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Sarah Gu

Head of STEAM (Primary School) & DREAM (Middle School), STEAM teacher

She holds a master's degree in Life Sciences from Harbin Normal University and has served as a research assistant at the Internet of Things Center of Tsinghua University. With over 5 years of experience in teaching STEAM in international schools, she is currently the Head of the STEAM & DREAM department at Moonshot Academy (G1-G8).

As the Head of the STEAM & DREAM department, she is responsible for leading and managing the academic and teaching activities of the STEAM & DREAM departments. Her responsibilities include ensuring teaching quality, promoting academic research, managing human resources, focusing on student development, maintaining teaching resources, developing and updating curricula, establishing external collaborations, implementing educational policies, and strategic planning. She serves as a bridge for communication and coordination within the department and with other departments, ensuring that the departmental goals align with the school's overall strategy and promoting the continuous development of the subjects.

She has a strong interest in STEAM education, innovative teaching methods, and the integration of educational technology. In addition, she is passionate about vocal music and global travel, enjoying the process of exploring the world to broaden her horizons and enrich her life experiences. She is keen on exploring how to combine these areas with teaching practices to stimulate learners' interest and creativity.

She firmly believes that competency-based education is key to preparing students for future changes. At Moonshot, she is dedicated to shifting from the traditional "bringing knowledge to learners" teaching model to an inquiry-based approach of "guiding learners to explore knowledge together." Her goal is to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning skills in learners, enabling them to adapt, learn, and grow in a rapidly changing world. Through PBL and interdisciplinary collaboration, she aims to ignite learners' curiosity and spirit of exploration, guiding them to actively identify and solve problems, and ultimately become innovators and leaders in the society of the future.

Projects5

Zero-Carbon Building-Building a Sustainable Future

Disciplines/Subjects: Architecture, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics Key Themes: Zero-Carbon Building, Renewable Energy, Smart Building, Carbon Neutrality, Sustainable Development In the face of the intensifying global climate change, humanity is confronted with unprecedented environmental challenges. Scientific research indicates that the construction industry is one of the major sources of global carbon emissions, accounting for a significant proportion of the total global emissions. To tackle this challenge, countries around the world are taking action to reduce carbon emissions in the construction sector. China, as one of the largest construction markets globally, is actively responding to the national "dual carbon" goals (carbon peak and carbon neutrality), promoting the green transformation of the construction industry, and achieving sustainable development. Against this backdrop, our project is launched. It aims to design and construct a zero-carbon building model through interdisciplinary collaboration, demonstrating how to achieve minimal environmental impact and maximum energy efficiency in architecture. Students will learn the principles of zero-carbon buildings, including energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, and resource management, and apply them to real architectural design. The core of the project is to have students work in teams to design and build a building model that incorporates renewable energy systems (e.g., solar panels) and green building technologies (e.g., green roofs, rainwater harvesting systems). Students need to consider the energy needs of the building, material selection, environmental adaptability, and aesthetic design. They will ultimately present their model and explain their design choices and how they align with zero-carbon goals. Through this project, students will not only master the theoretical knowledge of zero-carbon buildings but also develop teamwork, problem-solving, and innovative design skills. This project is not only a practical exploration of architecture but also a profound experience of sustainable development and a contribution to global climate goals.