Education on Energy and Environment in Mihama Town—Efforts of Mihama Town Energy and Environmental Education Promotion Committee—

Masashi Kawai

Chairman,Promotion Committee forEducation on Energy and

Environment ,Mihama Town, Fukui Pref.

Plenary Session of Energy and Environmental Education Seminar

Fukui City

MihamaTown

Fukui Prefecture

TokyoOsaka

Fukui pref.

The 4th Comprehensive Promotion Plan of Mihama Town

[Enhancing school education] (excerpt)

Mihama Town has long been promotingexperiential learning about welfare,agriculture and fishery through field tripsand nature class programs, etc.

In addition to improve academic abilities, itis now necessary to promote integratedstudy while enhancing energy andenvironmental education utilizing localresources effectively in the environmentblessed with nature, aiming at creating aunique school taking advantage of the localcharacteristics, based on “Wakasa Mihamaplan of promoting collaborative relationshipamong industry, tourism and academia.”

4th Comp. Promotion Plan of Mihama

Shining Nature, Active ResidenVivid Town, Beautiful Mihama

Mihama Town Energy and Environmental Education Promotion Committee

Expert member

Professor of University of Fukui

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Tsuruga Regional Office

Supporter members

Japan Atomic Energy Agency

Fukui Atomic Information Center

Institute of Nuclear Safety System

Mihama Nuclear Power Plant of Kansai Electric Power Company

Three representatives from junior high school

Mihama Junior High School

Mihama Nishi Elementary School

Mihama Chuo Elementary School

Mihama Higashi Elementary School

One representative from each elementary school

Three representatives from the Board of Education

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Efforts of Energy and Environmental Education Promotion Committee

—Enhancement and new development of energy and environmental education—

(1) Holding of the Promotion Committee meetings (4 times)

(2) Holding of seminars on energy and environmental education

(3) Participation in Japan Association of Energy and Environmental Education

(4) Holding of study sessions on class teaching about energy and environmental education

(5) Revision of curriculum and supplementary textbooks on energy and environmental education

(6) Compilation of class teaching records on energy and environmental education

(7) Observational study visit to nuclear-related facilities

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Contents of Today’s Presentation

1 Compilation of class teaching records of “Education on Energy and Environment”

2 Holding of seminarson “Education on Energy and Environment”

3 Revising side readerson “Education on Energy and Environment”

4 Results of the awareness survey on “Education on Energy and Environment”

1. Compilation of Class Teaching Records

Class Teaching Records

Lectured by KEPCO Staff

What is Energy ?

Guest Teacherfrom KEPCO

Group Discussion

Sep. 18, 2014

Presentation

Class Teaching Records

Lower/Middle grades of elementary school (6-10 year old)What is energy?Solar cookingOld-time way of lifeWhere does electricity come from?

Higher grades of elementary school(10-12 year old)Characteristics of various power generation systemsFuture electricity generation/ New energyEco-friendly cookingHands-on experience class about radiationGlobal warming and energy conservationTips for eco-friendly life

3rd grade of junior high schoolScience classes (15 year old)Radiation, cloud chamber

What happens without energy?

Closing remarks

2. Holding of Seminars on Energy and Environmental Education

• Understanding the necessity of energy and environmental education• Learning about practical teaching methods

All the teachers in the town participate in the seminars.

Members of the promotion committee serve as instructors after completing trainings.

FY 2014 Energy and Environmental Education Seminar

Date/Time: August 25, 2014/13:30 - 16:30 Venue: “Media Hall” etc. of Mihama Junior High SchoolParticipants: 75 teachers in Mihama Town

18 other relevant persons 93 in total

Contents: - Keynote lecture- Sub-session Lower grades (for 6-8 yr old)

Teachers’ Middle grades (for 8-10 yr old)

Mtg. for Higher grades (for 10-12 yr old)

Junior high school (for 12-15 yr old)

Keynote Lecture at the Plenary Session

Radiation Influence and Current Fukushim

Sub-session 1 Teachers’ Mtg. for Lower Grades (6-8yo)

Sub-session 2 Teachers’ Mtg. for Middle Grades (8-10 yo)

Hydro Power

Nuclear Power

Thermal Power

Sub-session 3 Teachers’ Mtg. for High Grades (10-12 yo)

Sub-session 4 Teachers’ Mtg. for Junior High School(12-15 yo)

Education on Energy in Our School

3. Revising Side Readers

Energy and Environment

For 8-10 yo For 10-12 yo

For 13-14 yo For 14-15 yo

Energy and Environment

Let’s play with water

Nuclear Power

Water Wheel

Curriculum Components for Each Grade Level of Mihama Town Energy and Environmental Education

Grade Aim Keywords Subjects Contents

1st grade Feeling energy through contact with nature and play

Becoming aware of and feeling energy Life Environment StudiesDrawing and Handicraft

(1) Let’s play with sunlight.(2) Let’s play with the wind.

2nd grade Experience of using energy Life Environment StudiesDrawing and Handicraft

(1) Let’s play with water.(2) Let’s play with batteries.

3rd gradeBecoming interested in various types of energy and experiencing electric energy.

Concept of energyEnergy around us

Science (Visiting class)ScienceSocial Studies

(1) What is “energy” ?(2) Let’s try using solar energy.(3) let’s try using wind energy and elastic energy.(4) Let’s experience old-time way of life.

4th gradeEnergy conversionOur life and electricityWhere does electricity come from?

ScienceSocial Studies

(1) Let’s generate electricity.(2) Let’s learn mechanisms to generate and transmit

electricity.(3) Let’s understand hard work and efforts of workers.

5th gradeLearning about global warming and finiteness of resources, and putting energy conservation into practice.

Electricity as an industryFiniteness of energy resourcesOur life and energy environment

Integrated Study PeriodSocial StudiesScience

(1) Let’s study about industry and power production of Mihama Town.

(2) Let’s think about our life and the environment.

6th grade Global warmingOur life and energy environment

Integrated Study PeriodSocial StudiesScienceHome economics

(1) Let’s study about fossil fuels.(2) Let’s study about global warming.(3) Let’s study about conservation of energy and natural

resources.(4) Let’s learn about present energy situation and new energy.

1st grade of junior high school

Conducting a study tour to the power plant and promoting understanding of energy issues.

Power generation methods and roles of Mihama Town

Integrated Study Period(Relevant subject/ grade)(Social Studies/ 1st and 2nd

grade)(Science/ 2nd grade)

(1) Electric energy and our life(2) History of nuclear power generation in Mihama Town and

changes in power generation methods(3) A study tour to the power plant(4) Future of power generation in Japan and future energy

2nd grade of junior high school

Understanding global warming and its issues and actively promoting energy conservation efforts.

Global warming and ecological activity

Integrated Study Period(Relevant subject/ grade)(Social Studies/ 2nd grade)(Science/ 3rd grade)(Home economics/ 2nd grade)

(1) What is global warming?(2) Our life and energy consumption/CO2 emissions(3) Aiming for energy saving life

3rd grade of junior high school

Creating a desirable society and family life.

Suggestions for future energy situations

ScienceIntegrated Study Period(Relevant subject/ grade)(Social Studies/ 2nd and 3rd

grade)(Science/ 3rd grade)

(1) History of energy(2) Future energy(3) Suggestions for energy and environmental issues(4) Characteristics of radiation

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Elementary SchoolRevision of supplementary textbooks (Elementary school)

Grade Page Where to be revised How to revise Before change After change/addition

1st and 2nd

grades

(2) Relation to subjects Changed

3rd grade Science, “Let’s compare sunny areas and shady areas.”“Let’s catch the sunlight and reflectit on something.”

3rd grade Science, “Let’s learn about sunlight.”

(4) Relation tosubjects Added

1st and 2nd grade, Book 1, “Korokoro Yurayura” (Handmade rolling toy)3rd grade Science, “Let’s move the toy car by wind or rubber bands.”

(6) Relation to subjects Deleted

2nd grade Drawing and Handicraft, “Puka puka land” (Handmade toys that float on water.)

(Deleted)

3rd and 4th grades

(2) Relation to subjects Changed 3rd grade Science, “Sunny areas and

shady areas” 3rd grade Science, “Let’s learn about sunlight.”

(13) Source No change Old source (2003) Teach it as it was (Second edition has not been published.)

(14) Relation to subjects Changed 4th grade Social Studies, “Old tools

and life in early times” 3rd grade Social Studies, “Old tools and life in early times”

(17) Source No change Old source (2003) Teach the situations at that time.

5th and 6th grades

(2) Nuclear power generation/ contents

Deleted The electricity generation cost is the lowest. (Deleted)

(2) Nuclear power generation/ contents

No change Some people are concerned about safety issues.

Instructors explain about the accident of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

(2) Best mix of energy sources No change Best mix of energy sources The idea of the best mix of energy sources is important.

(3) (5) Electricity in Mihama Town Changed Amount of electricity generated in a

year (FY2006)

In 2010;Amount of electricity generated: 6.863 billion kWhThe amount used: 78 million kWh

(4) Reinan Substation

It should be changed.

The picture of Reina Substation in Shinjo is old.

No change at this point of time. It will be changed after the completion of its renovation.

(9) Picture Added Ms. Wangari Maathai Passed away(April 1, 1940 – September 25, 2011)

(10) Practical application of fast reactor fuel cycle

No changeThe available period of uranium is estimated to be about 2570 years by using plutonium.

Teach in accordance with the government policy.

(2) (10) (14)(15) (21) (22)

(23)Source It should be changed. Old source (2003 – 2006) Input the updated information in the inner-town LAN.

(21) Kyoto Protocol No change Teach according to the situation regarding the Protocol when it is taught.

(21)Target for reducing GHG emissions in Fukui Pref. : 3%

Added Achieved the target by reducing by 5.9% in FY 2009.

In the report compiled by the Cost Verification Committee of Energy and Environment Council at the end of 2011, the nuclear power generation cost is the lowest numerically (reference material 1). However, it has not concluded that the cost is the lowest because there still remain some issues requiring further evaluation.On the other hand, it is estimated that electricity generation costs will increase by about 3 trillion yen a year if nuclear power plants stop operating, according to the reference material (material 2, p. 7) submitted to Energy and Environment Council on Sept. 4, 2012.

In the reference material (material 2, p. 6) submitted to Energy and Environment Council on Sept. 4, 2012, uranium resources will become renewable for several thousand years if fast breeder reactor cycle is realized in the future.

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The Inner-town Network (Items under the heading of energy and environmental education) Name Name

Curriculum

Supplementary textbooks

Project plan

Review of projects

Study sessions on class teaching

SeminarsJapan Association of Energy and Environmental Education

Plans, activities and equipment of each school

Questionnaires

Activities before FY 2010Energy conservation efforts that can be implemented in schools

Others

List of materials that have been replaced.jtd

The Inner-town Network (Item under the heading of energy and environmental education)

Changes in Japan’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions

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4. Results of the Awareness Survey on “Education on Energy and Environment”

1. Awareness survey started in FY 2007.Revised to the current format in FY 2009. In the third trimesters (January – March) of 6th grade of elementary school; and 3rd grade of junior high school.

(With the cooperation of supporting members of the committee)

2. By self-evaluation of pupils and students

3. Progress is identified owing to the “Education on Energyand Environment” since FY 2006. Issues for improvement still remain.

4. Results of the Awareness Survey (1)

Total

Male

Female

Yes Perhaps Yes Perhaps No No

Q10. Is radiation dose rate higher around NPPs than usual places ?

4. Results of the Awareness Survey (2)

Total

Male

Female

How many NPP units in our Fukui Pref.?approx. 5 approx. 10 approx. 15 approx. 20 No answer

approx. 5 approx. 10 approx. 15

Conclusion

(1) Promotion committee(2) Holding of seminars(3) Participation in Japan Association of Energy and Environmental Education(4) Holding of study sessions on class teaching(5) Revision of curriculum and supplementary textbooks(6) Compilation of class teaching records(7) Observational study visit to nuclear-related facilities

1. Continuous efforts in the entire Mihama Town

2. Quick countermeasures against issues and problems

3. Collecting class teaching records

Roles of the Promotion Committee and its members are important.

Improvement of the skills and quality of teachers is required through:

For more effective “Education on Energy and Environment” and its new development,

Thank you for your attention.