Promotion of science and engineering education for elementary school students through cooperation between Matsubushi town (Saitama prefecture) and the university

Abstract

We report a science class based on active learning for elementary school students cooperated by the board of education of Matsubushi town. This class aims to promote science and engineering education for the 5th-grade elementary school students by collaborating between the universities and the town. The class introduces a scientific viewpoint to the students through active learning. The class consists of an introductory lecture about contemporary science, a discussion about science among students with specific subjects, and a simple hand-made experiment by students themselves. We have concluded that biomimicking technology is an excellent theme for students to promote primary science and engineering education in the last five years.