2025-2026 Second Semester Electives Exhibition Concludes Successfully

June, in the height of summer, brings a fruitful harvest; beyond the classroom, possibilities are boundless. On June 15, 2026, the 2025-2026 Second Semester Final Electives Exhibition of BAID was held as scheduled. Stage performances and physical exhibitions complemented each other, bringing together achievements from a diverse array of courses spanning science and technology, the arts, athletics, humanities, and languages.

Courses showcased on stage included: Musical, English Debate, VEX Robotics, Rowing, Basketball Varsity Team, High School English Drama, Chinese Debate, French—Discovering the Romantic Capital, BA EOT Economics Olympiad Team, Academician Frontier General Education Course: Mathematical Principles of Modern Cryptography, and AI+ Youth Challenge Program. Courses featured in poster and physical exhibitions included: Gene Reading and Writing, Art, Pre-Economics, Plants Know the Truth of Life, Chemistry π, and Middle School Soccer. Every poster and exhibit embodied the dedication of teachers and students throughout the semester.

Xiao Lan, Head of the Center for Curriculum and Instruction, delivered opening remarks, interpreting the educational value of the school's rich interest-development and competition-oriented elective programs, fully affirming the students' enthusiastic engagement in course learning, and congratulating them on their impressive achievements. This academic year, students earned outstanding results in multiple competitions including VEX Robotics, CNAP (Comprehensive Academic Pentathlon), and various economics contests.

The atmosphere at the event was lively and colorful. Melodious musical performances sang out the voices of youth; intense Chinese and English debates showcased sharp critical thinking. The French elective blended language learning with cultural immersion, sharing romantic and vivid glimpses of life. Basketball varsity team match replays were thrilling, while the rowing program displayed the fluid coordination and strength of team effort on the water. VEX Robotics demonstrated the appeal of technology through intelligent construction, and Chemistry π's experimental works—Underwater Garden, Weather Bottle, and Crystal Rose—were fantastically stunning. The art exhibition's color-block prints and mosaic collages were uniquely crafted, perfectly merging traditional craftsmanship with modern creativity. The event also featured a fun prize quiz session, with students actively participating and eagerly competing, pushing the atmosphere to its climax.

















From classroom exploration to the blossoming of results, every elective course has opened new horizons for students, and every learning experience has become a treasured mark on the journey of growth. The following are reflections from some students on their course participation, preserving their learning gains and witnessing their gradual growth:

BA EOT Economics Olympiad Team — Nie Ruize

The BA EOT Economics Olympiad Team elective is a perfect blend of theory and practice. Teacher Yezi organized foundational knowledge with clear logic and broke down complex economic theories with intuitive visuals, making abstract knowledge easier to understand. In class, we watched videos of previous IEO defense presentations, and the teacher carefully critiqued case analyses, presentation logic, and PPT frameworks, teaching us to break down problems, think from multiple dimensions, and uncover the essence. Compared to regular classes, this course places greater emphasis on practical application. Through repeated practice, we mastered competition defense techniques, understood the judges' scoring criteria, and learned to analyze real-world problems with economic thinking. Thanks to the professional guidance of the course instructor, this year's participating students achieved a number of outstanding results in the competition.





Chemistry π — He Muxi

The Chemistry π elective opened the door to experimental exploration for me. I initially chose this course out of curiosity, wanting to witness textbook equations become real experimental phenomena. But after deeper study, I discovered that the charm of chemistry goes far beyond this. Copper sulfate crystallization, stalactite formation, the chemical principles behind traditional culinary arts... every experiment was full of surprises, allowing me to step beyond the textbook and truly touch the essence of knowledge.

Through hands-on practice, I learned to observe carefully and record patiently, and a rigorous scientific attitude also extended to my studies in other subjects. I am grateful for the teacher's thoughtful guidance, which allowed me to experience the joy of exploration in relaxed and fun experiments. This is exactly what makes elective courses most valuable.









AI+ Youth Challenge Program — Zhou Ziyi

The AI+ Youth Challenge Program course was a journey full of innovation and breakthroughs. Here, I not only came into contact with brand-new AI design technologies, but also gained valuable opportunities to transform theory into practice.

The course provided systematic learning resources and powerful AI tools. This "arsenal" directly empowered my game development work. What makes me particularly proud is that during the course, I successfully launched two games that received good market response. Among them, AI played a key role in automated testing, player behavior pattern analysis, and the rapid generation of some art assets, greatly shortening the iteration cycle and allowing me to focus more energy on innovating core gameplay.

This achievement would not have been possible without the teachers' thoughtful guidance. The teachers not only built a clear framework of AI knowledge for us, but also pinpointed problems precisely whenever we encountered bottlenecks in our projects, and guided us to think about better solutions. The teachers' encouragement and professional advice were crucial support that allowed me to deeply integrate AI technology with game design philosophy.

This course gave me a deep understanding that AI is not an unattainable concept, but a powerful engine that can enhance productivity today. I am grateful for this learning experience, which not only broadened my technical perspective, but also strengthened my confidence to continue exploring the boundaries of AI applications in game development. I will carry these gains and continue to work hard on the road of future creation.





Global Issues — Wang Yiran

This semester's Global Issues course has been extremely rewarding. Not only have I accumulated professional knowledge, but I have also enjoyed a warm and fulfilling learning experience. The course adopted a group division-of-labor model, with each group taking on a dedicated research task, allowing us to become active explorers and truly the masters of our own learning. The teacher always gave us space for independent learning along with detailed guidance, helping us move forward steadily.

This semester I focused on the disappearance of the Aral Sea, conducting in-depth research on the causes of the Aral Sea's recession, its ecological impact, and social effects, while also following up on the application and development of AI technology in the environmental field. This broadened the boundaries of my knowledge and taught me to use interdisciplinary and multi-perspective analysis to address complex issues at the intersection of geography and technology.

The classroom atmosphere was relaxed and harmonious. The foreign teacher taught earnestly, patiently, and kindly, always guiding us to think deeply and answering our questions. Senior schoolmates also took good care of me; when my research was hindered, they actively shared their experience and lent a helping hand, allowing me to avoid many detours. The small end-of-term party at the conclusion of the course was warm and joyful, with everyone sharing their gains and insights. This course allowed me to truly appreciate the joy of learning, comprehensively improving my independent research and teamwork abilities, and was one of the most treasured learning experiences of this semester.



Art — Huo Yikun

This semester in the Art elective, I studied two main areas—color-block printmaking and mosaic collage—experiencing the beauty of art in the interplay of tradition and creativity. Color-block printmaking, centered on traditional Chinese woodblock watermarking, has a rigorous and complex process—from initial drafting, color separation, carving to overprinting, each step requires meticulous care and focus. As one of the four great inventions of ancient China, this printing technique has laid an important foundation for the dissemination of culture and art. In class, I chose to challenge myself with independent creation, completing the engraving and printing of a Nezha design, feeling the charm of traditional craftsmanship in the pursuit of excellence.

Mosaic collage, on the other hand, was full of creative fun. Scattered colorful fragments, through conception, color matching, and assembly, were transformed into complete and exquisite pictures, greatly exercising my color perception, hands-on ability, and innovative thinking. The two art forms each have their own characteristics, allowing me to master techniques in creation, gain a sense of achievement, and better understand the diversity and inclusiveness of art.













Bioinformatics Experiment — Min Kangni

The Bioinformatics Experiment elective took me into the wonderful world of genetic engineering. We not only learned theoretical knowledge, but also personally completed the recombination and cultivation of fluorescent E. coli, ultimately using the bacterial liquid to create fluorescent paintings. The results were both stunning and fun.

The experimental procedures looked simple but were critical at every step: the use of the centrifuge, the precise preparation of reagents, the standard operation of gene selection—any small mistake could cause all previous efforts to fail. I made an operational error in the final step and failed to cultivate the target strain, which was a regret. However, the teacher provided backup gene samples for students who did not succeed, allowing us to ultimately complete the creation. This experience taught me deeply about the rigor of scientific experiments, helped me learn to value details and standardize operations. The knowledge and insights gained are far more valuable than a single success.



Rowing — Liu Mingchen

The Rowing elective concluded in the blink of an eye, but this time was full of growth and gains. Starting from zero foundation, I gradually mastered the core skills of paddling, balance control, and team coordination. From being unable to control direction and moving stiffly at first, to later rowing steadily in rhythm with the team, I truly experienced the power of persistence. Water training honed my patience and concentration, and helped me understand the essence of rowing—with the whole team united and in step, one can ride the wind and waves and move forward steadily. This course not only strengthened my physique, but also helped me gain a valuable team spirit, becoming an unforgettable memory of youth.



The classroom has no boundaries, and growth never stops. This final electives exhibition is both a concentrated presentation of several months of learning achievements and a vivid reflection of quality-oriented and specialized curriculum development at Beijing Academy. Every elective course carries the original aspiration of nurturing students, and every demonstration bears witness to the growth of young learners. Looking ahead, we will continue to deepen our diverse curriculum system, build a broader platform for students to grow, let interests take root, let passions shine, and help every student radiate even more brilliant light on the journey to chase their dreams!

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