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The Archaeology Lab is staffed entirely by volunteers and college students. We encourage anyone who is interested to get in touch with us. As a volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to:

●dig in areas that scientists think contain objects that show how the local people lived.

●sort soil through big screens to find small items like old pipes, nails, and Indian artifacts (器物).

●smooth the units to reveal color and texture patterns that provide evidence of how the land was used.

●wash and identify recovered artifacts.

If you are interested in regularly volunteering, we encourage you to consider creating your own research project. You can:

●develop original research questions.

●create procedures to answer those questions.

●do the research with support from assistant volunteer scientists.

●write reports about the methods and findings.

Age and time commitment

Minimum age is 16.

Minimum time commitment is three 3-hour visits.

Days/times

The lab is active on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., but volunteers don't need to stay the entire day.

To sign up or for more information

Contact Rachael Mady, SERC Participatory Science Coordinator, at MadyR@si.edu or 443-482-2276.

Emma stared at her laptop screen, her fingers over the keyboard. The cursor (光标) blinked in the empty text box of the blog she had just created. "My Journey to Self-Acceptance" read the title, but the words felt too big, too exposed. Taking a deep breath, she began to type: "Today, I failed my math test again. I feel like I'm drowning in expectations — from my parents, my teachers, even myself. Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever be good enough." Her finger hesitated over the delete button, but something inside pushed her to hit 'publish'. Almost immediately, her heart started racing. What if someone from school saw this? What if they thought she was weak?

The next morning, Emma woke up to three messages. Her stomach churned (反胃) as she opened the blog, expecting mean words, or worse, indifference. Instead, she found:

"Hey, I feel the same way sometimes. You're not alone."— MathStruggles

"Your words really relate to me. Thank you for being brave enough to share." — SunshineGirl

"Keep going! We're all working toward progress." — WiseOwl

Tears welled up in Emma's eyes as she read the comments. For the first time in months, she didn't feel alone.

Over the next few weeks, Emma's blog became her safe space. She wrote about her struggles with anxiety, her fear of failure, and her journey towards self-acceptance. With each post, more people shared their own stories in the comments. As she read through the stories, Emma realized something important: By sharing her imperfections, she had created a space where others felt safe to share their imperfections too. The blog became more than just a diary; it became a community. It also became a source of practical advice. When Emma wrote about her struggles with time management, users flooded the comments with helpful tips and resources. Some even created study schedules and shared them in the comments.

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One day, a comment from WiseOwl caught her attention: "Have you considered starting a study group?"

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1. 你推荐的研学地点；

2. 你的理由。

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Dear Jimmy,

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Yours,

LiHua

For a long time, music  (regard) as a powerful way to express emotions and bring comfort. It goes beyond the basic barriers of language and culture, reaching deep into the human hearts. Many musicians have the (intend) of connecting with their audience through their songs, offering  universal means of hope and inspiration.

However, in the past, there were some (phenomenon) that limited the impact of music. Social regulation and cultural differences often prevented certain types of music from (accept). For example, some types were not given the attention they deserved, and many people were unable to  (true) experience the healing power of music. But music has always found a way to break through these barriers. It can touch people's hearts in a special way. The beauty of music is that it can connect with people on a personal level, providing comfort and hope when they need it most.

Today, we see more and more artists music is meant to bring people together and their songs are not limited  just one style. Instead, they draw from many different kinds of music and convey universal themes like love, loss, and hope, helping listeners feel (understand) and less alone.

In conclusion, music has the power to heal and can bridge gaps between people and cultures. It is not just fun  a way to connect with ourselves and others. Through music, we can find a path to a renewed sense of purpose.

Castillo said it took years before she had the courage to3 the truth about her situation and her father. She got bullied (霸凌) at school because the other kids saw her father as "4". She didn't understand at the time why the kids were bullying her. Still, she thought of herself as a "cowardly (胆小的) daughter".

"You5 love, understanding, patience and acceptance as any individual with Down's syndrome should," she wrote.

Besides having Down's syndrome, her father has a wide variety of health problems.6, her father has spent years in and out of the hospital getting all sorts of7. Castillo wrote that her father is the "most8 person" because of what he9, yet he never complained. But there were times when he couldn't10 the pain and broke down in tears, which hurt her greatly and made her cry. But her dad kept holding on, which gave her11.

"Dad, no words can describe how12 I am for being a(n)13 daughter. If there is one thing I regret, it is14 you from my life because of your having Down's syndrome. But I love you more than you could ever15 and I am always inspired by you," she wrote.

In the study, researchers looked at 123 children. The team assessed the children to determine whether they had a "growth mindset" (believing that you can work harder to get smarter), or a "fixed mindset" (believing that your intelligence is unable to change). They then asked the children to complete a fast-paced computer accuracy task while their brain activity was recorded. During the recording, researchers noted that brain activity stopped within a half-second after making a mistake, as children became aware of their mistake and paid closer attention to what went wrong. The larger the brain response was, the more the child focused on the mistake. Based on the data, they concluded that children with a "growth mindset" were much more likely to have a larger brain response after making a mistake. While children with a "fixed mindset" were able to "bounce back", only if they gave their full attention to the mistake.

For parents, the lessons are clear: Don't pay your children compliments that suggest that intelligence is fixed. If your child hands you an A⁺ score, don't say, "You're so smart!" Instead, say, "Wow, that studying really paid off!" or "You clearly mastered this material-way to go!" Note the effort, not the intelligence.

Besides, many parents shy away from addressing a child's mistakes, telling them "It's OK. You'll get it the next time." without offering them the chances to figure out what goes wrong. Instead, it's better to reassure your children that mistakes happen, and work to figure out where and how they make the mistake.

At eight years old, I was paralyzed (瘫痪的) from the waist down in a car accident. I spent months in a hospital, learning how to use a wheelchair, how to get up from the floor and how to dress myself. Basically how to live my life as independently as possible.

After graduation from college, I made a year- long commitment to Lily of the Valley Children's Village, outside Mophela, South Africa, where 90 percent of the children are infected with HIV. I would see to the kids' medical needs and teach math and English.

Those first few weeks were hard, harder than anything I had done before. I forced myself to keep trying. I needed to prove myself. But how could I tell if I was doing any good?

One night, a big storm hit. I rolled out of my cottage the next morning and my chair lurched (突然倾斜), the wheels sinking into mud. I grasped the wheels tight and pushed hard. The chair wouldn't move.

All of my worst worries seemed to be coming true. I was stuck, hopelessly stuck. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw children running toward me. Two of the oldest grabbed the handlebars and the others pushed me forward.The wheels came free. The kids shouted with delight.

When I said "Thank you!", they laughed, "You help us. We help you."

That echoed in my ears all day. The next morning, the kids were waiting to push me through the mud to homework club.

And the day after that, it became our little routine. The more they helped me, the easier it got to help them. The kids and I bonded. I wasn't alone during my year in Africa. Not at all. I had reached out to the people I was assisting, and they, in turn, became my support. I was aware, more than ever, that anyone, even in a wheelchair, can make a difference.

Fanjing Mountain Nature Reserve

With a total area of 567 square kilometers, the reserve is a treasure house of plants and wildlife. The reserve is rich in plant resources. Established in 1978, Fanjing Mountain Nature Reserve is located in the counties of Jiangkou, Yinjiang and Songtao in northeastern Guizhou Province. In 1986, it was promoted to a national nature reserve and included in the Man and Biosphere Reserve Network of UNESCO.

Best time to visit: Year-round

Admission: 100 yuan

Kanas Nature Reserve

The entire nature reserve occupies 2,200 square kilometers and contains snow mountains, glaciers, forests, flowers, lakes, meadows and almost all varieties of natural beauty. As a part of the Kanas Lake area, Kanas Nature Reserve lies in the northern part of Burqin County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It was established in 1980 as the "pure land of the world" due to its unspoiled original natural scenery.

Best time to visit: July to September

Admission: 100 yuan

Yancheng Rare Birds Nature Reserve

The nature reserve is close to the Yellow Sea and covers 453,000 hectares, with 444 kilometers of long tidal-flat area along the sea. Located in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, Yancheng Rare Birds Nature Reserve was set up in 1983. It is mainly dedicated to the protection of the tidal wetland ecosystem and rare birds, especially the red-crowned crane.

Best time to visit: Winter

Admission: 30 yuan

Shennongjia Nature Reserve

The nature reserve occupies 76,950 hectares with its highest peak, Shennong, 3,105 meters above sea level. It is characterized by high mountains, steep slopes and deep valleys. Lying between Daba and Wudang Mountains, Shennongjia Nature Reserve is located in the northwestern part of Hubei Province. In 1990, it was included in the Man and Biosphere Reserve Network of UNESCO.

The unique geographical location has provided the reserve with opportunities to preserve precious plants and animals.

Best time to visit: June to September

Admission: 100 yuan

The Perfect Christmas Tree

In our house in Middle Cove, Newfoundland, the tradition was to find the perfect tree before Christmas Eve. And this year, my brother Gilbert and I were being trusted to do it entirely on our own. And we took the challenge very seriously. So, axe in Gilbert's hand, saw in mine, we set out for all the spots we imagined we might find a magnificent fir (冷杉树).

We were young, but we knew the rules. Trees could not be taken from personal land and not near any road.

We started out with the best of intentions. We were on Pine River Lane, and looking at the firs in the fields, but none of them looked quite good enough. It was getting dark but we still had no luck. On the way home, it was Gilbert who stopped, grabbed my arm and said, "I see it!"

"You see what?" I said.

"Right there, look. It's perfect."

And he was right. It was a young tree, two metres tall, standing alone. It was the classic Christmas tree. In all my years, I had never seen such a perfect one.

Perfect except for one small problem. The tree was pretty close to the road. Also, it was behind a fence, so the tree was in someone's yard. And not just any someone. It was in the yard of Timmy Green, my best friend.

        However, the chances of our finding another one like it were slim to none.

"You stand guard," Gilbert said. And with that, we were over the fence and on our bellies crawling toward the target. I lay in the snow and put the Greens' house under surveillance (监视). I was to whistle or cough if I saw anyone coming.

Within a few minutes, it fell.

"Grab the end," Gilbert said, and we lifted it over the fence. Now we were on the road.

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Suddenly Gilbert's eyes widened. "Our footprints!" he said.

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So it shocked me when I found Mr. Green in our house with my parents, drinking tea on Christmas Eve.

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1. 你印象最深刻的作品；

2. 邀请前往。

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Dear Sophia,

How have you been?

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Yours,

Li Hua