The contextual learning is expected to enhance the learner’s interest and motivation in Science education. We briefly review the several contextual learning in physics education, and consider their merits and demerits. We also propose an approach based on demonstrations as the contextual learning in the unit on “water”.

本研究は，文部科学省科学研究費補助金，基盤研究A（25242015）の援助を受けて行われたものである。