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No. 188 Special Issue
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STEAM KIDS, Volume 2! Call for Entries Now Open for Show &
Talk Programs Featuring
Meiwa Denki, Susumu Sakurai, and More!
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Release Date
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2017
April 22, 2017
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Text by CANVAS
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Here’s the second round of information on the STEAM KIDS kickoff event, taking place over two days on Saturday, May 27, and Sunday, May 28! “STEAM KIDS” is a new, interdisciplinary learning project based on
science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.Registration is now open for programs that let children enjoy learning about STEAM, including a fun show where kids sing and dance along to Meiwa Denki’s automatic musical instruments, and a lecture by Mr. Sakurai—known for the best-selling picture book *The Exciting World of Numbers: A Great Adventure*—that makes math fun and accessible for children as young as 4! Be sure to check it out!
Official Website: http://steamkids.jp/
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01. Show & Talk Program: Registration
Now Open!
02. Workshop Programs: Additional
Sessions Confirmed!
03. Held Concurrently! The 5th Digital
Ehon Award Ceremony & International
Digital Ehon Fair
04. Event Overview
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| 01. Call for Entries for the Show & Talk Program Now Open! |
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Dr. Hige and the Nonsense★Machine <MEIWA Denki>
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“Dr. Hige,” played by the president of Meiwa Denki, comes up with nonsensical ideas and develops all sorts of nonsense machines. The stage will feature nonsense machines such as the “Wearable Tomato,” which allows a marathon runner to eat tomatoes while running, and the “Kuuki-Pon,” a device that uses an air cannon to shoot rings of smoke from the hand. It’s a fun show where the characters sing and dance to the music of Meiwa Denki’s automatic musical instruments.
Date: May 28 (Sun) 11:00 a.m.–12:00
p.m.
Recommended Age: All ages (especially recommended for children!)
Admission: Advance reservation required. Adults: 2,000 yen per seat
Children (preschoolers aged 4–junior high school students): 1,000 yen
Same-day tickets: Adults 2,500 yen per seat
Children (ages 4–junior high school students): 1,500 yen
How to Apply: Advance registration required; first-come, first-served
basis
*If seats are available on the day of the event, we will accept same-day registrations.
http://steamkids.jp/
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An Exciting Grand Adventure Through the World of Numbers: The World Is Made of Mathematics. <Susumu Sakurai>
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Is the world made of math!? Let’s set out
on a thrilling and inspiring grand adventure through the world of numbers
Maps and calendars exist thanks to math. Units of time, length, and weight are based on the Earth. How many kilometers from the University of Tokyo’s Hongo Campus to the Eiffel Tower in Paris? Be amazed
by the magic of math (Math Magic)!
The multiplication table in the palm of your hand!?
Can you suddenly do division by 9!?
What’s the quotient and remainder of 321 ÷ 9?
Figure out the sum of 100 numbers in 3 seconds!
The Amazing World
of Pi (π)
Is π even in the radio and outer space!?
The 16-digit
pi used in the Hayabusa spacecraft
Presented by Mr. Sakurai, known for the best-selling picture book *The Exciting Great Adventure Through the World of Numbers*, this one-hour lecture—which flies by in the blink of an eye—lets children as young as 4 enjoy “math” and discover just how fun it can be!
Date: May 28 (Sun) 1:45 PM – 3:00
PM
Target Audience: Preschoolers (ages 4) – Elementary School Students and Their Parents
Participation Fee: Advance Registration: 1,000 yen per seat
Same-Day Tickets: 1,500 yen per seat
Registration: Advance registration required; first-come, first-served basis
*If seats are available on the day of the event, we will accept same-day registrations.
http://steamkids.jp/
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ARK HILLS KIDS COMMUNITY GREEN WORKSHOP 2017
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Please register for the workshop program via our website.
http://steamkids.jp
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Let’s Make a Drawing Robot!
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Combine a motor, a battery, and art supplies like pens to create your very own drawing robot! Design how to power it, how to attach the art supplies, and the robot’s shape—then take on the challenge of making something using materials you find around you!
Date: Saturday, May 27, 1:00 PM – 2:00
PM
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen
Age Range: Preschoolers (ages 4) – Elementary School Students
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Electricity Hunting
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Using “Agic,” a kit that lets you design electronic circuits, create an item for “Electric Hunting.” Touch various objects with your finished item to explore where and from what materials you can “catch” electricity.
Date: May 28 (Sun) 12:30 PM – 2:00
PM
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen
Age Group: Preschoolers (ages 4) – Elementary School Students
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Let’s Look for Rainbows with a Rainbow Camera!
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How are rainbows formed? Let’s create a mysterious camera that reveals a rainbow when you look through it, and uncover the wonders of light and color!
Date: Sunday, May 28, 10:00 AM–11:30
AM
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen
Age Group: Preschoolers (ages 4) – Elementary School Students
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Drawing with Light
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Colorful light turns into shapes like circles and triangles! Let’s manipulate the light to create slightly mysterious drawings, just like a magician. We’ll also work together to create a single light art piece as a group. Let’s experience the wonder and joy of light.
Date: Sunday, May 28, 3:00 PM – 4:30
PM
Participation Fee: 1,000 yen
Age Group: Preschoolers (ages 4) – Elementary School Students!
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03. Happening at the Same Time! The 5th
Digital Ehon Award Ceremony & International Digital Ehon Fair
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“Digital Ehon” refers to children’s picture books, books, and other forms of digital expression designed for new devices such as tablets, e-readers, interactive whiteboards, digital signage, and smartphones.We’re holding the awards ceremony for the “Digital Ehon Award”—established to pioneer and develop new forms of expression through digital technology—alongside one of the world’s largest international digital book fairs, featuring Digital Ehon books from over 45 countries!
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[ Event Dates and Times ]
May 27 (Sat) and 28 (Sun), 2017, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
[ Venue ]
Fukutake Hall
, Hongo Campus, The University of Tokyo
Learning Studio, Learning Theater
(7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)
[ Target Audience ]
[1] Preschoolers aged 3 and up
through adults
[2] Anyone
interested in this event
Educators, government officials, university staff, museum staff,
corporate representatives, artists, facilitators,
various NPOs and organizations, etc.
[ Organizer ] NPO CANVAS
[ Co-organizer ] Digital
Ehon Co., Ltd.
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CANVAS is always accepting event submissions from organizers and related parties, with a focus on children’s creativity and self-expression.
Submit your event here
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>>http://canvas.ws/workshop
☆CANVAS is always seeking individuals and organizations to become supporting members.
Supporting members are individuals or organizations who endorse the objectives of NPO CANVAS and pay the required membership dues.
How to Apply: Please contact the CANVAS Secretariat first.
http://canvas.ws/player
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