STORY: China's schools spark students' passion for rocketry
SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage
DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:07
LOCATION: KUNMING/TIANJIN, China
CATEGORY: EDUCATION

SHOTLIST:
1. various of schools
2. various of students
3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LUO ZIXUAN, Student
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG XINGYI, Student
5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): GAO YANG, Faculty member

STORYLINE:

Many science popularization activities have been held in Chinese schools to inspire students to explore rocket technology. 

At a middle school in Pu'er city, Yunnan Province, science teachers guided over 100 students as they assembled model rockets, performed engine tests, and finally conducted launches.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LUO ZIXUAN, Student
"This event not only improved our hands-on skills but also inspired our love for space technology and our curiosity to explore. It motivates us to continue on the path of science."

In north China's Tianjin, a primary school invited experts to share their stories of technological innovation.

SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG XINGYI, Student
"During this summer vacation, I built a model rocket. With my teachers' help, I designed the model, selected the materials, and felt a great sense of accomplishment once it was complete. I not only gained knowledge about space but also felt the greatness of China's space industry."

SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): GAO YANG, Faculty member
"In many classes, we offer experiments as part of our 'Fun Science' expansion program, such as light and shadow experiments and dissolving substance experiments. We've also integrated interdisciplinary learning fostering students' creativity and multidisciplinary thinking."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kunming/Tianjin, China.
(XHTV)