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 […]

Have you ever seen a motor like this? First, you have to watch this video. I guarantee you’ll be amazed! For some reason, a piece of aluminum foil is spinning around and around on a battery. At first glance, it looks like it’s made of nothing but aluminum foil, a battery, and a thumbtack, but […]

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 […]

In a science class, when we talk about detecting carbon dioxide, limewater is the standard solution. But are you a teacher who buys it every time? Of course, it’s one way to save time. However, limewater is actually very easy to make yourself! Why spend money and precious lab space on something that’s mostly water? […]