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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Isabel Klisiewicz did her science experiment on dancing pasta for the annual fourth-grade science fair on Dec. 8 at West Boulevard.
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Matthew Beichner did his science experiment on the effect of music on memory for the fourth-grade science fair at West Boulevard Elementary on Dec. 8.
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Deshaun Holmes and Dominic Cheff stood in front of their science experiments during the fourth-grade science fair at West Boulevard on Dec. 8.
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Kaitlyn Costantin did her science experiment on what makes plants grow the largest for the fourth-grade science fair on Dec. 8 at West Boulevard Elementary.
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.One of the fourth-grade students at West Boulevard showed off his earthquake science experiment on Dec. 8 at the annual science fair.
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI
Fourth-grade students showed off their science knowledge and experiments during the eighth annual science fair at West Boulevard on Dec. 8.
Every year beginning in late September, the fourth-graders begin working on their science experiments. The students pick experiments ranging from regular science experiments to new inventions. Some students did experiments with household items, while some used technology to create things, such as hoverboards.
Science teachers Lee Christman and Jen Cabuno help the students with their experiments, but most of the work was done outside of the classroom. When the projects are finished, the students present them to families and friends in the evening and also to the entire fourth grade during school hours.
“It’s a really good hands-on approach teaching them how the scientific method works, all about variables and hypothesis,” said Christman.
The science fair is a way for the students to learn about the scientific method. Many of the students look forward to participating in the science fair to show what they have been working so diligently on.
One student based her project on plants and their growth. Kaitlyn Costanin did an experiment on which brand of fertilizer worked best for growing plants.
“I came up with my experiment because my grandpa is a gardener. I wanted to make sure his plants were able to eat and were healthy,” said Costanin.
Constantin said it was a fun way for her to learn about growing plants while learning about science at the same time. Another student, Deshaun Holmes, based his project on making a simple motor out of wire and a battery.
“I wanted to do something with electronics and this is a demonstration I can show people,” said Holmes as he explained his experiment.
West Boulevard hopes the science fair continues to be a success as it has been in the past. Students, staff and families enjoy watching the students show off their knowledge in a unique way.