Remember last year? The 2011 5th grade Science Fair? It seemed it was all about moldy bread and corroded metal coins. I was beginning to worry about the local science teachers but now I’m convinced it was just a phase.
Exploding anything
OK, there were just a few of these exploding soft drink container experiments. 5th grade boys need this kind of action and I was glad to see that this year’s fair was limited to about three entries. This one showed some imagination by choosing root beer instead of Coke.
My favorite Food Science experiment
In the wake of the recent Pink Slime scandal it’s good to see that some budding scientist is on top of the real problem.
Energy conversion experiment
A fairly large portion of the American adult population wouldn’t have a clue about this. This kid still has about 7 years before learning about electrochemical half-cell potentials; And what about the use of LED’s to show that electricity is produced? I wonder.
Somehow a 4th grader got into the show
This little girl found this HUGE snail that was in a head of lettuce purchased at a local grocery store. She has kept it for a pet for nearly a year! Whatever. If she included a detailed notebook I would have attempted to make sure she made it to the regional’s in two weeks. Speaking of which, I will be judging the regional science fair in two weeks, so it will be interesting to see how it goes. Stay tuned.