CREATIVE KIDS TOP CANVAS [Report] “Creating Coolness! The Electric Fan Lab”

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2022.08.30
[Report] “Creating Coolness! The Electric Fan Lab”

From a CANVAS Facebook post

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#Kids Researcher's Log: Sunday, July 31 #Online Workshop

#Secret Hideout at Home hosted a science program titled “Let’s Make Some Cool Air! The Fan Lab” (Program provided by Naoya-Man & Shima: Ai).

https://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/report/2022731.php

It's been hot every day, hasn't it…

So, we all got together and made our own original fans!

First, here are some ways to stay cool.

Blue feels cooler,

For example, hearing a scary story can cause your perceived body temperature to drop by 4°C…

"Appearance" and "effects on the brain," etc.

There are many different ways to feel cool.

So, I used other methods besides just creating a breeze.

I set out to make my own fan.

Attaching origami to paper plates to make a fan with wings, or

This fan was created after careful observation of the effects of color and the shape of the blades.

It was already finished.

When I asked, “Do you feel cool?” they replied, “It’s pretty cool!” or “Hmm… maybe a little more,” and so on.

We saw many people continuing to create through a process of trial and error.

Usually, I use an air conditioner or a fan to

I take the coolness for granted, but,

It's actually pretty hard to make…!

Combining ingredients you have at home, or

By putting more thought into the design,

We might be able to make it even "cooler"!

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    After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
    He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
    His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”