I’m Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment! Return to the “Otobutsu” Special Page Have you ever heard of a clip motor? It is an incredibly simple motor made using a dry cell battery, enameled wire, and paper clips. You might have seen one in a science class or as a popular […]

The term “electromagnetic induction” might sound complicated, doesn’t it? You may have heard of “electromagnetic waves” and “electromagnets,” but “electromagnetic induction” might be a bit of a mystery. However, this phenomenon is an incredibly fascinating principle that is essential to our daily lives. Have you ever wondered as a child, “Wouldn’t it be great if […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment! Back to Special Page Have You Ever Seen a Motor Like This!? First, take a look at this video. I guarantee it’ll surprise you! For some mysterious reason, a piece of aluminum foil is spinning like crazy right on top of a battery. At […]

Science class is always most exciting when you can get hands-on. As teachers, there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing our students’ eyes light up and hearing them exclaim, “I get it!” I recently taught a lesson on volcanoes with a student teacher, Mr. H, and our eruption experiment turned out to be an incredible, inquiry-driven […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, your science trainer. Every day is an experiment! 【Listen to this article on the radio!】 Have you ever dreamed of drifting through the endless blue sky in a giant hot air balloon? There is something truly magical about the moment a massive balloon gently lifts off the ground. I remember a trip […]