Xishuangbanna Rainforest Ecology Expedition

ASDAN Global Discovery Programs

Authoritative Certificate | Exploration

Schedule Dates Grade Location
R1 Jul.10 - Jul.15,2024 Junior Yunnan
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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.

Xishuangbanna Rainforest Ecology Expedition

Do you know how many plant and insect species remain undiscovered in rainforests?
And how do rainforests affect the global water cycle?

The Earth has two "green lungs", one in the Amazon rainforest in South America, and the other in the Xishuangbanna rainforest in China - the "jade on the Tropic of Cancer". Xishuangbanna rainforest contains rich resources and biodiversity, where the call of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are all lying within. Nature is the walking classroom and the best teacher.

Program Significance

Professional Team
Rainforest conservation experts, eco-tourism staff, experienced guides, forest patrollers, and local residents.
Program Highlights
Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden plant exploration, night tours, birdwatching, exploration of primitive caves, rainforest via ferrata climbing, rainforest wild kitchen, rainforest expedition, and visits to Dai ethnic villages.
Outcomes
ASDAN online reports, research reports, or works submissions to relevant conservation areas or multimedia platforms.

Itinerary

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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

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