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In May, the social studies classes at both Gillette Road and Roxboro Road Middle Schools discussed Chinese history. The lessons were taught by Yao Zhang, Suping Wang and Yuanhuan He. Students in grade six were happy to learn about the four great Chinese inventions, the Silk Road, and the great explorer, Zheng He. The students’ interest in silk was aroused, and they asked plenty of questions about it!
In mid-June, Suping Wang and Yao Zhang taught students at Gillette Road Middle School how to write calligraphy. For most students, it was completely new to hold a writing brush, fill it with ink and write Chinese characters. What a fascinating experience for them!
Students show off their calligraphy
At the same time, Yuanhuan He taught students at Roxboro Road Middle School how to fold a special boat, called a Shaoxing boat, which is quite common in Jiangnan, China. The students were amazed by the transportation which the local people use in Jiangnan. They did a great job at completing the boat!