Townsend Middle School Students Hold Science Fair
Author: Anna Shearer, Townsend Elementary Teacher
Anna Shearer
Townsend Elementary Teacher
The Townsend Middle School Science Fair was held on Wednesday, March 11th, at Townsend Schools. Over 50 judges from the community volunteered their time to judge the 6th, 7th and 8th-grade projects.
Students began preparing for the science fair in November, carefully planning their experiments, carrying them out, and analyzing the data they collected. In the weeks leading up to the event, students used their science classes to create data tables and graphs, research scientific explanations, and creatively assemble their display boards. They also spent time practicing their presentation skills in preparation for sharing their work with judges and visitors.
Students take great pride in their projects, and the opportunity to present their knowledge to members of the community is taken seriously. Their hard work and dedication were evident throughout the event.
Project topics covered a wide range of scientific interests, from studying the impact of microplastics and testing the antibacterial properties of essential oils to exploring basketball fundamentals and examining how different lighting conditions affect the growth of mycelium.
The top seven projects in each grade level qualified for the State Science Fair, which will be held in Missoula, MT, on March 30th. The 6th-grade students who qualified are: Rayna Cameron, Kaylee Flynn, Brock Hall, Carter Christensen, Ryker Krueger, Jacob Hildreth, and Calvin McCauley. From 7th grade, Sophia Demetriades, Myla Graveley, Bria Wellenstein, Kyra Heggen, Colton Fryer, Layne Becker, and Jackson Hines received the honor to move on to the State Science Fair. The qualifying 8th-grade projects belonged to Gabriel Krueger, Jayden Flynn, Everett Kirksey, Erilyn Strait, Juniper Campbell, Briar Schedel, and Kathryn Six.
Thanks to the support of our community members and parents who help make this event possible each year!
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Image 1 Caption: Townsend Middle School 6th graders who will attend the State Science Fair in Missoula are from left: Rayna Cameron, Kaylee Flynn, Brock Hall, Carter Christensen, Ryker Krueger, Jacob Hildreth and Calvin McCauley.
Photo Credit: Anna Shearer
Image 2 Caption: Middle School Science 7th grade Fair winners from left: Sophia Demetriades, Myla Graveley, Bria Wellenstein, Kyra Heggen, Cotton Fryer, Layne Becker and Jackson Hines.
Photo Credit: Anna Shearer
Image 3 Caption: Eighth grade Science Fair winners from left: Gabriel Krueger, Jayden Flynn, Everett Kirksey, Erilyn Strait, Juniper Campbell, Briar Schedel and Kathryn Six.
Photo Credit: Anna Shearer
