To nurture children’s patriotism and spark their curiosity for science, the Xiansheng Storytelling Team’s Pipeline Protection Volunteer Group visited Lingshan Road Primary School on the afternoon of December 5. The group delivered two interactive themed activities—“Childhood Dreams” and “I’m a Little Energy Engineer”—for more than 50 first-grade students, guiding them to appreciate love for the country and explore the wonders of energy through listening and hands-on practice.
Childhood Dreams: A Red Flag in Little Hands, A Big Heart for the Nation
In the first session, student presenter Sun Wen introduced the “Childhood Dreams” theme with a lively slideshow and child-friendly language. She explained the origin of China’s national flag, its symbolism, and the meaning of the five stars, while sharing stories of earlier generations’ dedication and perseverance. The session featured active Q&A interactions, with enthusiastic participation from students.
After the Q&A, volunteers organized a small national-flag craft workshop. Students received red cardstock and other materials and were guided step by step through folding, pasting, and assembling their flags. The children completed their own creations independently.
Energy Discovery: Little Engineers Show Their Skills
In the second session, student presenter Lu Zengyuqi introduced the theme “I’m a Little Energy Engineer.” Using illustrated courseware, she explained basic knowledge about energy sources such as petroleum and natural gas. She compared oil and gas pipelines to “steel dragons,” helping students understand how pipelines transport energy and why protecting them matters.
The session then moved to a pipeline model-building activity. Volunteers distributed colorful pipe-building blocks and assigned the task of “building a safe energy-transport pipeline model.” Working in teams with shared roles, students assembled multiple pipeline models and presented their results to the group.
Throughout the event, students remained highly engaged—actively answering questions, participating in hands-on tasks, and sharing what they learned with volunteers at the end. By combining “storytelling + practice,” the activity integrated patriotic education with science outreach, helping students deepen their love for the country while developing interest in energy science and engineering.
Wang Leyang, head of the Pipeline Protection Volunteer Group, noted that the team will continue refining its volunteer-service content and organizing more high-quality themed activities, accompanying children as they strengthen their ideals, explore the unknown, and grow with both patriotic spirit and scientific curiosity.
