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Students participate in annual science fair
This year's middle school event had more girl winners than in past
By Sue G. Collins, Staff Writer
PUBLISHED: February 14, 2008
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These are a few of the conclusions discovered by science students at Saline Middle School and displayed at the annual science fair Feb 2.
Ninety students conducted experiments to prove a wide variety of hypothesis, some very scientific, others to solve more practical queries.
"I'm impressed with how creative the kids are with their projects. Every year, I'm surprised with what they come up with," said Grant Fanning, Saline Middle School science teacher.
Some may go on to the regional science fair. Usually if they do well at this fair, they will do well at the next level," he said.
First prize went to Aviva Shwayder for her experiment that tested whether higher amounts of sugar produces an increase in the chemical reaction of cellular respiration, emitting higher levels of carbon dioxide.
"This year, we had more female winners than in past years," Fanning said. "It's great to see their interests reflected in their projects."
Second place was awarded to Karla Gross, who wanted to know if right-handed people favored their right ear, eye and foot. They don't, she discovered.
Daniel Westfall was the only seventh-grader who placed among the fair's top six exhibitors. His experiment tested how shadows change colors.
Samantha Nair, Victoria Loader and Meg Czerwonka placed fourth, fifth and sixth, and Lauren Cavenaugh, Brittney Brown and Melanie Abrantes won honorable mention.
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