Which foods are most susceptible to mold? What structure has the greatest stability? How does a fog chiller work? These are just a few of the questions answered by our young scientists at Green Chimneys School’s Clearpool Campus Science Fair. Curious middle schoolers selected a wide range of experiments and discovery projects to explain – and sometimes disprove – the how and why of everyday products and scientific processes.
From studying the growth of crystals to building a means for safe egg transport to getting battery power from a lemon, students tested hypotheses through trial and error and reported on carefully measured results. Even the experiments that didn't bring predicted results became a valuable learning experience, allowing students to analyze the process and what caused the outcome.
The month-long projects were part of the inquiry-based science curriculum at Green Chimneys School where age-appropriate lab experiments are incorporated into all science classes. Middle school grades 4-8 use Green Chimneys’ environmentally-rich campus environment to investigate all living things, both plant and animal, as they become familiar with the scientific method. Students are also encouraged to explore the physical sciences as they discover the characteristics, properties and chemical composition of all forms of matter.
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