本周，三年级和四年级的学生探讨了不同的政府体制，讨论了他们的偏好，并制作海报，展示各种体制的优缺点，从民主到专制。通过小品表演，他们扮演了独裁者和君主等角色，亲身体验了权力动态。班级还阅读了关于罗马帝国的书籍，思考了古代治理如何影响现代体制。这个单元激发了学生的好奇心，并加深了他们对权力、权利和责任的理解。
This week, Grade 3 and 4 students explored different government systems, discussing their preferences and creating posters to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of various types, from Democracy to Autocracy. Through skits, they acted out scenarios like a Dictator and a Monarchy, gaining a hands-on understanding of power dynamics. The class also read about the Roman Empire, reflecting on how ancient governance influences modern systems. This unit sparked curiosity and deepened their understanding of power, rights, and responsibilities.
数学 | 数字的构造 Math | Number Builders
本周，我们的“小熊”们进行了一次“数字线冒险”，在教室里创建了一条从100,000到200,000的大数字线。学生们随机将数字放置在数字线上，接着，他们分享了自己跨越数字边界的策略。通过这一动手活动，学生们深化了对位值的理解，体验了一次既有趣又富有启发的学习过程！
This week, our Bears went on a “Number Line Adventure,” creating a giant number line from 100,000 to 200,000. Students placed random numbers on the line，they then shared their strategies for crossing number boundaries. This hands-on activity deepened their understanding of place value and made for a fun, engaging learning experience!
读写能力 | 非虚构文本侦探阅读法 Literacy | Non Fiction Detectives
学生们通过学习识别目录、索引、词汇表、图片说明和地图等关键文本特征，掌握了非虚构类书籍的查阅方法。在讨论每个特征的功能后，学生们在书籍中对这些要素进行了标注实践。随后，他们通过阅读关于足球、白头海雕与健康生活等主题的书籍，运用这些文本特征来定位特定信息并回答问题。该训练有效提升了学生使用非虚构类资讯资源的核心能力。
Students learned to navigate non-fiction books by identifying key text features such as the Table of Contents, Index, Glossary, captions, and maps. After discussing each feature, students labeled them in their books. They then explored how these features help locate specific information, using books on topics like soccer, bald eagles, and healthy living to answer questions. This activity helped students develop essential skills in using non-fiction resources effectively.
语文 Chinese
我们聚焦于“责任”和“镇定”等美德，探索了经典文本如《司马光》与《手术台是战场》。学生们受到了贝斯顿医生在战时坚定奉献精神和司马光在紧急情况下冷静勇敢的启发。通过讨论，他们反思了责任在社会中的重要性，并写信给未来的自己，设定个人成长目标。这是一堂富有意义的课，结合了批判性思维、自我反思和追求美德的精神。We focused on virtues like “responsibility” and “composure,” exploring classical texts such as Sima Guang and The Operating Table is a Battlefield. Students were inspired by Dr. Bethune’s unwavering dedication during wartime and Sima Guang’s calm bravery in emergencies. Through discussions, they reflected on the importance of responsibility in society and wrote letters to their future selves, setting personal growth goals. This was a meaningful lesson that combined critical thinking, self-reflection, and the pursuit of virtue.
音乐 | 班级探索二部合唱 Music | Class Explore 2-Part Singing
学生们通过使用Curwen手势，学习了二部合唱，这种方法由著名匈牙利作曲家和教育家佐尔坦·科达伊（Zoltán Kodály）开发，旨在通过身体运动和听力训练来培养音乐技能。学生们分成两组，模仿代表大音阶的手势，专注于音高和和声。这种实践性强的方法结合了现代音乐教育技术，强调体验式学习，帮助学生深入、直观地理解音乐。我们为他们的专注和创造出的美妙和声感到自豪！
Students were introduced to 2-part singing using Curwen hand signs, a method developed by Zoltán Kodály to build musical skills through physical movement and ear training. Divided into two groups, students mirrored the hand signs representing the Major pentatonic scale, focusing on pitch and harmony. This hands-on approach, supported by modern music education techniques, emphasizes experiential learning and helps students develop a deep, intuitive understanding of music. We are proud of their focus and the beautiful harmony they created!
艺术 Art
本周，我们的艺术家们开始了一项有趣的任务，发现世界的视角永远不止一种。课堂以艺术历史的虚拟之旅拉开帷幕，学生们通过“猜风格”游戏进行互动。他们分析了安格尔画作中的完美写实主义、康定斯基作品中的动态能量，以及毕加索的开创性视觉风格，学习识别每个艺术运动背后的核心原则。
Our artists embarked on a fascinating mission to discover that there is never just one way to see the world. The lesson began with a virtual tour through art history, where students played a “guess the style” game. They analyzed the flawless realism of Ingres, the dynamic energy of Kandinsky, and the groundbreaking vision of Picasso, learning to identify the core principles behind each movement.
教室里的能量充满活力，学生们在两种思维模式间自如切换。这一强有力的练习不仅仅是一个艺术项目，它是灵活问题解决、创新思维和创造信心的基础，影响深远，超越了艺术工作室的范畴。
The energy in the room was electric as students seamlessly switched between these two modes of thinking. This powerful exercise is more than just an art project; it’s a foundational building block for flexible problem-solving, innovative thinking, and creative confidence that extends far beyond the art studio.
每周亮点 | 学生与来宾就权利与责任展开交流 Weekly Highlight | Students Engage with Guest Visitors on Rights and Responsibilities
作为“权利与责任”单元的一部分，学生们有幸迎来了几位来自江西省人民对外友好协会的客人。基于”权利与责任体现在人类自我管理方式中”这一核心观点，学生们踊跃展示学习成果。他们热情地分享了自己的见解，并积极提问有关该协会的问题，进一步加深了他们对权利、责任与治理在现实世界中交织的理解。
As part of their unit on Rights and Responsibilities, students had the privilege of welcoming some guest speakers from the “Jiangxi Provincial People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.” The students were excited to showcase their knowledge on the central idea: Rights and responsibilities are reflected in how people govern themselves. They eagerly shared their insights and were enthusiastic to ask questions about the association, deepening their understanding of how rights, responsibilities, and governance intersect in real-world contexts.
