On May 28, the fifth-grade students of Tsinglan School ushered in an important day of this school year - the graduation project exhibition. They used various presentation methods to propose solutions to the world's problems. In-depth problem research and detailed data analysis reflected the rigorous attitude and excellent ability of the young researchers.

5月28日，清澜山学校五年级的毕业生们迎来了本学年的重要日子——毕业项目成果展。孩子们采取风格多样的呈现方式，为世界难题提出着清澜方案。深入的问题调研和详细的数据分析，体现着小研究者们的严谨态度和卓越能力。

This year the projects involved more than 130 students in 46 teams, carefully produced promotional videos, physical models of waste transformation, eye-catching brochures, unique cultural and creative souvenirs, limited-time charity sales, energy-saving knowledge quizzes, and interactive games. In this event, fifth graders of Tsinglan School showcased an action plan to change the future.

130余位学生，46个小组，精心制作的宣传视频、废物改造的实物模型、引人注目的宣传单、意义独特的文创纪念品、限时义卖、节能知识问答、游戏互动闯关。这不是学校组织了什么新活动，而是清澜山学校五年级的小学生们准备改变未来的行动计划。

It all started with the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Students researched the goals and where specific goals are needed most in the world. Finding real-world examples, the students presented their findings to the class. These findings included a country’s problems, who they affect, and what the country and others in the world are doing to alleviate these issues. 

“I learned that not all kids in the world are the same like us. Some of them cannot talk, cannot walk, or even cannot do simple math problems. I also learned that we should be more patient with them.” ——Alisa Liu (G5-3)

五年级的毕业项目源于联合国的17项可持续发展目标。学年一开始，孩子们就对联合国的可持续发展目标进行了学习和研究，并把目光聚焦在急需解决的子目标上。

随后学生们通过观察和搜集资料寻找现实生活中的例子并向全班同学展示了他们所收集的成果。这些成果包括目前全球存在的问题、这些问题影响的人群以及各个地区解决这些问题所采取的措施。

“我了解到并不是世界上所有的孩子都像我们一样。有些孩子不会说话，不会走路，甚至连简单的数学问题都不会做。我也了解到我们应该对他们更有耐心。”——Alisa Liu (G5-3)

Once thoroughly knowledgeable on the Global Goals, students formed groups and found an issue in the community to address. This is where the hard work began. After forming an action plan, students were tasked with contacting companies, landowners, and government officials. Not only did this require preparation and excellent communication skills, but also a strong amount of confidence to approach adults about such serious matters. 

“Every time we finished a task, there was another task for us to do.” ——Sky Hu (G5-7)

对全球性的目标有了深入的了解后，学生们自发组成了小组，并选定了社区中存在的某个问题来解决。在完成了对问题的详细研究和行动计划后，学生们开始紧锣密鼓地投入行动。为了取得最真实的数据和最好的行动效果，孩子们需要联系不同的社会组织，如政府、公司、福利院、商店和小区物业等来获取进一步的行动许可和资源。这不仅需要大量的前期准备和良好的沟通技巧，还需要足够的自信去与成年人讨论所涉及的严肃问题。

“每次我们完成一项任务后，就会有另一项任务等着我们去做。” ——Sky Hu（G5-7）

Step by step, students worked through their action plans, including various hiccups along the way. Students learned that things do not always go the way we plan, and persevering is the only way forward. It takes time to make a difference, and these scholars put in several hours outside of school time to make their community a better place for others. 

“I learned that it is better to finish early than to rush through all the things.”——Jojo Luo (G5-6)

“It’s hard to find time that is okay for three people.”——Jessica Chen (G5-7)

“During the graduation project, I found out that our companionship became better.”——Jacklyn Liu (G5-6)

学生们一步步地完成着他们的行动计划，也一个个地解决着沿途所遇到的各种困难。在此过程中，学生们充分了解到计划赶不上变化，坚持不懈是唯一前进的道路。任何的改变都是不易的，为了使社区功能不断优化、人类获得更公平更高质量的教育、地球家园能够更美丽……这些小研究者们在课后投入了无数的时间和精力。

“我学到了与其匆匆忙忙地完成所有的事情，不如早点完成。”——Jojo Luo（G5-6）

“很难找到三个人都合适的时间。”——Jessica Chen（G5-7）

“在毕业项目中，我发现我们的友谊变得更好了。” ——Jacklyn Liu（G5-6）

Even when students were on their way to completing their action plans, they then had to devise an inspiring presentation to display their work. This past Tuesday was the culmination of a year’s worth of work and showcased the students’ skills of collaboration, organization, and innovation. More importantly, they not only showed common problems currently faced by all mankind, but also called on more people to join their small actions to solve the big world problems.

“The highlights of this experience were being able to interact with the children by talking and playing with them. We read books and did puzzles. One challenge was getting enough money from the charity sale to donate to the children. At one point, we realized we would not be able to earn the amount of money we planned, so the second time we sold the plants at a higher price, and the problem was solved.” ——Angela Luo (G5-3)

在完成所有行动和反思后，孩子们准备了此次鼓舞人心的毕业项目展，此次展示不仅为了呈现他们的整个项目过程，也展示了学生们的合作、组织和创新能力。更重要的是让大家了解到目前全人类所面临的共同问题并呼吁更多人加入他们的行动，用小小的行动改变去解决全球面临的大问题。

“这次最难忘的经历是能够通过与孩子们交谈和玩耍来互动。我们一起读书、玩拼图。其中的一个挑战是需要通过慈善义卖筹集足够的资金捐赠给特殊儿童。有段时间我们意识到无法筹集到计划中的资金，于是第二次义卖时我们通过给多肉盆绘画来提高美观度，并以更高的价格出售多肉，资金筹集问题得到了解决。——Angela Luo（G5-3）

Congratulations to all the fifth graders for making our society a better place! We believe every act of kindness leaves a positive mark in this world. We hope the students will stick to these beautiful qualities in the days to come, and continue to try and use practical actions to make our world a better place - even a little bit. Finally, thank you to all the parents, students, and staff who came to lend support and learn something new! 

一滴水落入大地，无声无息；一场雨奔流入海，汹涌澎湃；改变世界的，从来都是点滴的汇聚。感谢所有孩子们为使我们的社会变得更美好所付出的努力，我们相信每一份善举都会在这个世界上留下积极的痕迹。世界再大，始于脚下。未来再远，始于少年。愿孩子们在未来的日子里，坚守这些美好的品质，不断尝试并用实际行动让我们的世界——哪怕一点点地——变得更加美好。