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Science fair season underway
Winners at each school to compete at March 6 district fair
Over the next two weeks, Hesperia's students will pull energy from vegetables, play with light and color and test theorems: science fair season is underway.
"All grade levels" are participating, according to Kathy Miller, an assistant principal at Lime Street Elementary School, who's coordinating the district-wide science fair on March 6. There will even be a few kindergarteners there.
"They compete with their own grade level," said Miller. "Each student is already a winner, and they're going to receive a medal. And we'll be giving out first, second and third place trophies."
Ranchero Middle School was one of the first Hesperia Unified School District schools to hold their science fair, which took place on Wed., Feb. 3. There, 91 students tested the toxicity of household cleaners, evaluated the best ant poisons and glues, compared the exhaust produced by different vehicles and more.
"It's a very tough competition," said Miller. "You would be surprised at the quality we get every year."
In addition to the student scientists, there will be additional science-related exhibits at the March 6 science fair. The San Bernardino County Museum will be setting up hands-on animal and reptile exhibits and the district is recruiting local scientists and science enthusiasts as well.
"We've got a dad who's going to be making snow," said Miller. "We've got an individual making toothpaste."
The Hesperia Unified School District science fair will take place on Sat., March 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hesperia High School gymnasium. Award presentations by grade level will be taking place throughout the day.
Beau Yarbrough can be reached at 760-956-7108 or at beau@hesperiastar.com. Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Hesperia.Star
Ranchero Middle School science fair winners
Eighth Grade:
“Winter Solar Speedway” by Matthew Garcia
“Attack of the Killer Cleaners” by Nicole McGowan
“Nothing But Net” by Kimberly Jones
“Ant Attack!” by Mark Melendez
Seventh Grade:
“Enriching Desert Soil” by MIkayla Webb
“Watts the Big Idea” by Thomas Sedlak
“Most Useful Glues” by Tyler Peterson
“What is the Difference Between Natural and Chemical Cleaning Products” by Sabrina Smith
Outstanding environmental science project award sponsored by the Mojave Air Quality Management District: “Dirty Exhaust” by Austen Paul, Eighth Grade
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| Man, was I right or was I right? We need unbaised judges! |
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| Nostradamus - Mar 15, 2010 02:17:23 PM | Remove Comment |
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| Beau, what about doing a continuation story on all the other schools' winners. I know RMS isn't the only school to hold theirs. Recognize the other winners as well! |
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| Parent - Feb 21, 2010 07:00:48 PM | Remove Comment |
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| why doesn't our district trade judges with another district so that nobody knows anybody and it can actually be fair! |
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| parent who helps - Feb 17, 2010 03:23:28 PM | Remove Comment |
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| A majority of the winners will be from Krystal, Maple, Lime Street and possibly Topaz. Kingston used to be one of the schools with a large number of winners, but I'm sure those teachers, er, judges moved to Krystal. Let's see how this Science "Fair" turns out. |
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| nostradamus - Feb 08, 2010 02:12:08 PM | Remove Comment |
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| What a tacky comment from nostradamus. |
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| Shocked - Feb 06, 2010 10:48:00 AM | Remove Comment |
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| Unfortunately, it'll be the kids from 2 or 3 certain schools that wind up winning the district level competition. Happens every year. Guess the other schools need to secure more judges on the panel to make it fair, after all, FAIR is in the name. |
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| nostradamus - Feb 06, 2010 09:53:37 AM | Remove Comment |
