Science Fair Celebrates Scientists of Tomorrow
The Worcester County Science Fair was held at Worcester Technical High School on January 21 and featured close to 250 science projects. Students in first through twelfth grades, who were school-level winners, were invited to participate. Students submitted individual or group projects in either the experimental or non-experimental categories.
Below are photographs of some of our participants:
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This third grade student from Snow Hill Elementary compared the top wind speeds of hurricanes and tornadoes. He learned that tornado wind speeds can reach 301 m.p.h., while hurricane top-speeds can reach 190 m.p.h. |
The subject of this Showell Elementary first grader was guinea pigs. Her goal was to study guinea pigs in order to learn more about her own pets Gigi and Coco. |
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This first grader from Ocean City Elementary School investigated black holes to learn more about his favorite subject: space! He wants to be a future astronaut! |
This Pocomoke Elementary School third grader learned how different sugars affected yeast. Glucose activated the yeast the fastest. |
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The subject of this seventh grader from Stephen Decatur Middle School was solar energy. He studied the impact of solar-panel angles to the sun. He found that the panels collected the most energy when they were oriented at a 90-degree angle to the sun.
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This Snow Hill Elementary third grader studied deer antlers and what impacts their size and shape. She learned that genetics, diet, and age affect the size and shape of antlers! |
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