{"id":55946,"date":"2025-11-15T06:43:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T21:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phys-edu.net\/wp\/?p=55946"},"modified":"2025-11-15T06:43:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T21:43:30","slug":"the-90-rule-a-science-trainers-ultimate-checklist-to-stop-your-workshop-from-turning-into-a-nightmare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phys-edu.net\/wp\/?p=55946&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"The 90% Rule: A Science Trainer\u2019s Ultimate Checklist to Stop Your Workshop from Turning into a Nightmare"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019m Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. Every Day is an Experiment.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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That moment when participants\u2019 eyes light up with a “Wow!” or “I get it!”\u2014that\u2019s the greatest thrill of hosting a science workshop. But that moment of “magic” can turn into a “nightmare” in an instant. This usually happens because of a simple preparation slip-up, like: “Oh no, the projector cable doesn’t fit…” or “I forgot to bring the backup equipment!”<\/p>\n

Even the most brilliant science demonstration is 90% dependent on solid preparation. Today, I\u2019m sharing the Ultimate Pre-Workshop Checklist that professionals, like myself, use to nail that 90% and scientifically prevent any failures. This list is a compilation of best practices gathered from various experts in the field, and it\u2019s what I personally use to make sure I\u2019m ready.<\/p>\n

The Science of Readiness: Why You Need at Least 60 Minutes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

New venues, unfamiliar equipment… a science workshop is packed with “unknown variables.” When you’re in a new location, I strongly recommend arriving and starting your setup at least one hour before the workshop begins. This time acts as a crucial “buffer time” for the instructor to absorb all the inevitable “unforeseen circumstances,” such as testing the projector connection, finding the power outlets, and arranging the tables.<\/p>\n

Pre-Workshop Checklist: Don\u2019t Skip a Step<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The secret to avoiding omissions is to divide your list into two main categories: “Items Requested from the Organizer\/Venue” and “Items You Must Bring Yourself.”<\/p>\n

Items to be Provided by the Organizer (If Available)<\/strong><\/h4>\n