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12 th Annual District Science Fair “Empowering Innovation” February 20, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
12th Annual
District Science Fair
“Empowering Innovation” February 20, 2016
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
School Board Members
Mr. Rodney A. Jordan, Board Chair
Dr. Noelle Gabriel, Vice Chair
Ms. Courtney R. Doyle
Dr. Brad N. Robinson
Rev. Edward K. Haywood
Ms. Tanya K. Bhasin
Ms. Yvonne P. Wagner
The mission of Norfolk Public Schools, the cornerstone of a proudly diverse community, is to ensure that all students maximize their academic potential, develop skills for lifelong learning and are successful contributors to a global society, as distinguished by:
• Courageous advocacy for all students • Family and community investment • Data-driven personalized learning • Strong and effective leadership teams • Shared responsibility for teaching and learning • Access to rigorous and rewarding college and career readiness opportunities
12th Annual District Science Fair
Nauticus Maritime Center - February 20, 2016
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Melinda Boone
Chief Academic Officer Dr. Kipp Rogers
Chief of Staff Dr. Sharon I. Byrdsong
Chief of Operations Dr. Michael E. Thornton
Executive Directors of Schools Dr. Denise Charbonnet
Mr. John Coleman Dr. Patricia Melise
Senior Coordinator of Science Adrienne R. Britton
Science Teacher Specialists Tekita C. Blackwell
Julia R. Wilshire
Table of Contents
Description Page
Welcome Letter from the Senior Coordinator of Science 1
Acknowledgements 2 – 3
Parking 4
Schedule of Events & Rules for Success 5
Opening Ceremony 6
Battleship Science Stations & Lunch Options 7
Awards Ceremony 8
Summary of Awards 9
Science Fair Judges 10 – 11
Participants by School ~Elementary ~Middle
12 – 16 17
Middle School PowerPoint Presentation Schedule 18
Life Science Entries 19
Design Science Entries 20 – 21
Physical Science Entries 21 – 24
February 20, 2016
Welcome to the 12th Annual District Science Fair
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Norfolk Public Schools’ 12th Annual District Science Fair. The enthusiasm for and anticipation of this event began during the 2004-05 school year. This event provides our students in grades 3 – 6 the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of scientific concepts through innovative scientific research and investigation, which supports the Scientific Investigation strand of the Virginia Science Standards of Learning objectives. The scientific investigation skills being displayed by our students today were introduced in kindergarten and will be mastered in high school. As you view the projects of the 2015-16 Science Fair Participants, you will find that they feature the 21st century skills required for success as future health care providers, astronauts, engineers, mathematicians, and scientists. Our students are well on their way to making key discoveries and solving the global problems of the future. The Science Office of Norfolk Public Schools strives to prepare students to be productive contributors to society through science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning opportunities. Because of this, we endeavor to support the general principles of the STEM Education Coalition, namely the principle that “our nation must expand the capacity and diversity of the STEM workforce pipeline to prepare more students for the best jobs of the future that will keep the U.S. innovative, secure, and competitive.” Furthermore, since STEM education is linked with our nation’s economic prosperity in the modern global economy, strong STEM skills are a central element of a well-rounded education and essential to effective citizenship. A personal thank you is extended to the teachers, administrators, and parents – your patience, encouragement, support, and guidance are certainly appreciated as you assisted our students in preparing for today’s event. To the 2015-16 Science Fair Committee – you are wonderful! The countless hours used to plan and prepare to make this a successful event are greatly appreciated. A special thank you is extended to our 2015-16 Science Fair Judges for providing your expertise and professional feedback. And finally, to our 2015-16 Science Fair Participants, I congratulate you on a “job well done” – you have demonstrated mastery of skills necessary for exemplary scientific discovery and inquiry. Excellent job!! Warm regards, Adrienne R. Britton Senior Coordinator of Science Norfolk Public School
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Science Office wishes to thank the following individuals, organizations and community partners for their support and contributions. The support we received has greatly contributed to the success of the 12th Annual District Science Fair.
The Nauticus Maritime Center Educators, Staff, and Volunteers
Academy of International Studies at Rosemont Color Guard
Dr. Lynnell T. Gibson, Principal
Norfolk Public Schools’ Music Office Danielle F. Roby, Senior Coordinator
Norview High Schools Choral Department
Sarah Tilghman, Choral Director Dr. Marjorie Stealey, Principal
NPS Print Shop
Dean Martin, Manager
Nauticus/Norfolk Public Schools’ Junior Scientists Club Shannon Goodrich
NPS Administrators
NPS Teachers and Science Fair Coordinators
NPS Parents
Our Volunteer Judges
City of Norfolk Division of Parking
The Science Office wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the directors, staff, and volunteers of Nauticus. For the past ten years they have opened their doors to us and welcomed our young investigators and their families. But, they offer more than just a
host site; they are true partners in this endeavor. Their efforts ensure the success of the Norfolk Public Schools’ Science Fair and provide our student investigators with invaluable
learning opportunities.
Special Thanks to:
Stephen Kirkland Executive Director
Abby J. Dotson
Education Manager
Susie Hill Education Specialist/Special Programs Manager
Scott Abrams, Floor Programs Manager
Jillian Hanley, Education Specialist
Education Staff
The City of Norfolk Division of Parking, as a courtesy to our school district, has provided a
special parking rate.
A special all-day rate of $2.50 will be honored at the
Towne Point Garage ONLY
located on the corner of Main Street and Waterside Drive
How to Get the Special Rate:
1. Upon entry into the garage, drivers should take a ticket. 2. Upon exiting the garage, drivers should sign the ticket “NPS SCIENCE FAIR” 3. Pay cashier $2.50
Norfolk Public Schools
12th Annual District Science Fair
Schedule of Events
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration & Project Set-up 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony
~Large Screen Theater
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Morning Break 10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Judging (Participants)
Battleship Science Stations (Guests)
12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Public Viewing of Projects 1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Project Pick-up 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony
~Large Screen Theater
Rules to ensure the success of our science fair: 1. Remain at your project board until two judges have interviewed you. You should
have two stickers in the upper right hand corner of your presentation board.
2. This is an honorable school program. Your achievements and behavior represent
your school and family.
3. Projects may not be removed until after 1:30 p.m.
4. Parents or family members are NOT allowed in the judging area during judging.
Disqualification will be the result of noncompliance.
Norfolk Public Schools
12th Annual District Science Fair
Schedule of Events
Opening Ceremony 9:00–10:00 a.M.
Large Screen Theater
Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance Academy of International Studies at Rosemont Color Guard
Lt. Erick Ignacio
National Anthem Ericka Mojica
Norview High School Director, Sarah M. Tilghman
Welcome
Stephen Kirkland, Director of Nauticus
Introduction of Keynote Speaker Adrienne R. Britton
Senior Coordinator of Science
Keynote Speaker Roger R. Lagesse & the “Girls in Engineering”
Granby High School
Special Announcements Science Fair Committee
Morning Break
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Students have a fifteen minute
break before judging begins.
Science University at Nauticus
Battleship Science Stations
10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mighty Magnets Risky Wisky Weather Instruments
Ship Machines Made Simple
Lunch Options
Local Eateries Nearby
Jimmy Johns Granby Street Pizza
MacArthur Mall Food Court East Main St. & Granby St.
A great selection at a reasonable price.
Outside food is not allowed in the museum or Café.
Outside food must be consumed on the veranda or picnic tables outside of the museum.
Norfolk Public Schools
12th Annual District Science Fair
Schedule of Events
Awards Ceremony 2:00–3:00 P.M.
Large Screen Theater
Blair Middle School “Encore” Ensemble Jennifer Scott, Director of Orchestras
Pledge of Allegiance
Julia R. Wilshire, Science Teacher Specialist
National Anthem Blair Middle School “Encore” Ensemble Jennifer Scott, Director of Orchestras
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Adrienne R. Britton, Senior Coordinator of Science
Fire Suppression Jillian Hanley, Education Specialist
Nauticus
Presentation of Awards Science Fair Committee
Life Science
Design Science
Physical Science
Sixth Grade PowerPoint Projects
Closing Remarks
Adrienne R. Britton, Senior Coordinator of Science
Summary of Awards
Please show your support for each winning participant by remaining for the duration of the awards ceremony. Thank you
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Medals will be awarded for each of the following categories at each grade level:
Life Science Design Science Physical Science
Sixth Grade PowerPoint Project Presentations
“You may encounter many defeats but you must not be
defeated.”
Dr. Maya Angelou
12th ANNUAL DISTRICT SCIENCE FAIR JUDGEs
A special thanks to our dedicated volunteer judges.
We could not provide this opportunity to our students without your support!
Damien Civiello Nuclear Engineer
Dr. Shari Wiley HU Professor
Mark Anderson Nuclear Engineer
Alisa Anderson Nuclear Engineer
Blanch Wise Retired Teacher
Dr. Nelda Richardson Pharmacist
Humphrey Minx Biology Professor
Kristan Sivells License Funeral Director/Embalmer
Marc Snead Electrical Engineer, Cox Communications
Robin Snead Computer Science
Dr. Janelle St. Louis Pharmacist
Lyndsey Allison-Russell Health Physicist
Dr. Anne Mannarino Project Director for SWRIL
Melody Marriner Earth Science Teacher
Katrina Garrett Systems Analysis
Ciara Mason Chemical Engineer
Dr. Peter Mollica Research Associate/Postdoctoral Fellow, ODU
Dr. Nardos Sori Postdoctoral Fellow, ODU
Anthony Asmar Graduate Research Assistant, ODU
Dr. Wassim Obeid Postdoctoral Researcher, ODU
Ronald White NSU Professor
Dr. Anthony Nweke NSU Professor
Dr. Rajeev Chandra NSU Professor
Dr. Cheryl V. Hinds NSU Professor
Dr. Ganesan Kamatchi NSU Professor
Dr. Boyd Coan NSU Professor
Twanda T. Gainer Program Coordinator, NSU
Dr. Lynette Hauser TCC Professor
Justin Muhammad MonarchTeach Student, ODU
Allen Trussler MonarchTeach Student, ODU
Kevin Ellsworth-Wicker MonarchTeach Student, ODU
Miranda Blaser MonarchTeach Student, ODU
Chris Mikedis MonarchTeach Student, ODU
Jessica Monty MonarchTeach Student, ODU
William Dever Manager, Instrument Flight Procedures
Kurt D. Van Deusen Mathematics Educators
12th ANNUAL DISTRICT SCIENCE FAIR JUDGEs
A special thanks to our dedicated volunteer judges.
We could not provide this opportunity to our students without your support!
Scott Smith Senior Design/Construction Project Manager
Denise Thompson Environmental Protection Programs Manager
Dr. Gerald Golden Medical Doctor
Elijah Kent Engineer, NASA
Dolores Pitts Virginia Zoo In Norfolk
Ed Corack Tetra Tech
Garth Glenn Tetra Tech
Rob Sok Tetra Tech
Dave Brayack Tetra Tech
Beverly Keys Tetra Tech
Jerry Sekerak SPAWAR-Photographer
Ngoan T. Nguyen SPAWAR
Kevin Thrope SPAWAR
Samantha Wright SPAWAR
Don Benjamin SPAWAR
John Fassoth SPAWAR
Sean Perryman SPAWAR
Natasha Pemberton SPAWAR
Robert Greer SPAWAR
Bernice Brown SPAWAR
Dave Harris SPAWAR
Robert Summerhill Dominion Power
Zackery Gravely Dominion Power
Jeff Hohlweg Newport News Shipbuilding
Michael Moore Newport News Shipbuilding
Ronita Yohe Newport News Shipbuilding
Regina Miller Newport News Shipbuilding
William Larkin Newport News Shipbuilding
Participants by School - Elementary
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood, Thomas Smigiel
Landon Carraway 3rd Grade PS3.3
Emma Sorey 4th Grade LS4.1
Miles Miskill 5th Grade PS5.1
Bay View, Valerie Walton
Reid Vandergrift 3rd Grade DS3.4
Darick Flaherty 4th Grade PS4.1
Kara Cox 5th Grade PS5.2
Camp Allen, Deena J. Copeland
Madison Salsbury 3rd Grade DS3.2
Eileen Coluna 4th Grade DS4.2
Matias Copeland 5th Grade DS5.8
Campostella, Rhonda Ambrose
Brinaya McCullor 3rd Grade PS3.16
Michael Johnson 4th Grade DS4.6
Shadlay Russell 5th Grade LS5.5
Chesterfield Academy, Sandra Witcher
Zyon Sweatt 3rd Grade DS3.7
Malik Simmons 4th Grade PS4.2
Isaiah Seabron 5th Grade PS5.4
Coleman Place, Pamela M. Tatem
Devin Caster 3rd Grade DS3.3
Vincent Bofo 4th Grade PS4.3
Nailah McFarland 5th Grade DS5.4
Crossroads, Kristen Nichols
Crystal Vazquez-Guevara 3rd Grade PS3.4
Ryan Bramble 4th Grade PS4.4
Caleb Phelps 5th Grade DS5.3
Participants by School - Elementary
Fairlawn, T. Michele Logan
Destiny Smith 3rd Grade DS3.6
Jayden Manun 4th Grade PS4.16
Juliana Fisher 5th Grade DS5.6
Ghent, Thomas McAnulty
Caleb Payne 4th Grade PS4.5
Darya Bartol 5th Grade LS5.1
Granby, Kathryn M. Verhappen
Declan Breslin 3rd Grade PS3.5
Caleb Sellers 4th Grade PS4.6
Aliyah Oakley 5th Grade PS5.7
Ingleside, Alana Balthazar
Brandon Rhodes 3rd Grade PS3.6
Ethan Caja 4th Grade DS4.3
Abigail Wilson 5th Grade DS5.2
Jacox, Rohan Cumberbatch-Smith
Jarod Gillespi 3rd Grade PS3.7
Aerajae Worlds 4th Grade PS4.7
Kelecia Garry 5th Grade PS5.8
James Monroe, Celeste Jones
Tremayne Cowort, Jr. 3rd Grade PS3.9
Deandre Beal 4th Grade PS4.9
Da’miyone Jenkins 5th Grade PS5.9
Larchmont, Dennis Fifer
Jude Light 3rd Grade DS3.5
Sarah Temper 4th Grade LS4.5
Harrison Kuehl 5th Grade DS5.5
Participants by School - Elementary
Larrymore, David Faircloth
Azante Brown 4th Grade PS4.18
Nala White 5th Grade LS5.6
Lindenwood, Lisa Corbin
Jade Scafuri 3rd Grade PS3.8
Michael Portis 4th Grade PS4.15
Ellis Wilcox 5th Grade LS5.2
Little Creek, Kimberly A. Gray
Clayton Howie 4th Grade PS4.8
Angelika Baloy 5th Grade LS5.2
Mary Calcott, Danielle McIntrye
Percy Gordon 3rd Grade DS3.1
Gavin Sleeper 4th Grade DS4.1
Jahkari Taylor 5th Grade PS5.3
Norview, Sandra C. Cox
Amia Reamy 3rd Grade LS3.3
Rihanna Reid 4th Grade LS4.4
Marina Mejia 5th Grade PS5.17
Ocean View, James Peterson
David Rodriguez 3rd Grade PS3.10
Jenna Weech 4th Grade PS4.11
Jennifer Letourneau 5th Grade LS5.4
Oceanair, Lawrence C. Taylor
Amire Wright 3rd Grade LS3.1
Elijah Barber 4th Grade PS4.10
Lillian Smith 5th Grade PS5.10
Participants by School – Elementary
Richard Bowling, Eric Goodman
Raylona Walker 3rd Grade PS3.11
Alexandria Steward 4th Grade DS4.4
Tamani Brown 5th Grade PS5.11
Sewells Point, Mary Wrushen
Abigayle Prill 3rd Grade PS3.15
Elizabeth Stewart 4th Grade DS4.7
Naimah Bint Md-Shiraz 5th Grade PS5.15
Sherwood Forest, Cheryl Jordan
Jahzara Lyles-Christia 3rd Grade PS3.2
Jordyn Hodges 4th Grade PS4.17
Cady Ward 5th Grade DS5.7
St. Helena, Vandelyn I. Hodges
Shane Roque 3rd Grade DS3.8
Tatiana Cowell 4th Grade DS4.8
Samya Settles 5th Grade PS5.6
Suburban Park, Brenda D. Shepherd
Evelyn Garst 4th Grade LS4.2
Irene Green 5th Grade DS5.5
Tanners Creek, Maritsa Alger
Evelyn Hatenan 3rd Grade PS3.12
Destiny Davenport 4th Grade PS4.13
Christian Gallant 5th Grade PS5.12
Tarrallton, Daniel White
Kaelynn Smith 3rd Grade PS3.13
Makayla Brown 4th Grade PS4.14
LeeNaya McCan-Costict 5th Grade PS5.13
Participants by School - Elementary
Tidewater Park, Sharon Phillips
Ariana Evans 3rd Grade PS3.1
Mecca Valentine 4th Grade DS4.5
Janalia Ransdell 5th Grade PS5.14
W. H. Taylor, Mary Ann Bowen
Arianna Owens 3rd Grade PS3.14
Andrew McClung 4th Grade LS4.3
Patrick Stiles 5th Grade LS5.3
Willard, Julie H. Honeycutt
Caleb Willoughby 3rd Grade LS3.2
Courtney Ward 4th Grade PS4.12
D’Marion Melton 5th Grade DS5.1
Participants by School – Middle
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood, Thomas Smigiel Chavito Allen 6th Grade PPT 1
Isaac Kohn 6th Grade PPT 2
Academy of International Studies at Rosemont, Lynnell T. Gibson
Sage Ambrose-Brydie 6th Grade PPT 3
Joshua White 6th Grade PPT 4
Azalea Gardens, Reuthenia C. Clark
Clinton Hill 6th Grade PPT 15
Alenys Santana 6th Grade PPT 16
Crossroads, Kristen Nichols
Colten Taylor 6th Grade PPT 5
Molly O’Shea 6th Grade PPT 6
James Blair, Mark Makovec
Dylan Turner 6th Grade PPT 7
Ian Wirtz 6th Grade PPT 8
Northside, Richard Fraley
Jhanae Colston 6th Grade PPT 13
Judah Kelce 6th Grade PPT 14
Norview, Walter Brower
Noah Alper 6th Grade PPT 11
Katie Heine 6th Grade PPT 12
Ruffner Academy, Sallie Cooke
Koshy Bhasin 6th Grade PPT 9
Rose Whelan 6th Grade PPT 10
Middle School PowerPoint
Presentation Schedule
Room A Time PPT 1 Chavito Allen – Academy for Discovery at Lakewood
Do Colored Drinks Stain Your Teeth? 10:15- 10:30
PPT 4 Joshua White – AOIS
Stretch It Out 10:35- 10:50
PPT 7 Dylan Turner – Blair MS
How Does the Design of the Bridge Affect How Much It Can Support? 10:55- 11:10
PPT 10 Rose Whelan – Ruffner Academy
Re-Entry…A Hot Topic 11:15- 11:30
PPT 13 Jhanae Colston – Northside MS
What is the Effect of Different Types of Music on Heart Rate? 11:35- 11:50
PPT 16 Alenys Santana – Azalea Gardens MS
What is the Effect of the Oil Spills on Aquatic Plants? 11:55- 12:05
Room B Time
PPT 2 Isaac Kohn – Academy for Discovery at Lakewood
Will Exercise Make a Dog Eat Less Pencils? 10:15- 10:30
PPT 5 Colten Taylor – Crossroads School
What Material Affects Wi-Fi Signals the Best? 10:35- 10:50
PPT 8 Ian Wirtz – Blair MS
Which Liquid Solvent Will Dissolve the Outer Coating on a Skittles Candy
the Fastest?
10:55- 11:10
PPT 11 Noah Alper – Norview MS
Food Science: Acidity of Coffee 11:15- 11:30
PPT 14 Judah Kelce– Northside MS
What is the Effect of Bridge Design on the Amount of Weight It Can Hold? 11:35- 11:50
Room C Time
PPT 3 Sage Ambrose-Brydie – AOIS
Does the Material of a Parachute Affect How Long It Stays in Flight? 10:15- 10:30
PPT 6 Molly O’Shea – Crossroads School
Ready, Set, Glow! How Does Temperature Affect the Life of a Glow Stick? 10:35- 10:50
PPT 9 Koshy Bhasin – Ruffner Academy
How Does Your Immune System Fight Off Illness? 10:55- 11:10
PPT 12 Katie Heine – Norview MS
Siblings or Strangers: Fingerprint Pattern Similarity between Siblings and
Unrelated People
11:15- 11:30
PPT 15 Clinton Hill – Azalea Gardens MS
How Does a Roller Coaster Stay on Their Tracks during a Loop? 11:35- 11:50
Notes: Students will engage in Battleship Science Stations until their scheduled presentation time. Please be present 15 minutes before your scheduled presentation time.
Participants by Category
Life Science Third Grade Life Science Entries
LS3.1 Amire Wright – Oceanair Elementary School How Do We Stop Apples from Turning Brown?
LS3.2 Caleb Willoughby – Willard Model Elementary School What Is the Effect of Salt Water on How Quickly a Flower Absorbs Water?
LS3.3 Amia Reamy – Norview Elementary School Does a Picked Flower Survive Longer in Cold Water or Hot Water?
Fourth Grade Life Science Entries
LS4.1 Emma Sorey – Academy for Discovery at Lakewood Do Men or Women Have a Better Short-Term Memory?
LS4.2 Evelyn Garst – Suburban Park Elementary School How Does Yeast Fermentation Affect Bread-making?
LS4.3 Andrew McClung – W. H. Taylor Elementary School Heart Beat Song
LS4.4 Rihanna Reid – Norview Elementary School Which Type of Cheese Molds the Fastest?
LS4.5 Sarah Tremper – Larchmont Elementary School How Does the Type of Music You Listen to Affect Your Heart Rate?
Fifth Grade Life Science Entries
LS5.1 Darya Bartol – Ghent School What Effect Does Soil, Sand and Water Have on Plant Growth?
LS5.2 Angelika Baloy – Little Creek Elementary School Does the Presence of Soil Affect the Growth of a Mung Bean?
LS5.3 Patrick Stiles – W. H. Taylor Elementary School Which Distractions Will Affect Your Writing Accuracy and Speed the Most?
LS5.4 Jennifer Letourneau – Ocean View Elementary School Where Should You Store Your Apples?
LS5.5 Shadlay Russell – Campostella Elementary School Optical Illusions
LS5.6 Nala White – Larrymore Elementary School How Will Various Types of Exercise Affect My Heart Rate?
Participants by Category
Design Science Third Grade Design Science Entries
DS3.1 Percy Gordon – Mary Calcott Elementary School Will a Building Stand Longer with More Supports?
DS3.2 Madison Salsbury – Camp Allen Elementary School Which Gum Has the Longest Lasting Flavor?
DS3.3 Devin Caster – Coleman Place Elementary School Can the Design of a Paper Airplane Make It Fly Farther?
DS3.4 Reid Vandergrift – Bay View Elementary School How Do Different Baseball Materials (Aluminum, Wood, or Composite) Affect the Distance a Baseball Will Travel When Hit from a Tee?
DS3.5 Jude Light – Larchmont Elementary School What Ear Protection Helps Pilots Block out the Most Harmful Noise?
DS3.6 Destiny Smith – Fairlawn Elementary School Ice Cold
DS3.7 Zyon Sweatt – Chesterfield Academy Which Type of Cup or Holder Will Keep Your Drink Hot the Longest?
DS3.8 Shane Roque – St. Helena Elementary School How Far Will a Paper Plane Fly?
Fourth Grade Design Science Entries
DS4.1 Gavin Sleeper – Calcott Elementary School Does the Roof Design of a House Affect How Well It Will Survive Strong Winds and a Tornado?
DS4.2 Eileen Coluna – Camp Allen Elementary School Does Milk Turn into Plastic?
DS4.3 Ethan Caja – Ingleside Elementary School Which Bridge Will Hold the Most Weight?
DS4.4 Alexandria Steward – Richard Bowling Elementary School Does a Longer Paper Airplane Fly Farther Than a Wide One?
DS4.5 Mecca Valentine – Tidewater Park Elementary School Which Paper Towel Brand Absorbs the Most Water?
DS4.6 Michael Johnson – Campostella Elementary School Do All Brands of Diapers Absorb the Same Amount of Water?
DS4.7 Elizabeth Stewart – Sewells Point Elementary School What is the Best Way to Get a Cold Soda?
DS4.8 Tatiana Cowell – St. Helena Elementary School Which Brand of Popcorn Leaves the Fewest Kernels?
Participants by Category
Design Science Fifth Grade Design Science Entries
DS5.1 D’Marion Melton – Willard Model Elementary School Will Using Different Paper Affect How Far a Paper Airplane Will Fly?
DS5.2 AbiGail Wilson – Ingelside Elementary School Which Bilge Keel is the Best at Reducing the Rolling Motion of a Boat?
DS5.3 Caleb Phelps – Crossroads School How Does the Cost of a Battery Affect the Life of a Battery?
DS5.4 Nailah McFarland – Coleman Place Elementary School Which Diaper Can Hold the Most Moisture?
DS5.5 Harrison Kuehl – Larchmont Elementary School How Does the Shape of Bridge’s Horizontal Beam Affect Its Strength?
DS5.6 Juliana Fisher – Fairlawn Elementary School Which Brand of Paper Towel is More Durable?
DS5.7 Cady Ward – Sherwood Forest Elementary School Which Sponge Holds the Most Water?
DS5.8 Matias Copeland – Camp Allen Elementary School Which Cup Material Keeps Coffee Hot Longest?
Physical Science Third Grade Physical Science Entries
PS3.1 Ariana Evans – Tidewater Park Elementary School How Does the Temperature of Water Affect the Time It Takes to Freeze into Ice Cubes?
PS3.2 Jahzara Lyles-Christia – Sherwood Forest Elementary School How Fast Can a Crayon Melt?
PS3.3 Landon Carraway – Academy for Discovery at Lakewood Does Increasing the Running Distance Increase the Jumping Distance?
PS3.4 Crystal Vazquez-Guevara – Crossroads School What Happens When You Mix Clorox into Sodas?
PS3.5 Declan Breslin – Granby Elementary School Does the Amount of Vinegar Affect the Height of an Explosion When Combined with Baking Soda?
PS3.6 Brandon Rhodes – Ingleside Elementary School Does Weight Affect Car Travel?
PS3.7 Jarod Gillespi – Jacox Elementary School Which Filters Pulp OJ Best: Paper Towels, Coffee Filters, or Cotton Balls?
Participants by Category
Physical Science PS3.8 Jade Scafuri – Lindenwood Elementary School
Buoyancy vs. Density
PS3.9 Tremayne Cowort, Jr – James Monroe Elementary School Vinegar vs. Lemon Juice
PS3.10 David Rodriguez – Ocean View Elementary School Does the Mass of a Rock Affect Its Speed?
PS3.11 Raylona Walker – Richard Bowling Elementary School Which Popcorn Pops Better?
PS3.12 Evelyn Heffernan – Tanners Creek Elementary School Does Warm Water Freeze Faster Than Cold Water?
PS3.13 Kaelynn Smith – Tarrallton Elementary School What is the Effect of Soda, Water, and Apple Juice on Steel Wool?
PS3.14 Arianna Owens – W. H. Taylor Elementary School What Liquids Will Cause Gummy Bears to Osmosis in Size?
PS3.15 Abigayle Prill – Sewells Point Elementary School Which Fruit Gives Off the Most Electricity?
PS3.16 Brinaya McCullor – Campostella Elementary School What Cleans Pennies Best?
Fourth Grade Physical Science Entries
PS4.1 Darick Flaherty – Bay View Elementary School How Many Coins in a Pile Will Have the Most Effect on the Amount of Electricity Produced?
PS4.2 Malik Simmons – Chesterfield Academy Does Mint Actually Cool Things Down?
PS4.3 Vincent Bofo – Coleman Place Elementary School Melting Freeze Pops
PS4.4 Ryan Bramble – Crossroads School How Does Storage Temperature Affect the Amount of Popcorn Popped?
PS4.5 Caleb Payne – Ghent School What Effect Does the Type of Surface Have on the Distance a Hover Craft Will Travel?
PS4.6 Caleb Sellers – Granby Elementary School What Is the Best Chemical Solution to Increase the Time a Pumpkin Can Be Preserved?
PS4.7 Aerajae Worlds – Jacox Elementary School Do White Candles Burn Out Faster Than Colored Candles?
PS4.8 Clayton Howie – Little Creek Elementary School What Makes Ice Melt the Fastest?
Participants by Category
Physical Science
PS4.9 Deandre Beal – James Monroe Elementary School How Fast Will Salt Dissolve in Different Temperatures of Water?
PS4.10 Elijah Barber – Oceanair Elementary School What Dish Detergent Cleans Oil out of Feathers the Best?
PS4.11 Jenna Weech – Ocean View Elementary School Time for Fruits and Veggies – Can Different Fruits and Vegetables Act as a Battery and Power a Digital Clock?
PS4.12 Courtney Ward – Willard Model Elementary School Does Liquid Affect Pull Force?
PS4.13 Destiny Davenport – Tanners Creek Elementary School Does Mint Affect the Temperature of Water?
PS4.14 Makayla Brown – Tarrallton Elementary School Will the Size of a Softball Affect the Distance It Can Be Thrown?
PS4.15 Michael Portis – Lindenwood Elementary School What Are the pH Levels in Your Kitchen?
PS4.16 Jayden Manun – Fairlawn Elementary School Which Ingredient Will Melt the Ice Fastest?
PS4.17 Jordyn Hodges – Sherwood Forest Elementary School Chemical Reaction Balloon Blow-Up
PS4.18 Azante Brown – Larrymore Elementary School Will Salt Dissolve Faster in Hot or Cold Water?
Fifth Grade Physical Science Entries
PS5.1 Miles Miskill – Academy for Discovery at Lakewood What Material Most Decreases the Strength of a Wi-Fi Signal When Placed between the Router and the Receiving Device?
PS5.2 Kara Cox – Bayview Elementary School What is the Effect of the Amount of Inflation on How Far a Ball Travels?
PS5.3 Jahkari Taylor – Mary Calcott Elementary School How Does Salt Affect the Boiling Point of Water?
PS5.4 Isaiah Seabron – Chesterfield Academy Does an Airplane with Weight Fly Farther Than One without Weight?
PS5.5 Irene Green – Suburban Park Elementary School Does Salt Affect How Long Water Freezes?
PS5.6 Samya Settles – St. Helena Elementary School What Freezes Faster, Tap Water or Salt Water?
PS5.7 Aliyah Oakley – Granby Elementary School What is the Effect of Temperature on the Strength of an Electromagnet?
Participants by Category
Physical Science
PS5.8 Kelecia Garry – Jacox Elementary School That’s Shocking! Which Acidic Fruit Has the Most Voltage?
PS5.9 Da’miyone Jenkins – James Monroe Elementary School The Penny Project
PS5.10 Lillian Smith – Oceanair Elementary School Does the Angle of a Ramp Affect How Far the Car Travels?
PS5.11 Tamani Brown – Richard Bowling Elementary School Does the Water Temperature Affect the Chemical Reaction of Alka-Seltzer?
PS5.12 Christian Gallant – Tanners Creek Elementary School Which Liquid Cleans Pennies the Best?
PS5.13 LeeNaya McCan-Costict – Tarrallton Elementary School Does Sugar Dissolve Faster in Corn Syrup, Vinegar, Water, or Oil?
PS5.14 Janaila Ransdell – Tidewater Park Elementary School Does the Temperature of a Tennis Ball Affect How High It Will Bounce?
PS5.15 Naimah Bint Md-Shiraz – Sewells Point Elementary School Do Sugar Crystals Grow Faster with White Sugar or Organic Sugar?
PS5.16 Ellis Wilcox – Lindenwood Elementary School Fruit Battery
PS5.17 Marina Mejia – Norview Elementary School How Much Gas Does Your Favorite Beverage Produce?
Science Fair Committee
Ashanda Bickham
Tekita C. Blackwell
Adrienne R. Britton
Kelly Francis
Marquita Fulford
Mesha Hayes
Amanda Hoffman
Leslyn Holub
Johanna Hudson
Chauncennia Jackson
Katharine McConnell
Barbara Morgan
Linda Pulley
Michele Thompson
Julia R. Wilshire
