Projects-MOONSHOT ACADEMY

"Journey to a Whole New World"

Disciplines/Subjects: Performing Arts Key Themes: The central theme revolves around discovery and transformation. Through the adventures of Aladdin, we explore themes of courage, identity, and the pursuit of dreams. The "Aladdin Medley" is a captivating musical arrangement that draws from key songs in Disney's animated film "Aladdin." The medley includes iconic numbers that tell the story of Aladdin, a street-smart young man who discovers a magical lamp and a wish-granting Genie, leading him on an extraordinary adventure.

Capturing the trajectory of movement under slow-motion lenses

Disciplines/Subjects: Health and Sports & Visual Arts Key Themes: Slow motion and movement trajectory. Scientific Research and Artistic Presentation Biomechanical Analysis: Slow-motion footage can be utilized in biomechanical studies to scrutinize muscle activity and force transmission during movements. For instance, when examining the batting trajectory in baseball, slow-motion can capture the muscle contractions and the path of the movement, providing a foundation for scientific training. Data Recording and Analysis: Slow-motion can record detailed data of movements for subsequent analysis and research. For example, in track and field training, it can document an athlete's running posture and stride frequency, assisting coaches in devising more scientific training plans. Visual Effects Presentation: Slow-motion enhances visual effects, enabling students to more intuitively comprehend the physical processes of movements. Display of Action Details: Slow-motion can clearly reveal complex actions and movement trajectories, allowing the audience to appreciate every detail of the action. For example, in action films, slow-motion is often used to showcase stunts and fight scenes, intensifying visual impact. Aesthetic of Movement: Slow-motion can transform ordinary actions into visually appealing experiences with artistic beauty. For example, slow-motion footage of dance or sports movements can highlight the grace and power of motion. Students will take burst photographs of their peers' swinging motion, stitch each frame together in photoshop as a work of chronophotography. Through the process, they will observe the continuous motion of sport and transform it into colorful visual languages.

How can time be seen and heard?

Disciplines/Subjects: Performing Arts / Visual Arts Key Themes: Watch designs / Music Production Performing arts teacher Leo Xu and visual arts teacher APM collaborated on a cross-disciplinary creative teaching project—“Time in Sight & Sound.” The two teachers guided learners in exploring the interconnected perception and imagination between visual and auditory arts. Centered around the theme of “Time,” the learners created many outstanding works.

Energy as waves

This project aims to demonstrate that a change in energy will result in a change in wave characteristics. By conducting research, collecting data, and developing a working model, we will analyze how variations in energy impact wave properties such as amplitude, frequency, and wavelength. The students were supposed to submit 2 artifacts and share or present the same to their classmates. 1) Research and data report 2) A working model for data collection

Projects

Each project is like an adventure journey. As little detectives, we keep asking questions and, with curiosity and courage, try to solve every challenge.

"Journey to a Whole New World"

Capturing the trajectory of movement under slow-motion lenses

How can time be seen and heard?

Energy as waves

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