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History and Geography Department: G6 "A Walk through Chinese History" Exhibition Opens

May 20, 2026

 Walk through Chinese History

Trace the Origins of China's Timeless Legacy


At noon on May 15th, the skywalk on the 4th floor of the Hsi Building was bustling with activity as the Grade 6 "A Walk Through Chinese History" exhibition officially kicked off. Visitors, holding their "Chinese Historical Dynasty Passports," embarked on a journey exploring 5,000 years of Chinese history.


Opening Auction: Three Student Works Ignite the Crowd

At the start of the exhibition, a lively mock auction ignited the excitement. Three carefully crafted student works took the stage one by one. The first was a large-scale model of the Xia Dynasty's territory, collaboratively created by Ken, Lucas, and Bert from Class 6(6)—an impressive piece. The second work was Ryan from Class 6(4)'s blue-and-white porcelain dried flower artwork, which cleverly blended Yuan Dynasty blue-and-white porcelain elements with modern dried flower art. The third was a collection of outstanding student works, bringing together exemplary projects from all classes.


Before the auction began, each student introduced their work, creative concept, and the dynastic history behind it. As the bidding started, voices rose one after another, prices climbed, and the atmosphere grew increasingly lively. In the end, all three works were successfully sold, and their creators received small pony plush toys as prizes.


Dynasty Treasure Hunt: Takes You Through 5,000 Years

The most popular segment of the event was the "Dynasty Treasure Hunt" game. Upon entering the exhibition area, each student received a "Treasure Hunt Game Passport" and could start their "treasure hunt" from any dynasty. At each booth, the "Dynasty Ambassador" posed questions related to that dynasty. Those who answered correctly received a stamp and a riddle, with the answer pointing to the next dynasty to visit.


Students moved through the exhibition area, following the clues. Students gathered around display boards of dynasties, eagerly answering questions. The prize redemption area was one of the liveliest spots, with many students collecting all 18 stamps and receiving the highest-level prize.


Throughout the game, students not only applied their knowledge of history but also carefully observed the exhibits, as some of the answers were hidden within them. The riddle-based guidance system made each new dynasty feel like an exciting discovery, fully immersing the students in the experience. Learning history was no longer confined to the classroom—it became a journey of exchange and discovery among classmates.


The "Dynasty Ambassadors" provided thoughtful explanations. Standing before their class booths, they patiently introduced the exhibits, answered the questions, and told stories of the dynasties, becoming a unique highlight of the exhibition.


From Stage to Backstage: Multi-Faceted Student Participation

The success of the exhibition opening would not have been possible without the active involvement of students in various roles. During the setup, volunteers arrived early at the skywalk during lunch break, moving display boards, arranging models, and hanging exhibits, transforming the space into a corridor showcasing China's dynastic history.


From completing project works to serving as Dynasty Ambassadors telling historical stories, to selling creative merchandise and volunteering in setup, students participated in different roles, becoming messengers of Chinese history and culture.


Since 2021, the Grade 6 Chinese history project-based learning has completed six years. A photo wall featuring past activities was specially set up in a corner of this year's exhibition, from "Relics and Chinese Civilization" to "Cultural Exchanges Along the Silk Road," from "Exploring Ancient Chinese Philosophers" to "A Walk Through Chinese History". These different themes, projects and activities not only recorded the moments when students explored history, but also reflected the dedication and innovation of the history department teachers over the years.


Although the exhibition opening ceremony has come to an end, the students' journey of historical exploration has not stopped. The 4th-floor skywalk will remain open for all teachers and students to visit. We sincerely thank the students for their hard work and dedication. May everyone continue to pursue their passion and curiosity for learning history. We look forward to seeing even more creative works light up the corridor in the year ahead.













(Written by Chen Liu
Pictures by Ruolin Yan, Ginger Xu, Mengqi Shi, Lu Chen, Chen Liu

Reviewed by Yunuo Li, Jacob Newman, Shiyu Wu)