Introduction to Our Marine Conservation Club
海洋保护社团介绍
Every Thursday, the Marine Conservation ECA (Extracurricular Activity) becomes a hub of oceanic discovery and hands-on exploration. Led by Grade 11 student leaders: Kitty Ma, Hanna Chang, Jason Qian, and Roddy Li, this student-run club is dedicated to popularizing marine biology and raising awareness about the urgent need for marine conservation.
Our passion is infectious: through club activities, students encounter fascinating ocean creatures like jellyfish, pufferfish, starfish, and crabs right in the classroom. By observing these real-life animals, club members gain a unique, tangible experience that sparks curiosity and deepens their love for marine biology, empowering them to become advocates for ocean conservation.
每周四，海洋保护课外社团（ECA）都会成为探索海洋奥秘与实践体验的中心。由 11 年级学生领袖 Kitty Ma、Hanna Chang、Jason Qian 和 Roddy Li 带领，这个学生自主运营的社团致力于普及海洋生物学知识，并提高大家对海洋保护紧迫性的认识。
我们的热情富有感染力：通过社团活动，学生们能在教室里近距离接触水母、河豚、海星、螃蟹等迷人的海洋生物。通过观察这些真实的动物，社员们获得了独特的切身体验，激发了好奇心，也加深了对海洋生物学的热爱，进而成为海洋保护的倡导者。
A Meaningful Event at Vanke Bilingual School
在万科双语学校的一场意义非凡的活动
Recently, the club extended its educational mission beyond our school campus by delivering a special lecture to Grade 7 students at Vanke Bilingual School. This 45-minute presentation, titled “Conservation of Endangered Marine Organisms,” was designed specifically for Class 3 of the seventh grade. The event highlighted the club’s commitment to outreach and the leaders’ ability to communicate complex scientific ideas with clarity and enthusiasm.
最近，社团将教育使命拓展到了校园之外，为万科双语学校七年级学生举办了一场特别讲座。这场时长 45 分钟的讲座题为《濒危海洋生物保护》，专门为七年级 3 班设计。活动充分展现了社团对科普传播的坚定承诺和使命担当，更彰显了学生领袖们以清晰逻辑和饱满热情传递复杂科学知识的卓越能力。
Inspiration
灵感来源
The inspiration to host a lecture for younger students came from a genuine desire to ignite curiosity and foster environmental responsibility at an early age. As Kitty Ma shared, “We believe that introducing marine conservation to younger students can plant the seeds for lifelong interest and stewardship. By making science accessible and exciting, we hope to inspire the next generation to care for our oceans.” The idea was also sparked by positive feedback from previous activities, where younger students expressed awe and fascination during hands-on sessions, confirming the impact of interactive learning.
为低年级学生举办讲座的灵感，源自于在早期激发好奇心、培养环境责任感的真诚愿望。正如 Kitty Ma 所说：“我们相信，向低年级学生介绍海洋保护知识，能为他们埋下终身热爱与守护海洋的种子。通过让科学变得触手可及且充满趣味，我们希望激励下一代关爱海洋。” 这一想法也源于此前活动的积极反馈 —— 低年级在实践环节中流露出的惊叹与好奇，印证了互动式学习的影响力。
About the Lecture
关于讲座
During the lecture, each club leader introduced a different endangered marine species: the sunflower sea star, the mauve stinger jellyfish, the vaquita porpoise, and the famously peculiar blobfish. The classroom buzzed with excitement, especially when the leaders brought in live specimens, including a real sea star and marine fish. The students’ reactions ranged from delighted screams to wide-eyed wonder, creating an unforgettable, immersive learning experience. To make the session even more interactive, we actively engaged the students by asking them questions throughout the presentation, encouraging them to think critically and share their ideas about marine conservation. One of the highlights came when we invited the students to come up to the board and draw their own versions of the blobfish—a challenge that sparked laughter and creativity as everyone tried to capture the blobfish’s unique look. This blend of hands-on interaction, lively discussion, and creative activity not only made the information more memorable but also helped students build a personal connection with the fascinating creatures they learned about.
讲座中，每位社团领袖介绍了一种不同的濒危海洋物种：向日葵海星、紫色刺水母、小头鼠海豚，以及长相奇特的水滴鱼。教室中充满了兴奋的氛围，尤其是拿出真实的海星和海水鱼标本时。学生们的反应从惊喜的尖叫到睁大双眼的惊叹，营造了令人难忘的沉浸式学习体验。为了增加互动性，我们在讲座中不断向学生提问，鼓励他们批判性思考并分享对海洋保护的见解。其中一个亮点是邀请学生上台绘制自己心中的水滴鱼 —— 这个挑战引发了阵阵欢笑与创意，每个人都试图捕捉水滴鱼的独特模样。这种实践互动、热烈讨论与创意活动的结合，不仅让知识更加深入人心，也帮助学生与这些迷人的生物建立了情感联结。
Contribution to Our School — SUIS Gubei
对协和古北的贡献
The Marine Conservation Club’s initiatives have made a significant contribution to our school community. By organizing interactive lessons, leading scientific outreach, and fostering a culture of environmental awareness, the club empowers students to become informed, responsible global citizens. Our work not only enriches our science curriculum but also inspires students school-wide to take action for the planet, proving that when passionate leaders share their knowledge, they can truly make waves of positive change.
海洋保护社团的举措为协和古北校园发展注入重要活力。通过策划互动课程、深耕科学传播、厚植环保意识文化，社团持续赋能学生成长为兼具见识与责任感的全球公民。我们的实践不仅为科学课程体系注入新鲜内涵，更激发全校学子以实际行动守护地球——这充分印证：当满怀热忱的倡导者倾囊分享知识时，所凝聚的力量足以掀起推动积极变革的浪潮。
