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This term, EY3 students embarked on an exciting journey of discovery through their Unit of Inquiry, “Where We Are in Place and Time.” The central idea—understanding how people use a variety of tools and processes to learn about and record their past—guided students through a rich and engaging learning experience.
本学习阶段，幼儿园中班的孩子们围绕探究单元《时空之境》开启了一场趣味满满的探索之旅。本单元核心理念为：了解人类借助多样工具与方式，探寻、记录过往岁月。以此为指引，孩子们沉浸式开展了丰富生动的探究学习。

Dino Discovery: Little Palaeontologists
化石秘语｜小小古生物家

The unit began with a personal connection, as students explored their own histories. They shared stories about their families and important events in their lives, helping them develop a sense of identity and belonging. By creating simple timelines, students began to understand the concepts of past, present, and future in a meaningful and age-appropriate way.
探究单元学习从贴近自身的生活故事切入，孩子们探索属于自己的成长过往。大家踊跃分享家庭故事与人生重要瞬间，逐步建立自我认知与归属感。通过制作简易时间轴，幼儿以符合自身年龄的直观方式，理解过去、现在与未来的时间概念。

As their understanding grew, students investigated how people long ago recorded their experiences. They explored cave art and Greek pottery, discovering that early humans used drawings and objects to tell stories and communicate ideas. This helped students recognise that recording information is a practice that has existed for thousands of years.
随着认知不断拓展，孩子们开始研究古人记录生活的方式。我们一同欣赏原始洞穴壁画、古希腊陶器纹饰，发现远古人类依靠图画、器物讲述故事、传递想法，也由此明白：记录信息的行为，已延续数千年之久。

A major highlight of the unit was learning about dinosaurs and fossils. Students discovered that fossils are clues from the past that help us understand how living things once existed. They were introduced to the role of palaeontologists, learning about the careful tools and processes used to uncover and study fossils. This knowledge came to life during a hands-on dinosaur dig experience at school, where students acted as “junior palaeontologists,” practising excavation skills with care and precision.
恐龙与化石探究是本单元一大亮点。孩子们知晓化石是留存于岁月的线索，能帮助我们还原远古生物的生存模样；同时认识古生物学家这份职业，了解挖掘、研究化石所需的专业工具与严谨流程。在校园内，我们还开展了实景模拟恐龙挖掘实践，化身小小古生物学家，小心翼翼练习化石发掘，将课堂知识具象化。

Museum Trip: Travel Back to Prehistory
馆内漫游｜穿越史前

The culmination of the unit was a memorable field trip to the Grandview Museum of Natural Science. The museum provided an immersive environment filled with fascinating exhibits and interactive learning opportunities. Students were amazed by the life-sized dinosaur models and the extensive collection of fossils, minerals, and specimens from around the world—including the rare Medusaceratops fossil.
本次单元学习的收官环节，是意义非凡的正佳自然科学博物馆户外探究学习。馆内沉浸式展厅、趣味互动展项，为孩子们搭建了立体学习场景。一比一还原的恐龙模型、来自全球各地的化石、矿物与生物标本令孩子们惊叹不已，其中珍稀的美杜莎角龙化石更是收获满满目光。

During the visit, students made meaningful connections between their classroom learning and real-world experiences. They explored fossil displays and asked thoughtful questions about how dinosaurs lived, what they ate, and why they became extinct. Their curiosity and enthusiasm were evident throughout the visit.
参观途中，孩子们顺利串联起课堂所学与真实实景。驻足化石展区，主动抛出充满思考的问题：恐龙如何生活、以何为食、又是怎样灭绝，全程满怀好奇，热情高涨。

In addition to the dinosaur exhibits, students explored ancient Chinese history, learning about Oracle Bone Script, one of the earliest forms of Chinese writing. Through a guided experience, they discovered how people in the past recorded information using symbols carved into bones. Inspired by this learning, students created their own symbolic art pieces, deepening their understanding through creativity and hands-on expression.
除恐龙展区外，孩子们还走进中华古文明展区，认识中国最早成熟文字之一 —— 甲骨文。在讲解员的引导下，了解古人在甲骨上刻写符号、记录信息的方式。受此启发，孩子们自主创作专属符号艺术作品，在动手创作中深化对古代记事方式的理解。

Throughout the unit and the field trip, students demonstrated key IB Learner Profile attributes, particularly as Inquirers, Thinkers, and Communicators. They asked questions, shared their ideas confidently, and reflected on their learning experiences.
整个单元学习与博物馆研学过程中，孩子们充分展现 IB 学习者特质，尤为凸显勤于探究、善于思考、乐于沟通三大素养：主动发问、自信表达观点，认真总结梳理自身收获。

Student-Created Timeline Artworks
学生时间轴作品

Overall, this unit provided a meaningful and engaging exploration of how we learn about the past. The visit to the Grandview Museum of Natural Science was a highlight that brought learning to life, inspiring curiosity and a deeper appreciation for history, science, and the world around us.
本次单元学习带领孩子们深度探索人类追溯历史的多元方式。正佳自然科学博物馆的参观之旅更是为本次探究画上精彩一笔，让书本知识走出课堂，充分点燃孩子们的求知欲，引导他们心怀敬畏，读懂历史、科学与我们身处的广阔世界。