Junior high students get scientific at 10th annual fair
After being delayed due to the “snow week” in late January, the junior high Science Fair was held in the lobby of the John Nett Center on Monday, February 4.
This annual event was once again run by Mrs. Tammy Drazkowski, the 7th and 8th grade science teacher, who had her students presenting and explaining their procedures and results to judges, parents, grandparents, and other Cotter students and teachers.
Topic: The correlation between music and memory
Topic: the use of natural cleaning agents as opposed to store-bought products and their effectiveness. Ashlee found that the natural cleaning agents were better and safer for households to use than typical products seen on store shelves.
Topic: Bridges
Question: How much weight can a bridge hold, and what types are the most durable?
Jonathan found that bridges that were reinforced with thick popsicle sticks along with triangle-shaped trusses were able to hold 50lbs of weight.
Mrs. Welle judges projects and explained the criteria that determine a good project and presentation. Good presentation skills with a demonstrated knowledge on the subject and a clean board are all essentials for a good score.
Topic: How color affects taste
Topic: Running strides, are longer or shorter strides faster.
Topic: How the time of day affects the time length it takes for rabbits and guinea pigs to get through a maze.
Topic: Tested to see if German Shepherds have color preference.
Topic: Which toothpaste whitens teeth the best
Topic: Different pencil grips affecting the writing fatigue
Mr. Eric Paulsen, a Cotter High School STEM teacher, was a judge at the Science Fair.
“What I was looking for as a judge was clean science. Everything supporting the question, whether it is answered or not. Also the students acknowledging their mistakes and changing the direction when it is needed. I also look for symmetry and neatness and great presentation skills!”
