Ingenious Projects at
Washington Science Fair
This year's science fair at Washington Primary School featured both practical and "feel good" elements. Students learned about the scientific method and conducting research while experiencing a sense of accomplish over their finished projects.
It was easy to feel good seeing the extent of hard work, effort and ingenuity put into the dozens of individual and class projects on display in the school gym. "The projects were great," Principal Marsha Neville said. "It's enjoyable seeing what our students on all grade levels can achieve when they work hard."
Every class in the building developed a project along with many individual students. The results were impressive. Visitors noted how thorough the projects were and the attractiveness of each presentation.
The research covered a wide range of subjects including how the amount of air in tires affects bike speed, which magnet can pick up the most paper clips, the most productive basketball shooting positions, pet shampoos, cat foods, insulated cups, germs on bread, how shape affects the melting of ice and dozens of other topics.
Every class in the school visited the fair during the day. Parents and family members turned out at night for an hour-long display. "It was a fun experience for everyone" Mrs. Neville said.
The honorees included:
Kindergarten
1st place Angelina Lomangino – Mentos and warm soda.
2nd place Harrison Baliber – Which magnet will pick up the most paper clips?
3rd place Brandon Fucci – Plant growing.
1st Grade
1st place Tim Kusterbeck – Air in tires and bike speed.
2nd place Leigh Hepworth – Swing fast.
3rd place Stephanie Wickey – Soda candy explosion.
2nd Grade
1st place Kathryn Sanseviro – Brown apple.
2nd place James Kretschmer – Skinny on skin.
3rd place Teddy Tiliakos – Solar panels.
3rd Grade
1st place Aidan Bender – Basketball shooting positions.
2nd place Martin Maxim – Aiming right and left eyes.
3rd place Katie Renkewitz – Juicy fruits.
4th Grade
1st place Grace Tyrell – A feast fit for a cat.
2nd place Anna Wickey – Pet shampoo.
3rd place Hannah Avidor – Insulated cups.
Best Class Project
Kindergarten: Teacher Melissa Lang - Which balloon will deflate and fall down first?
1st Grade: Teacher Miram Engle - Plants without air.
2nd Grade: Teacher Suzanne Knoerzer - Germs on bread.
3rd Grade: Teacher Wendy Bonilla – Making moon craters.
4th Grade: Teacher Cindy Palmirotto - Will shape effect the rate of melting?