Our Community
——— 双语二年级探究单元学习活动（1）
最近，双语部二年级的小朋友们结束了探究课第一单元“我们的社区”的学习。在学习过程中，小朋友们围绕着“一个能满足人们需求的社区的功能和变化”展开研究和学习。
We're excited to share the highlights of what our Grade 2 students have been up to during their first unit, "Our Community." The central idea of this unit was, "A community functions and changes to meet the needs of its members." Let's take a closer look at the engaging activities and lessons that our students experienced.
发现社区功能:
小朋友们在外教老师的带领下认识社区里的人、地点和交通工具。通过讨论和头脑风暴，他们掌握了构成我们日常生活基础的错综复杂的关系网。
Discovering Our Community:
Our journey started by exploring the concept of "community" itself. We asked our young learners to think about the people, places, and vehicles that make our community thrive. Through discussions and brainstorming sessions, they began to grasp the intricate web of relationships that form the foundation of our daily lives.
灯光、相机、行动-创建社区视频:
最令人兴奋的活动之一是“成为视频创作者”! 他们通过制作视频展示社区的各个方面。带着智能手机和热情，他们捕捉到了周围环境的美丽。通过这个项目，小朋友们由衷地欣赏对他们生活的社区。
Lights, Camera, Action - Creating Community Videos:
One of the most exciting activities was when our students became filmmakers for a day! They embarked on a mission to create videos showcasing various aspects of their community. Armed with smartphones and enthusiasm, they captured the beauty and functionality of their surroundings. Through this project, students not only honed their technical skills but also developed a profound appreciation for their community.
社区工作者:
小朋友们还认识了社区工作者的不同角色和承担的责任。社区工作者们承担了保护社区安全、保障人们健康等等重要的任务，小朋友们还为不同的职业建立了职业小档案。小朋友们通过这个活动表达了对那些不知疲倦地工作以满足我们社区需求的人的感激和尊重。
Community Helpers Profiles:
Our Grade 2 students explored the different roles and responsibilities that community helpers undertake. They took on the task of creating profiles for these essential individuals who keep our community safe, healthy, and vibrant. This activity allowed them to express gratitude and respect for the people who work tirelessly to meet the needs of our community.
社区地图:
地图以一种独特的方式将我们与周围环境联系起来。小小制图师有机会为他们的社区绘制地图。这个练习不仅具有教育意义，而且还鼓励他们从新的角度看待他们的社区，确定关键的地标，并学习如何将人物、场所、功能组合在一起。
Community Mapping:
Maps have a unique way of connecting us with our surroundings. Our young cartographers had the opportunity to create maps of their community. This exercise was not only educational but also encouraged them to see their neighborhood from a new perspective, identifying key landmarks and learning how everything fits together.
创造自己的社区:
本单元最有创意的一个地方是让学生设计他们自己的社区。小朋友们化身为城市规划者和梦想家，决定他们的社区如何运作和发展。每个学生都说能出他们所在社区的名字，甚至扮演了其中的一个社区工作者，展示了他们对真实社区运作方式的深刻理解。
Inventing Their Own Communities:
One of the most creative aspects of this unit was when students designed their very own community. They became urban planners and visionaries, deciding how their communities would function and evolve. Each student named their community and even acted as a person within it, demonstrating a deep understanding of the way our real communities function.
撰文：Weston, Ellie
摄影：Mac, Weston, Ellie
