Science Fair Frenzie

In the days leading up to Thanksgiving break, students in room 177 were busy at work reviewing everything they had learned so far this year in science.  Working in P.R.I.D.E. groups, each team of investigators researched background information about one of the lab experiments that had been conducted in class already this school year.

Diamond and Kaylin use their science text books as a resource
for their background information on ecosystems and needs of
living things.

After gathering the background information and reflecting on the components of the scientific method, students set to work on creating their science fair display boards.  

Ra'Jhay writes the title and headings on her groups board.

D'Aijah and Adriana work together to add details to their board 
while Ray'Von work on writing the procedures down.

After Thanksgiving break, students, in their P.R.I.D.E. groups repeated the science lab and prepared a display and demonstration for the judges.  Each group member contributed equally to their project and took tremendous pride in the finished product.

The "P" (proud) group, Abubakr, Justice, Darren, James, and Angel:
How are soils from different regions of the United States alike 
and different from each other?

The "R" (responsible) group, Da'Marieon, Lavon, Jayda, and Khadijah 
& Ra'Jhay who are not pictured:  What qualities cause soil to 
experience the least amount of erosion?

The "I" (independent) group, Kaylin, TaMya, Diamond, Marion
and Alivia (not pictured):  How are the needs of living things 
met in an aquatic bottle ecosystem?

The "D" (dedicated) group, Karissa, Sharnetta, Marcus and
Dymond & Shy'Diamond who are not pictured:
How can mining for fossil fuels damage the environment?

The "E" (educated) group, Ray'Von, Aaron and
 D'Aijah & Adriana who are not pictured:
How do various solutions effect semi-solids
 such as Gummy Bears?

Finally, the day of the science fair came.  HSA-DE welcomed judges from Wright Patterson Air Force Base.  Students  had the opportunity to proudly share their science experiments and demonstrate their knowledge.

Following the excitement of the judging, students eagerly awaited the results...and the awards!  Students in each grade level were awarded first, second, and third place awards.  In third grade, the results were close!

In First Place. . . What qualities cause soil to experience the least amount of erosion?

Lavon, Jayda, Da'Marieon, and Khadijah
(Not pictured, Ra'Jhay)

In Second Place. . . How can mining for fossil fuels damage the environment?

Shy'Diamond, Marcus, Sharnetta, Karissa, and Dymond

In Third Place. . . How are the needs of living things met in an aquatic bottle ecosystem?  

Alivia, Diamond, Marion, Kaylin, and TaMya.