1st Jean D- Geysers- How do they erupt?
2nd Craig D- Can plants grow without soil?
3rd Ahmahd C.- Ocean Water Pollution
Students at the Providence campus spent a very busy, productive and enjoyable month working on science fair projects. This year many of the students seemed to focus on environmental issues and concerns. Interest and motivation were quite high and the results were fantastic. The winning project was a model of a geyser that erupted on cue. Other projects included a model of the space shuttle with the study of shuttle disasters, an investigation of how to detect infrared light, a model of a solar house, a model of a wind turbine, a model and study of water pollution, an investigation about which light grows better plants, an experiment in hydroponics, an energy audit of the school, a look at composting, a model of the levee failures during hurricane Katrina, and many others.
Many students included a technology component, by creating PowerPoint presentations and displaying them using digital projectors. Students enjoyed the morning presenting their projects to the judges and guests. They were very enthusiastic and displayed a tremendous amount of knowledge about their topics.
As a concluding activity, students prepared a written reflection about the science fair experience, and compiled their materials into their end of the year or graduation portfolios. Overall, it was a very successful way to conduct an independent study of a science topic area of the student’s choice.
Congratulations to all!
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