Sanya West Island Coral Reef Ecosystem Expedition
Sanya West Island Coral Reef Ecosystem Expedition
ASDAN Global Discovery Programs
Authoritative Certificate | Exploration
| Schedule | Dates | Grade | Location |
| R1 | Jul.17th - Jul.22nd,2024 | Junior | sanya |
ASDAN Global Discovery Programs
ASDAN China and Discovery Education have officially collaborated to introduce the rich educational resources of Discovery into global discovery. Through activity design, this collaboration aims to innovate traditional educational models and create high-quality interdisciplinary learning experiences in science, STEM, humanities, and social sciences.
Knowledge→Action→Empower→Growth→Recognition
The ASDAN Global Discovery Programs aims to discover the potential of each student, cultivate independent awareness and core competencies through social and natural exploration.
Sanya West Island Coral Reef Ecosystem Expedition
Is coral an animal or a plant? Does coral bleaching signify death?
West Island, the only island in Hainan with indigenous inhabitants, boasts a history of 500 years as an ancient fishing village community. In this marine area, abundant marine resources gracefully move in the sparkling seawater, and Xidao acts as the guardian of this natural treasure trove. However, with the progress of tourism development, environmental conservation faces unprecedented threats, making sustainable development a topic of great concern. Students will actively participate in community development, offering ideas and strategies for mutual prosperity, contributing to protect the island's ecology and fishing village culture, and jointly building a truly ecologically harmonious island.
Program Significance
Professional Team
Leaders of coral reef conservation charities, marine research experts, heads of tourism development companies, West Island visitors, West Island fishermen.Program Highlights
Plastic tourism souvenirs creating, ecological clamming, beach music concerts, village nightlife.Outcomes
ASDAN online reports, research reports, or works submissions to relevant conservation areas or multimedia platforms.
Itinerary
Photo Gallery
Why Us
Official Collaboration and Authoritative Certificates
This project is based on the science curriculum and certification system of the Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN) and Discovery Education. After completing the project, students will receive three authoritative certificates: ASDAN UK Certificate, Discovery Education Certificate, and ASDAN Global Discovery Certificate.
Diversified Activities: Exciting Exploration by "Junior Science Explorers"
From mysterious rainforests to boundless oceans, from ancient ceramics to precious artifacts, whether in social sciences or environmental ecology, students can freely choose interested activities, enhancing their knowledge and practical skills.
Interdisciplinary Scientific Knowledge: Studying within the STEM/Science Curriculum Framework
The ages of 11-15 are a crucial period for personality formation, witnessing a deeper understanding of interdisciplinary knowledge in STEM. Through a hands-on approach, students will explore a wide range of museum knowledge in natural science, geography, physics, biology, humanities, archaeology, astronomy, art, language, etc., experiencing the joy of integrating science into life. They will expand horizons and cultivate curiosity, leadership, teamwork, and resilience.
Outcomes of Project-Based Learning: Discovery Science Portfolio
The project emphasizes academic output. Each student will complete works such as expedition logs, workshops and presentations, public performance, recording their highlights of exploration and materials for future studies. Submit your work to the MILSET STEM Photo Contest to win global awards!
Support: Professional Team and Fun Workshops
Collaborating with local conservation areas, organizations, and cultural institutions with years of experience, each program will be equipped with professional leaders. They will guide students to complete diversified explorations to experience the daily work of science explorers. This includes discovery science storytelling, teamwork, and other workshops.
Safety: Ensuring Safety
With extensive local experience, leaders will accompany students throughout the expedition. Our accommodations prioritize safety, cleanliness, and hygiene. All students have access to medical and travel insurance, and in case of illness, staff will immediately accompany students to the hospital and handle insurance matters. Before the expedition, a check-list and safety guide will be provided, and a risk assessment will be conducted for the activity site.
Academic Outputs
Output（1）
research report: visible outcomes beneficial to real social issues
Output（2）
academic portfolio：an unique academic report records your volunteering service
Output（3）
real volunteering story：volunteering stories highlight your PS
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Qualification and Authoritative Certificates
ASDAN UK Science Certificate (UCAS Official Recommendation)
Discovery Education Certificate
ASDAN Global Discovery Certificate
ASDAN Global Discovery
Think Explore Discover
/ What do you need for global discovery?
/ The first step to becoming a scientist
/ How to explore the world like a scientist?
/ How can coral reefs and fishing villages “reach cooperation”?
/ Coral reef guide in the intertidal zone of Western Island
/ Does coral bleaching indicate illness?
/ Talk to sea turtles as a biologist
/ The scientific protection of sea turtles
/ The environment for the survival of sea turtles
/ The impact of mangroves on the local ecological environment
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