April 22, 2024 is the 55th World Earth Day, and the theme of this year's Earth Day is "Planet vs. Plastics". In order to thoroughly study and implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, publicize Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization, guide the whole society to establish the concept of ecological civilization of "respecting nature, conforming to nature, and protecting nature", promote the construction of beautiful Qianshan, and jointly build an earth home where man and nature coexist in harmony, Tianzhushan Global Geopark, Anqing Qianshan Ecological Environment Branch and Qianshan Pailou Central Primary School jointly carried out the 55th "World Earth Day" and the 5th Asia-Pacific Geopark Week Science Popularization Campaign. In the form of museum-school cooperation and joint construction and common benefit, Tianzhushan Geopark will give full play to the social education function of the museum and jointly build a "second classroom" for popular science education.
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September 2025
marks the first National Science Popularization Month. To further disseminate
scientific knowledge and foster an innovative culture, Tianzhushan UNESCO
Global Geopark, in collaboration with the Qianshan City Association for Science
and Technology, Qianshan No. 1 Middle School, and Hengzhong Central Primary
School, launched a series of themed activities titled "Exploring
Geological Wonders, Decoding Earth's Evolution" on September 12.
During the
event, students gained a systematic understanding of Tianzhushan’s geological
evolution, granite landforms, and ecological resources through guided tours of
exhibition halls. Professor Wu Weiping, a professorial senior engineer from the
Anhui Institute of Geological Survey, led students to geological heritage
sites, where he detailed the formation mechanisms of continental collisions and
ultrahigh-pressure metamorphic rocks. He also provided in-depth explanations on
the formation processes and scientific significance of coesite and diamonds.
At Qianshan No.1
Middle School, Professor Wu delivered a science popularization lecture titled
"The Mysteries of the Earth." Through rich visual materials and a
presentation that made complex concepts easily understandable, he guided
teachers and students in exploring topics such as the Earth’s internal
structure, plate tectonics, and the geological evolution of Tianzhushan.
Additionally,
carefully designed educational exhibition panels about the global geoparks were
displayed at Qianshan No.1 Middle School. A themed essay competition,
"Tianzhushan UNESCO Global Geopark in My Eyes," was also held
simultaneously to encourage students to express their understanding and
appreciation of Tianzhushan’s geological science through writing.
This series of
activities during the National Science Popularization Month allowed young
learners to engage closely with geological sciences and experience the wonders
of nature through exhibitions, field trips, and lectures. Moving forward,
Tianzhushan UNESCO Global Geopark will continue to leverage its platform and
resources, collaborating with various stakeholders to create more high-quality,
theme-driven science popularization initiatives. These efforts will inject
sustained and profound vitality into spreading scientific knowledge, promoting
scientific spirit and nurturing an innovative culture.
