《探索地球的奥秘：国际部二年级“地球变化”UOI Mini Exhibition精彩回顾》
Exploring Earth’s Secrets: Highlights from the Year 2 'Earth Changes' UOI Mini Exhibition
5月21日，学校体育馆变成了一个热闹的地球科学探索场。我们二年级的小探究员们在这里举行了关于“Earth Changes”的UOI单元Mini Exhibition。
在过去的几周里，我们紧紧围绕着中心思想——地球的变化影响着所有的生物和环境（Earth changes affect all living things and the environment），展开了深入的探究。
为了向大家清晰地展示我们的所学所思考，P2A和P2B班的小伙伴们将展区划分为了三个核心部分。
On May 21st, the school gym was transformed into a lively hub of Earth science exploration. Our young inquirers from Year 2 held their UOI Mini Exhibition on “Earth Changes.”
Over the past few weeks, students have been exploring their central idea: Earth changes affect all living things and the environment.
To clearly present what they had learned and reflected on, students from P2A and P2B divided the exhibition area into three core sections.
第一站：走近地球的不同变化（First Stop: Different types of changes to the Earth）
地球的改变有着不同的节奏和方式。在“Slow Changes（渐变）”展区，P2B的小伙伴带来了关于风化（Weathering）和水蚀（Water Erosion）的发现；P2A的小伙伴则带领大家深入地壳，展示了地球圈层（Earth Layers）以及漫长的渐变循环（Slow Change Cycle）。
而在Fast Changes（突变）”展区，气氛则变得紧张而震撼。火山、风暴、海啸、泥石流、龙卷风、地震和洪水轮番登场。通过前期的资料查阅和Wonder Wall的启发，大家把这些自然现象的特征和规律摸得清清楚楚。
Earth changes occur at different rhythms and in different ways.
In the “Slow Changes” zone, students from P2B shared their discoveries about Weathering and Water Erosion. Meanwhile, the P2A team took visitors on a journey deep beneath the Earth’s surface, showcasing the Earth’s Layers and the Slow Change Cycle that unfolds over long periods of time.
Over in the “Fast Changes” zone, the atmosphere became intense and dramatic. Volcanoes, storms, tsunamis, landslides, tornadoes, earthquakes, and floods took center stage one after another. Through research and inspiration from the Wonder Wall, our young learners developed a deeper understanding of the characteristics and patterns of these powerful natural phenomena.
第二站：探寻原因与生命连接（Second Stop: Reasons & Connections）
了解了现象后，我们更想探究深层的原因：地球为什么会改变？面对自然灾害，生物又是如何应对的？在“Effects”展区，P2B的小伙伴重点展示了人类如何适应环境（How Human Adapt）以及灾后如何互相帮助（Helping After Disasters）。为了让抽象的原理更直观，每个小组都动手制作了精细的实验模型。更厉害的是，部分小组还化身“小导演”，现场播放了大家合作拍摄的极端天气发生时的安全指引视频，向观众科普防灾避险的实用知识。
After learning about these phenomena, students became even more curious about the reasons behind them: Why does the Earth change? And how do living things respond when natural disasters occur?
In the “Effects” zone, students from P2B focused on how humans adapt and helping one another after disasters.
To make abstract concepts more concrete, each group created detailed experimental models by hand. Even more impressively, some teams became “little directors” and screened collaborative safety guide videos about extreme weather events, sharing practical disaster prevention and emergency response knowledge with visitors.
第三站：共同守护蓝色星球（Third Stop: Protecting Our Planet Together）
本次展览最令人心动的环节，莫过于我们的“Our Pledges”区域。我们向所有前来参观的老师、家长和同学们发起了号召，邀请大家在认真阅读我们的四大承诺后，郑重地签下自己的名字：
1 保护土壤： 多种植绿色植物，减少纸张浪费，防止水土流失。
2 家庭防灾： 和家人一起在家里寻找安全的应急避险角落，传播防灾知识。
3 关注动物： 留意身边动物的异常行为，因为它们往往能先于人类感知到地球的变化。
4 分享知识： 成为知识传播者，向至少三个人分享关于火山或地球圈层的安全科学知识。
看着签名墙上密密麻麻的签名，我们深深地感受到了作为“地球小公民”的责任与成就感。
The most heartwarming part of the exhibition was undoubtedly the “Our Pledges” area. We invited all visiting teachers, parents, and students to carefully read our four pledges and sign their names in support:
Protect the Soil: Plant more greenery, reduce paper waste, and help prevent soil erosion.
Be Prepared at Home: Work with your family to identify a safe emergency spot at home and share disaster preparedness knowledge.
Watch the Animals: Pay attention to unusual animal behavior, as animals often sense changes in the Earth before humans do.
Share What You’ve Learned: Become a knowledge ambassador and share safety facts about volcanoes or Earth’s layers with at least three people.
Seeing the wall filled with signatures gave us a deep sense of responsibility and achievement as young global citizens.
短短一天的成果展示，凝聚了整个二年级师生的探究汗水。从最初的满脑子疑问，到今天能够自信地向前来观展的社群成员面对面讲解，我们不仅学到了科学知识，更理解了生命与自然的紧密连接。感谢所有前来为我们加油鼓劲的爸爸妈妈和老师们，让我们在下一次探究旅程中再见！
This one-day showcase was the culmination of the hard work and curiosity of the entire second year level — students and teachers alike. From being full of questions at the very beginning, to confidently explaining their findings face-to-face with visiting community members today — we have not only learned scientific knowledge, but also come to understand the deep connection between life and nature.
Thank you to all the parents and teachers who came to cheer us on. We'll see you on our next inquiry adventure!
This one-day showcase was the culmination of the curiosity, inquiry, and hard work of the entire Year 2 community — students and teachers alike. From beginning with countless questions to confidently explaining findings face-to-face with visiting community members, students not only gained scientific knowledge, but also developed a deeper understanding of the close connection between life and nature.
Thank you to all the students, parents and teachers who came to support and encourage the Year 2 students. We look forward to seeing everyone again on our next inquiry adventure!
