[speech_bubble type=”rtail” subtype=”L1″ icon=”5.png” name=”Dr. Ken”]I love static electricity! I’m Ken Kuwako, a science trainer. Have You Heard of “Hyakunin Odoshi”? Have you heard of “Hyakunin Odoshi”? First, please watch this video. This is #HyakuninOdoshi. Many of you may have done this in school. What is Hyakunin Odoshi?In the Edo period, #GennaiHiraga created a device […]

[speech_bubble type=”rtail” subtype=”L1″ icon=”5.png” name=”Dr. Ken”]I’m Ken Kuwako, a science trainer. Let’s have fun with science together on this site. Have you ever heard of an experiment called “Elephant’s Toothpaste“? When the experiment begins, a massive amount of foam erupts, looking just like giant toothpaste. It’s a visually impactful experiment that’s popular in science classes […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, a science trainer. Every day is an experiment. A great tool for class! The “XXY OSCILLOSCOPE” web app makes showing waves fun When you’re teaching about the nature of sound or the properties of waves in a middle school science class, it can be hard for students to really grasp the concepts. […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, a science trainer. Every day is an experiment. Have you ever heard the term “thermite reaction“? It’s a very dramatic chemical reaction where a mixture of iron oxide and aluminum powder is ignited, producing intense heat and light as iron is formed. This experiment, which feels like a close-up of fireworks and […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, a science trainer. Every day is an experiment. This article is also available as a podcast! Have you ever seen the formula “F = ma”? It’s the equation of motion, one of the most famous formulas in high school physics. We use the word “force” every day, but what exactly is it? […]