Chibikko Hakase 2018 at NIAES
The Institute for Agro-Environmental Sciences, NARO (NIAES) is organizing the following programs and events in conjunction with the Tsukuba Chibikko Hakase 2018: (1) Insect collection class, (2) Summer Open Day, (3) Let's look under the soil surface, (4) Soil and Insect Inventory Exhibition. Advanced registration is required for programs (1) and (3). Please check the qualifications for participation and follow the procedure for application. We look forward to your participation.
What is Chibikko Hakase
Tsukuba Chibikko Hakase is a stamp-collecting rally where children visit research institutions, experience exhibitions and various events in each institute, and have a special passport stamped. The special passport is distributed by the Tsukuba City office. Children in the elementary and junior high school level can participate even if they live outside Tsukuba.
(1) Insect collection class: Collecting insects and making specimens
The main objective of this program is to investigate the name of insects collected in the NIAES campus and to make a specimens of the insect. (In case of rain the program will be conducted inside the room).
Date & Time
July 24, 2018 (Tue) 9:30 ～ 12:00 (Maximum 20 kids)
July 25, 2018 (Wed) 9:30 ～ 12:00 (Maximum 20 kids)
Eligibility
Elementary school children (3rd grade or higher) and junior high school students.
※ Advance reservation is required.
※ If applicants exceed the maximum number, participants will be selected by lottery.
Place
Entrance hall of the main research building, Institute for Agro-Environmental Sciences, NARO
What to bring: drinks, insect basket, insect trapping net (if you have)
What to wear: hat, long-sleeves with long trousers, long shoes or exercise shoes (sandals are not allowed)
(2) Summer Open Day
NARO Summer Open Day will be held in four venues including the Tsukuba Agriculture Research Hall. There will be lots of tips and ideas that will help school children in preparing their homework during the summer vacation. Also various activities and events designed for both parents and children to enjoy.
Date & Time
July 28, 2018 (Sat) 9:30～16:00 (Reservation is not necessary)
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(3) Let's look under the surface - Micro monolith-making
Observing the soil layers appeared in the hole dug in the ground inside the NIAES campus and preparing micro monolith (soil specimen).
Date & Time
Aug 9, 2018 (Thu) 9:30～12:00 (Maximum 20 kids)
Eligibility
Elementary school students (3rd grade or higher) and junior high school students.
※ Advance registration is required.
※ If applicants exceed the maximum number, participants will be selected by lottery.
Place
NIAES main research building (Entrance hall)
What to bring: Drinks
What to wear: hat, long-sleeves shirt and long trousers, long shoes or exercise shoes (sandals are not allowed)
(4) Soil and Insects Inventory Exhibition
Observe various insect and soil specimens from Japan and overseas at the Natural Resources Inventory Museum.
Date & Time
Aug 23, 2018 (Thu) 9:30～16:00 (Reception until 15:30)
Aug 24, 2018 (Fri) 9:30～16:00 (Reception untill 15:30)
Reservation is not necessary.
Place
Natural Resources Inventory Museum, NIAES
Application Method:
Please send the details below by fax or e-mail. If applicants exceed the maximum number, participants will be selected by lottery.
E-mail: niaes_kouhou@ml.affrc.go.jp
FAX: 029-838-8199
(1) Specify the expected date of participation (July 24 or July 25).
(2) Name of Participant (Furigana)
(3) Grade
(4) Address ・ Zip Code
(5) Telephone number (Parent's contact number)
(6) Parking space (yes or no)
Result of the selection process will be posted by July 18, 2018. (3) Let's look under the surface - Micro monolith-making (Aug 9)
※ Please write "Application for Let's look under the surface"in the subject line of e-mail.
(1) Name of Participant (Furigana)
(2) Grade
(3) Address ・ Zip Code
(4) Telephone number (Parent's contact number)
(5) Parking space (yes or no)
Result of the selection process will be posted by Aug 1, 2018. Important Points
※ If brothers, sisters and friends participate together, you can apply for up to 3 people together. In that case, please indicate the names and grades of each participant.
※ One participant is allowed per application. Multiple applications submitted by one participant will be invalid, so be careful when applying with friends.
※ Please understand that we do not confirm receipt of application.
※ All personal information will not be used for purposes other than this event.
Address
3-1-3 Kannondai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8604, Japan
Access
From Tokyo
- Take the JR Joban Line from Ueno Station and get off at Ushiku Station. From the West Exit, take the Kantetsu Bus bound for Tsukuba Center, Tsukuba-Daigaku-Chuo, Yatabe-Shako, or Seibutu-Ken-Owashi and get off at Nougyo-Kankyo-Gijutsu-Kenkyusho-Mae.
- Take the Tsukuba Express Line from Akihabara Station and get off at Tsukuba Station. Take the Tsuku Bus ‘Nambu Shuttle’ and get off at Norin Danchi Chuo
- Take the Tsukuba Express Line from Akihabara Station and get of at Midorino Station. Take the Kantetsu Bus ‘Norin-Danchi-Junkan’ and get off at Norin Danchi Chuo.
(No service on Saturdays)
For inquiry
Planning and Collaboration Section
Institute for Agro-Environmental Sciences, NARO
3-1-3 Kannondai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8604, Japan
TEL:029-838-8191
FAX:029-838-8199
E-mail:niaes_kouhou@ml.affrc.go.jp
