Amazing discoveries with everyday materials! Fun summer vacation independent research ideas
Many children probably still haven’t decided on their summer vacation independent research project yet, right? For those of you thinking, “I want to do something interesting!” but wondering, “What theme should I choose?”, here are experiment and observation ideas that will make you think, “I want to try this!” From fun experiments you can do with everyday materials to studies where you can observe the fascinating behavior of living creatures—these are all activities anyone can enjoy.
Through your independent research, new discoveries and excitement are waiting for you!
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Amazing discoveries with everyday materials! Fun summer vacation independent research ideas (101–110)
Today’s haiku
Let’s capture summer scenes and try writing haiku! Here are some ideas for today’s haiku.
Some of you may be keeping a diary of today’s events, right? This summer, try composing haiku alongside your diary.
In the video, haiku written by children from third to sixth grade are introduced.
Each haiku stands out for expressing honest feelings while using seasonal words (kigo).
They convey landscapes and emotions, and seem like memories you’ll cherish.
Give it a try!
Let’s compose haiku and tanka
Something you can even submit as a summer vacation assignment! Here are some ideas for creating haiku and tanka.
Many of you may be thinking, “I want to work on something over the summer!” If so, we recommend trying your hand at haiku or tanka.
The video introduces many tips for composing them! If you’re not sure how to get started, try making haiku or tanka while watching this video.
Be sure to take this opportunity to give it a try.
Haiku Challenge
Learn from haiku masters! Here are some ideas for trying your hand at haiku.
The three great haiku poets of the Edo period include Kobayashi Issa, Matsuo Basho, and Yosa Buson.
A haijin is someone who composes haiku, and many haijin are active today as well! Why not try writing haiku while keeping in mind the key points taught by haiku masters? Everyone starts with no experience.
If you give it a try, you might discover a sense of excitement.
Go ahead and give it a shot!
A spark to get interested in haiku!
Let’s learn with cute animations.
Here are some ideas to spark your interest in haiku! Haiku is one of Japan’s proud traditional cultures, isn’t it? Some of you may have become interested while learning about haiku’s roots and rules.
This time, let’s try watching animations as an approachable way to get interested, even if you haven’t been before.
They also introduce seasonal words (kigo), so it might be fun to compose a haiku using the kigo that are featured.
Give it a try!
Let’s enjoy haiku
Working together with the Chiba Prefectural Board of Education! Here are some ideas to help you get familiar with haiku.
In elementary school, students usually learn haiku around the third grade, right? Many people may have learned about it in class but want to know more, or even try composing their own.
In the video, they feature haiku by poets like Yosa Buson and clearly explain the structure and rules of haiku.
It also teaches about seasonal words (kigo) with examples, so it’s highly recommended.
Be sure to give it a try!
Surprising discoveries with everyday materials! Fun summer vacation independent research ideas (111–120)
Three steps to make a haiku
Learn from the Haiku Koshien executive committee! Here are three-step ideas for composing haiku.
Many people want to try writing haiku but aren’t sure what process to follow, or simply want to learn how to make them.
These three steps are ideas you can use in such situations.
In the video, a member of the Haiku Koshien executive committee explains the key points clearly and carefully.
Give it a try!
Let’s enjoy reading haiku
Learn entirely through sign language! Here are some ideas for enjoying haiku reading.
These suggestions are great for people who use sign language in daily life or are currently learning it.
In the video, while introducing haiku by Kobayashi Issa—known as one of the three great haikai masters of the Edo period—you can also learn about seasonal words (kigo).
If you’re curious about how to express haiku in sign language, this could help deepen your understanding.
Be sure to give it a try!