CANVAS [Registration Now Open!] Kids Creative Lab Online Series No. 20: “October 31 (Sat) – Secret Hideouts in Our Homes #Science”
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a CANVAS Facebook post*******************************************
[Program] The Mysteries of Chemical Reactions. A Ghost Pumpkin…!? “Why do 10-yen coins rust?” “Why do hand warmers get warm?”Everyday things right around us.Could it be that various chemical reactions are actually at work?Let’s try some chemistry experiments using items we normally use for cooking and cleaning.Once you experience the power of chemical reactions,let’s use that power to make a Halloween ghost pumpkinerupt…!?Let’s make predictions, conduct experiments, and create something!
○ Preschool Class https://www.canvas.ws/…/otherhimitsukichi_s_2020910y.php
○ Elementary School Classhttps://www.canvas.ws/…/otherhimitsukichi_s_20209s.php
[Eligibility and Time]
Preschool Class
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Elementary School Class
① 1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
② 3:00–4:00 p.m.
[Kit Delivery]
We’ll be sending out material kits to all participants. I wonder what’s inside?Let’s open them together with everyone at the Secret Base on the day of the event!*For details, check the QR code in the post or visit our website!―――“What kind of place is the ‘Secret Base in Our Home’?”It doesn’t have to be anything special.Even the smallest things are fine. When you spot something “mysterious” or something that makes you ask “Why?” right next to you, let’s gather online and figure it out together. Your home will instantly turn into a science lab! We look forward to your participation!
Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
Director, B Lab
Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
Chairperson, CANVAS
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.”
