Parker School students from grades 4 and 5 wowed judges and the community with their bright, accomplished and intelligent science projects during their end of school science fair in May. ADVERTISING Parker School students from grades 4 and 5 wowed
Parker School students from grades 4 and 5 wowed judges and the community with their bright, accomplished and intelligent science projects during their end of school science fair in May.
The students started with their own research question and completed their projects during a two-month period. Winners were determined by local scientists based on how accurately students followed the scientific method process.
The top winners and their work:
Fifth grade
• 1st place: Ben Kubo, “The Science of Keeping Your Cool.” To determine which material is best at keeping a juice pouch the coldest in a lunch box without using ice, by testing Styrofoam, cotton batting, wool, aluminum foil, neoprene and bubble wrap.
• 2nd place: Maxwell Tramotin, “Slinky on a Slope.” To determine if the angle and surface type of an inclined plane matters when using a slinky.
• 3rd place: Lukas Dommer, “Perpetual Motion.” To create energy in an area with limited resources through the use of a perpetual wheel using rubber bands and heat.
Fourth grade
• 1st place: Ellie Acosta, “Gummy Bear Soak.” To see if gummy bears will change in size or shape when placed in acidic or non-acidic liquids.
• 2nd place: Kouske Soler, “Recording the Growth of Basil Plants Under Different Watering Schedules.” To find out under which watering conditions basil plant seeds will grow largest, in order to determine if seed manufacturer recommendations determine the best way of growing seeds.
• 3rd place: Andrew Choi, “Does Music Affect Heart Rate?” To determine if a person’s heart rate changes when listening to different types of music. Determining factors were based on the increase or decrease in heart beats per minute while listening to hip hop, progressive house music and electric rock music.
Parker School congratulates all contestants. For information about Parker School, visit its revamped website at www.parkerschoolhawaii.org.
