LIBANES Corporation will conduct an educational project utilizing the Japanese Experiment Module "Kibo" of the International Space Station. We are looking for schools to participate in this project. We are looking forward to receiving applications from many schools.

 

1. implementation details

This is a research program for junior high and high schools to investigate the effects in space using seeds (space seeds) that have been stored in Kibo for more than six months and returned with Astronaut Naoko Yamazaki in April 2010. In March, a space education forum will be held to provide an opportunity for students to present and discuss their findings with their peers and experts from around the country.

 

2. program overview

(i) Conducting Space Seed Awarding Ceremony, Appointment Ceremony, and Experimental Classroom (5)Hours)

Staff from the Miyakogusa Project will visit and conduct an experiment class with young researchers. On the day of the event, there will be a ceremony to award seeds that have gone to space and a ceremony to appoint research teams. In the class, the background of the research, how to grow the seeds, and how to record the results will be introduced in an easy-to-understand manner with experiments.

(2) Plant growth and survey (1)1.5 to 3 monthsMonth 11 per week10 timesObservation for about 2 minutes)

Using an artificial weather station, the plants will be grown and studied for a period of two to three months.

(iii) Reporting (1)Sun)

Each participating school will be asked to compile a brief report on the results of the survey.

4) Participation in Space Education Forum (1)Sun)Optional participation

You will present the results of your research in front of your peers at the Space Education Forum. Expert professors will comment on your presentation, which will lead to your next research theme.

 

3. schedule *Note 1

2011 Mar Seeds stored in Kibo returned with Astronaut Yamazaki (2nd Space Seeds)

 

May 2011 - Call for applications for schools to be selected for the project begins

July 2011 - Experimental classes held, plant cultivation and research started (cultivation for 3 months from the start date)

March 2012 Report preparation, participation in Space Education Forum (optional)

 

4. recruitment requirements

Number of applicants: Approximately 30 junior high schools and high schools nationwide

Grade: 1st year junior high school students to 3rd year high school students

Number of participants: about 30

Location: Science laboratories (biology labs) at participating schools

Implementation period: Three months from July 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012 *Note 1

Participation fee: 200,000 yen (excluding tax)*Note 2 ,3

Required equipment: Artificial weather equipment (illuminance: 7500lx or more, day/night switching type, temperature control) *Note 4,5

The applicant must agree with the purpose of this project and be able to grow plants, conduct research, and report on the results responsibly until the end of the project. The recipient must not use or redistribute the received seeds for any purpose other than educational purposes.

 

Note 1) Subject to change depending on flight schedules.

Note 2) The breakdown is for equipment and supplies, textbooks, and the cost of dispatching lecturers. However, the cost of artificial weather instruments is not included.

Note 3) Payment of the participation fee will be made after the experimental class is held (after July 2010).

Note 4) This is necessary to train each school under the same conditions. This equipment can be used for school education in the future. Please contact us if your school does not have this equipment.

Note 5) Schools that do not have an artificial weather station will be able to borrow a limited number of these instruments.

 

5. how to apply

Please apply using the prescribed fax form. (Application period has ended)

 

7. announcement of adoption results

After the selection is made by our office, we will inform the school directly by phone or in writing.

 

8. contact us

Secretariat of Space Education Project, Riverness Inc.