If the first day was about immersing in culture and etiquette, the second day, led by School Mom’ Ms. Wendy, moved the classroom to the forefront of scientific innovation—the Shenzhen Bay Laboratory.
At the Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, the students got up close to cutting-edge research equipment, listened to the little-known stories of top scientists' struggles, and felt the technological innovation and rigorous, pragmatic scientific atmosphere in the field of life sciences.
Following this, a fascinating science lecture titled ‘The World of Mosquitoes’ was delivered by Dr. Zhang Heng of Shenzhen Bay Laboratory in a humorous and accessible manner. Questions like ‘Why do only female mosquitoes bite humans?’ and ‘How do mosquitoes grow?’ immediately captured the children's curiosity. When Dr. Zhang revealed the ‘secret weapons’ hidden in a mosquito's mouthparts (a cutting blade, suction tube, anaesthetic, and anticoagulant injection tube), the children erupted in awe! Courage was demonstrated through their willingness to explore the unknown, while cooperation was evident in their focused observation and discussion.
The highlight was undoubtedly the opportunity to operate a microscope hands-on! From mosquito eggs, larvae, pupae to adult mosquitoes, the children held their breath, witnessing the intricate transformations of life forms. The marvelous sights of the microscopic world unfolded before their eyes, and the joy of focus and discovery was an experience that could not be replicated in the classroom.
The afternoon exploration journey moved to the Shenzhen Brain Science and Technology Industry Innovation Centre. Here, the profound field of brain science was cleverly transformed into an engaging interactive experience. The ‘brain scale model’ allowed children to intuitively grasp the complexity of this command centre; the ‘cell science education booth’ vividly presented the microscopic neural world. Through carefully designed mind-controlled arm-wrestling and mind-controlled racing games, children immersed themselves in a wonderful journey of exploring the brain. This was not only about acquiring knowledge but also about recognising and stimulating their own potential.