Students in laboratory - Science Challenge 2018

“Development of Heat Stroke Countermeasure Drink” The team developed an effective anti-heat stroke drink, which is a mixed solution of Miyako Island's specialty products such as Yukishio salt and brown sugar. Nutritional analysis and interview surveys were conducted with the cooperation of local companies and hospitals.

"Da Bomb Diggity Shell Ginger” The increasing importance of alcohol-based disinfectants in the COVID-19 pandemic led to a project to verify the antibacterial action of shell ginger. The research verified that mixing the boiled juice of shell ginger with alcohol produces a high antibacterial effect.

Students at the Children’s School learned about how static electricity works with the help of soap bubbles.

"What Kind of Influence Does Photocatalyst Have on the Growth of Sea Grapes?” The project aimed to establish indoor cultivation methods for sea grapes. The team verified that adding titanium dioxide into aquariums can inhibit algae that interfere with the photosynthesis of sea grapes.

1st, 2nd and 3rd grade students received a lesson in optics with OIST Student Cindy Esporlas.