. This is followed by a morning of STEM focused activities involving experiments and creations. Around 11:30am every morning we meet in the gymnasium for a daily physical challenge designed by Mr. Todd. This is followed by a lunch break which leads them to creative arts and music class. Students then get to do swimming and Language Arts. Our Language Arts classes have looked at Science themed activities including constellations, invisible forces, and class readings of the prehistoric era. We wrap the day up with a snack in the afternoon, dance, and a reflection for the day before the kids head home. We are looking forward to another exciting week ahead at Discovery Camp!

探索营首周，趣味盎然，活力四射！每日清晨，我们以欢歌笑语和多彩主题晨会揭开序幕，为STEM探索之旅预热。上午，STEM活动如火如荼，实验与创意并蓄，激发无限想象。午前，体育馆内，Todd先生的体育挑战点燃激情，活力满满。午后，创意美术与音乐课交织，艺术灵感自由流淌。随后，游泳池畔的清凉与语言艺术的深邃并行，科学主题的阅读，如星座奥秘、无形力量、史前传奇，拓宽视野。夕阳西下，点心相伴，舞蹈中回味今日所学，反思中成长。我们满怀期待，迎接探索营下一周的精彩续篇！

Comet class, blasted off into week 1 of Discovery Camp to begin to explore our amazing universe. Through stories, songs and a range of activities they discovered how we can travel to space. Using the Story ‘Whatever Next’ by Jill Murphy, Baby bear was brought to life, and we used our imaginations just like in the story to design and create a range of rockets. We turned cardboard tubes into brightly coloured rocket ships and whooshed them through the air whilst performing ‘Rocketship run’, we also created straw rockets and learned how to blow them far.  Lastly hands on exploration with a variety of space themed play activities allowed our young space explorers to immerse themselves into the wonders of the universe.   

彗星班启程探索宇宙之旅，首周即沉浸于浩瀚星海。故事与歌谣引领，太空之旅跃然眼前。Jill Murphy的《无论下一步是什么》中，熊宝宝勇敢遨游，激发孩子们的无限向往。纸板火箭船色彩斑斓，空中翱翔，伴以“火箭船奔跑”的欢声笑语；稻草火箭则承载着吹向远方的梦想与实验的乐趣。终章，一系列太空游戏，让孩子们化身为小小太空探索者，在宇宙的奇妙中尽情遨游，心向星辰，梦逐宇宙。

During the first week of summer camp as the students "Blasted off into Our Amazing Universe" the Rocket class experienced an engaging and enriching introduction to the wonders of space. Through a variety of activities, the students developed an understanding of the vastness of the universe and the fascinating elements it contains. Reading the books "Whatever Next" by Jill Murphy and "There's No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System" by Tish Rabe sparked the children's imaginations and curiosity about space travel and the objects that make up our solar system.

夏令营首周，火箭班学子踏上了一场扣人心弦、内容充实的太空奇幻之旅，仿佛“翱翔于我们奇妙的宇宙”之中。一系列精心设计的活动，引领他们穿梭于宇宙的广袤无垠，揭开其神秘面纱下的迷人篇章。从Jill Murphy的《无论下一步是什么》到T.奥利弗的《没有地方比得上太空》，再到Tish Rabe的《太空：关于太阳系的一切》，这些书籍如同星辰般点亮了孩子们的心房，激发了他们对太空旅行及太阳系奥秘的无限遐想与好奇。

The highlight of the week was the assembly presentation where the students got to showcase their creativity. With props in hand, the children performed the "Rocketship Run" song and used the rockets they had made in art class. This interactive, multi-sensory experience brought the topic to life in an exciting way. An additional activity that the students thoroughly enjoyed was reciting the "I'm a Little Rocket" rhyme while acting out the motions. This helped reinforce the rocket and space theme through repetition and physical engagement. The combination of storytelling, art, music, and kinesthetic learning provided multiple entry points for the students to explore the wonders of the universe.

本周的高潮莫过于学生们的创意集会演讲，他们以自制火箭为道具，演绎“火箭飞船快跑”之歌，美术课的结晶在此刻熠熠生辉，多感官的沉浸式体验让太空梦想触手可及，激情四溢。而“我是小火箭”儿歌的演绎，更通过动作与声音的双重奏，让火箭与太空的概念在孩子们心中生根发芽，通过重复与身体的律动，加深了对主题的理解与记忆。

This first week laid a strong foundation for the Rocket class to continue their journey of discovery. The varied, hands-on approach kept the children engaged and enthusiastic, and we look forward to seeing their knowledge and curiosity grow in the coming weeks.

讲故事、艺术创作、音乐旋律与动觉学习的巧妙融合，为火箭班的学生们铺设了多条通往宇宙奥秘的探索之路。这一周的丰富实践，不仅点燃了他们的热情之火，更为后续的探索之旅奠定了坚实的基石。我们满怀期待，见证他们在接下来的日子里，知识与好奇心如同星辰般璀璨绽放，不断攀升至新的高度。