Ralph R. Smith's Annual Science Fair

We had over 100 students participate in the Ralph R. Smith Science Fair. Our students worked diligently on their projects. It was wonderful to see students proud of their own efforts.

We also had students participate in the District Science Fair. Way to go, RRS students!

A special thank you goes to our guest judges - Mary Hubert, Tim Millard, and Bob VanAckooy, Ms. Antonecchia and Mrs. Sperry for organizing the event, and Mrs. Rush and Mrs. Martens for all of their help.

DISTRICT SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS - 2009

Kindergarten

 1 st Place:

Marissa Velez

“Which Brand of Ice Cream Melts the Fastest?”

Statistical Research – Grade 1

1 st Place:

Natalie Colaizzo

“Colors of M & M’s”

Pure Research – Grade 2

1 st Place:

Alecia Gannon

“Is the Weather in My Town Changing?”

Physical Science – Grade 2

 1 st Place:

Ian Velez and Trevor Souza

“Rockets”

2 nd Place:

Kayla Brodbeck and Alieyah Brown

“Holding Marbles”

Physiology & Psychology – Grade 3

1 st Place:

Olivia Babcock

“Snoring is Not Boring”

3 rd Place:

Natalie Molloy

“Is Your Face Symmetrical?”

Physiology & Psychology – Grade 4

 2 nd Place:

Jay Forcello

“Allergy Alert”

3 rd Place: (Tie)

Meagan Marshall and Abby Lambert

“Does Someone with Regular Lungs have the Same as a Person with Asthma?”

Christian Gannon

“The Science of Shooting Hoops”

 Ecology – Grade 3

1st Place:

Madchen Knauss

“What Insect Makes a Venus Fly Trap Grow the Largest?”

Electricity & Magnetism – Grade 3

 1 st Place:

Stephen Feery

“How Many Lemons or Limes Does it Take to Light a Light Bulb?”

Chemical Properties – Grade 3

 2 nd Place:

Quinn Palmer

“Which Juice Freezes Fastest?”

Product Evaluation – Grade 3

 2 nd Place:

E.J. Budai

“The Science of Mummification”

Product Evaluation – Grade 4

 1st Place: (Tie with a student from HPE – Samantha Sadowski)

Amanda Aristy

“Which Dish Detergent Cleans Dishes the Best?”

Pure Research – Grade 4

 1 st Place:

Tommy Aristy

“The Affect of air Pressure on the Bounciness of a Ball”

3 rd Place:

Kristen Phillips

“Melting Ice”

Properties of Materials – Grade 5

3 rd Place: (Tie with a student from HPE)

Marissa Mapes

“What Metals are Affected by Salt Water”