The ponderings of young scientists at George Fischer Middle School were highlighted at the annual science fair over the weekend. Tables lined the gymnasium space as students presented scientific wonders, interesting experiments, and amazing findings on diverse topics including soil erosion, the power of light, the weathering of limestone, mold growth and others.
More than 60 projects were submitted for this year’s science fair by students in grades 5-8 in the categories of Biology, Earth and Space, Physical Science, Technology and Mathematics.
Student submissions were reviewed by a panel of volunteer guest judges, including students in the Carmel High School Science Research Program and teachers.
First, second and third place awards were presented in each category in each grade, with the three top scores overall across the grades earning best-in-show awards and trophies.
The young scientists in this room learned something very valuable while they were working on their projects, and they were in this to improve their knowledge in some area of science,” said Principal John Piscitella during the award ceremony. “I think all of you did that, and we recognize you for that effort, and that should really feel good. You had a passion for something, you explored that passion and you improved and gained knowledge in a field of science.”