MCA school crestMinhang Crosspoint Academyat Shanghai Wenqi Private Middle SchoolFor UniversitiesEN/中文

Industry
Practice

Through fieldwork, hands-on projects and collaboration with communities and professionals, students develop their interests and apply what they learn. Industry Practice puts our mission into action: foster future leaders in different fields.

Jellyfish cared for in a student project
Jellyfish husbandry and observation
90+

days: how long one later group of jellyfish survived.

Observe

Measure water temperature and observe the jellyfish each day.

Adjust

Adjust salinity, prepare live food and maintain the tanks as conditions change.

Keep going

In early attempts, jellyfish survived only three to four days. Through continued care and adjustments, one later group survived more than 90 days.

Projects across
disciplines

Projects span languages, materials, technology and living systems. Students work with others and draw on more than one discipline to investigate practical questions.

Meet the practice mentors
Student-made zisha pieces
Student clay objects

Explore industry practice.

25 projects

AI-Supported English Learning Platform

Technology & culture

Students combine English textbook materials with local stories, help build a teaching platform, and revise its content and usability in response to feedback from local teachers and students.

Explore project

AI and Classical Language Resources

Technology & culture

With guidance from linguistics specialists, students organize language materials from classical texts and explore how AI can recognize and interpret them.

Project overview

Astronomy and Asteroid Observation

Science & environment

After studying the basics of astronomy, students observe asteroids, process observational data and use models to interpret what they find.

Project overview

Fine Chemicals and Art Materials

Science & environment

Students study the chemistry of formulations, dyes and art materials through classroom learning and laboratory work.

Project overview

Organic Residue Analysis and Tea Culture

Science & environment

Questions about tea culture raised during language fieldwork introduce students to the analysis of organic residues in vessels and the use of science in historical and cultural research.

Project overview

Exploring Sleep and Self-Awareness

Science & environment

Students conduct experiments on sleep and self-awareness, then practice explaining their early research clearly and supporting their explanations with evidence.

Project overview

Biodiversity and Specimen Preparation

Science & environment

Through nature observation and specimen preparation, students practice classification, documentation and preservation, and consider how to use biological materials responsibly.

Project overview

Glacier and Climate Fieldwork

Science & environment

Students investigate glacier and climate questions through field sampling, measurements and environmental observations.

Explore project

Jellyfish Care and Observation

Science & environment

After several attempts, students kept one group of jellyfish alive for more than 90 days. Daily feeding, observation and tank maintenance required shared responsibility and adjustments when problems arose.

Explore project

Traditional Medicinal Ingredients and Beverage Development

Science & environment

With specialist guidance, students study traditional medicinal ingredients and formulations, exploring their use in contemporary product development.

Project overview

Nutrition Literacy and Traditional Health Practices

Community & well-being

Students learn about nutrition and traditional health practices, then reflect on their own daily habits.

Project overview

Meditation and Student Reflection

Community & well-being

Students participate in guided meditation and reflect on concentration, emotions and daily life at school.

Project overview

Volunteering with Seriously Ill Children

Community & well-being

Students train as volunteers and spend time with children who are seriously ill. They practice listening, plan activities and reflect on care, responsibility and human dignity.

Project overview

Yak Milk Ice Cream: Exploring a Business Idea

Design & entrepreneurship

Through a yak milk ice cream project, students examine supply chains, product decisions and marketing, and learn about the practical constraints of running a business.

Project overview

Botanical Fragrance Design

Design & entrepreneurship

Students experiment with plant-based ingredients and fragrance formulas, then work on product positioning, packaging and promotion. Repeated scent trials guide their revisions.

Explore project

Middle Eastern History and Cross-Cultural Inquiry

History & expression

Through reading, cross-cultural exchange and writing about selected topics, students study Middle Eastern history, society and culture from several perspectives.

Project overview

Nuo Heritage Fieldwork and Performance

History & expression

Through field visits and conversations with practitioners, students study Nuo masks and performances and learn how the traditions vary across regions.

Project overview

Archaeological Fieldwork and Conservation

History & expression

Students are introduced to archaeological documentation, cleaning and conservation under professional guidance. They relate questions from written sources to observations at archaeological sites.

Project overview

Violin Making

Design & entrepreneurship

Students learn violin making through wood selection, shaping, sanding and carving. Making the front and back plates requires precision, patience and collaboration.

Explore project

Zisha Pottery and Design

Design & entrepreneurship

Students study zisha clay and learn to shape it by hand, combining traditional techniques with their own ideas for vessel design.

Explore project

Museum-Inspired Storytelling with AI

Technology & culture

Students draw on material from museums to develop stories and storyboards, exploring how AI can support digital storytelling.

Project overview

Documenting the Bulang Language

Technology & culture

Students interview members of Bulang communities to record vocabulary, sentences and stories. They organize the material for a language documentation website, learning about the language and its cultural context.

Explore project

Short-Form Drama Production

History & expression

By observing productions and trying the work themselves, students learn how scripting, rehearsals, filming and editing fit together. They also examine the media and business context of short-form drama.

Project overview

Game Design and Character Merchandise

Technology & culture

When game development took longer than planned, students made merchandise featuring their original characters. They presented the work at a fan convention while continuing to develop the game.

Explore project

Guide Dogs and Accessibility

Community & well-being

Under professional supervision, students practice communicating with guide dogs. Visits, interviews and documentary work help them understand the daily experiences and accessibility needs of people with visual impairments.

Explore project