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日本語 [Kyoto Invention Class] Kyoto is overflowing with inventions
Educational travel Inquiry program
The Kyoto Institute of Invention and Innovation has supported local industry and intellectual property for over 100 years since its founding in 1901. In this program, "Kyoto Invention Classroom," participants will have fun learning about the mechanisms of invention and the role of intellectual property, using topics ranging from historical inventions born in Kyoto to the latest technologies that support our daily lives.
This is an inquiry-based learning program that involves lectures and hands-on workshops, allowing children to ask themselves questions, seek answers, and grasp clues for solving future problems. It combines traditional wisdom with modern technology to foster creativity and multifaceted thinking.
Features of this Plan
[Program content]
・First, we will provide an easy-to-understand explanation of "what is an invention" and "what is intellectual property" using familiar examples.
This allows everyone to begin their research with the same basic knowledge.
Next, we will hold a participatory workshop.
・In the first workshop, we will look at famous inventions that originated in Kyoto and consider their background and their relationship to the challenges faced at the time.First, think individually, then discuss in a group and exchange diverse opinions.
・The second workshop will focus on familiar inventions from modern Kyoto (e.g., game consoles).Through familiar themes, we aim to help students realize that there are many "seeds of invention" all around them.
The topics change depending on the time of year and grade level.
- In both workshops, a facilitator will support the progress and ask questions to deepen opinions.We will proceed at everyone's pace, so you can participate with confidence.
・Finally, we will reflect on what we have learned, put it into words, and share it with everyone.In addition, we will introduce examples of learning that can be undertaken after the program, leading to further learning at school.
[Program schedule example]
1. What is an invention? (20 minutes)
・Outline of inventions and intellectual property
2. Workshop 1 (45 minutes)・Summary of the first invention unique to Kyoto
Group work assignment explanation
・Think about why the invention spread throughout the world (group work)
First, think individually
Then, discuss in groups
・Group presentations and supplementary explanations
3. Workshop 2 (45 minutes)
・Consider the second Kyoto-specific invention in the same way as in Workshop 1
4. Summary (10 minutes)[Inquiries]
Kyoto Educational Research Program Office
Phone number: 075-284-0171
Email address: kyototankyu@bsec.jp
Business hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
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Tour overview
- Time required
- Approximately 2 hours
- Implementation site
- ・Kyoto Research Park Kyoto Prefectural Industrial Support Center
(134 Nakadoji Minamicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, 5 minutes walk from JR Tanbaguchi Station)
・We can also visit accommodation facilities and other facilities. - price
- All prices below include tax.
●Implementation at Kyoto Research Park
Lecture + Workshop
2,800 yen per person
Conducted on business trips
Lecture + Workshop
20 people or more: 3,200 yen per person
* Venue will be arranged by the customer
*Venue fees, instructor's travel expenses, and accommodation costs will be charged separately. - Number of participants
- ●Implementation at Kyoto Research Park
20 people - maximum of 40 people
Conducted on business trips
20 people or more, no limit
*The number of people, duration, etc. can be changed as needed according to your wishes. Please feel free to contact us.
[Pre-learning]
- Research a famous inventor (e.g., Edison) and one of his most famous inventions and write it down in a notebook.
- Look for things that you use every day that could be called "inventions."
[On-site learning]
- Think about inventions that were actually created in Kyoto and ask yourself, "Why was this invention necessary?"
- Imagine the lifestyles and social conditions of people at the time the invention was made and share your opinions in groups.
[Post-learning]
- Research and summarize the role of inventions and how they are used in modern society.
- Summarize what you have learned about the invention on a poster or other form and present it to the class.
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