NEWS
2012 Science/Technology Fair
Chatham Middle School held its 17th annual Science/Technology Fair the evening of March 14th. Hundreds of onlookers packed the school gym to check out the student exhibits on public display. In all, the fair showcased ninety-five projects submitted by one-hundred-forty students. These budding scientists and engineers were on hand to explain their research and demonstrate their experiments to visitors.
Students spent weeks working alone or in pairs to develop their projects, which, when completed, had to provide either a solution to a technology problem or data supporting or rejecting a hypothesis.
“This is a great opportunity for students to extend their interest in science, and demonstrate their unique ideas,” said CMS science teacher Kachie Ladd. “We encourage all students to participate and hope to spark the interest of many in furthering their education in the fields of science and technology."
During the school day on March 14th, students and their projects were judged by a panel of current and retired faculty members based on their use of the scientific method or demonstrated problem solving technique, creativity, knowledge of the subject, difficulty of the project, and quality of the presentation.
The 17th Annual CMS Science/Technology Fair award winners were announced as part of the public exhibition that evening.
17th Annual CMS Science Fair Awards:
5th Grade Winners:
Gavin Kline - Can mirrors be used to create a kaleidoscope?
Ben Rippel & Carlin Keegan - What is the pH of local bodies of water?
Kaleb Taylor & Ryan Doyle- Natural versus artificial: Can you taste the difference?
Principal’s Award for excellent effort and good use of the scientific process:
Sarah Cartwright & Allyssa Rippel - Which toothpaste whitens the best?
6th Grade Winners:
Alexandra Carrizales - What is the best way to eavesdrop?
Destiny Hull - Which environment will result in the most mold on a toothbrush?
Megan Radley & Kaylin Meyer - What age group of women is most likely to get cancer?
Grade Principal’s Award:
Angelina George - Will the material a bat is made out of affect the distance a ball is hit?
7th Grade Winners:
Kate Schassler - What can air pressure do?
Geetika Verma - Are school lunches healthy for Chatham Middle School students?
Lydia Gleason & Maggie Huston - Does the shape of the shell determine the chicken’s gender?
Grade Principal’s Award:
Jessica Adee - What factors affect your heart?
8th Grade Winners:
Cassie Pearson - Food dyes: Delicious or dangerous? Are artificial food dyes as healthy as natural food dyes for consumption?
Matt Lossow - Can I automatically shut off my alarm if school is cancelled due to weather?
Grant Verenazi & Jack McKeon - Can a spinning wheel defy gravity?
Grade Principal’s Award:
Diezera Vasquez - Will the shoes that Mrs. Thorsen wears affect her mood of the day?