Sapporo Science Festa was held at Hokkaido University.

December 2019, 2

On Sunday, January 27th, the "Sapporo Science Festa in Hokkaido University" was held at the Academic Exchange Hall. This year, as in previous years, many visitors arrived even before the event began, and all the booths were bustling with activity as soon as it opened at 10:1 AM.
This year's event featured 22 booths, including those from four high schools. Visitors, ranging from fourth graders to high school students, along with their parents, were able to experience everyday science and learn about research being conducted at universities. The event attracted 605 visitors (including 320 children who were eligible to participate).
　

☆Survey: Feedback from elementary school to high school students

I had a great time because I was able to do so many things I don't usually get to do. I want to come again next time.
They explained and demonstrated many things in an easy-to-understand way, so I had a great time.
I realized it was very elaborately made.
I understood a little bit about how the aurora works after reading the explanation.
It was fun to have so many different experiences. I also thought it was great that we could take home the results of our experiments.
The explanation about brown bears was easy to understand and enjoyable.
I became interested in university and campus life.
I was glad that the university students were so kind.
The explanation was easy to understand and I really enjoyed it! It made me think, "Science and engineering seem fun!" and piqued my interest!

☆Survey: Parents' Voices

All of them were enjoyable and sparked an interest in science.
It was fun. I'd like to participate again if there's another event. I wish there had been a geology booth.
There are various booths, allowing you to have fun and rediscover the close relationship between science and everyday life.
Everyone explained things very clearly, and my parents enjoyed it too.
I was impressed by how enthusiastically the middle school, high school, and university students were participating.
I was able to enjoy experiments and experiences from various fields all at once.

☆Survey: We asked booth exhibitors what motivated them to participate.

Returning research to society
To convey the joy of mathematics
We want to share our research with children.
I believe it's a shame that elementary and junior high school students don't know how fun science can be.
I participated because I thought it would be a good opportunity to talk to young children and people outside my area of expertise.
I wanted to learn how to effectively communicate specialized topics to elementary, middle, and high school students.
Outreach activity experience