Penn Hills Elementary School Hosts Annual Science Fair
Penn Hills Elementary School hosted its annual K-5 Science Fair on March 12 and 13, showcasing the creativity, curiosity, and hard work of its young scientists.
Students proudly presented their projects to judges, demonstrating their understanding of scientific concepts through hands-on experiments and research.
Each grade level had a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner, along with several honorable mentions. The projects covered a wide range of topics, from rock candy and volcanoes to sea monkeys and lemon-powered lights. The event provided students with the opportunity to develop their problem-solving skills, think critically, and engage with science in a fun and interactive way.
Congratulations to all the participants for their dedication and enthusiasm!
Kindergarten
1st Place: Rock Candy by Austin Suchevich
2nd Place: Rubber Bones by Ava Shawkey
3rd Place: Elephant Toothpaste by Olivia Shugats
Honorable Mentions: Zoey Lavoie, Brielle Mathis, Aria Morton, Jameson Splain, Elijah Aldrich
First Grade
1st Place: Sonic Speed by Kendriel Gonzales
2nd Place: Turning Milk Into Plastic by Kennedy Delgado
3rd Place: Volcano by Jacob Jerez
Honorable Mentions: Kalina Heywood, Landon Jordan, Gionno Nored, Bristol Elliott, Lavelle Segers, Alma Salinas, Jaxon Hoover
Second Grade
1st Place: Produce ChargeUp by Hayden Bailey
2nd Place: The Life of a Sea Monkey by Kayla Mosco
3rd Place: Rainforest by Naliyah Smith
Honorable Mentions: Syrus Bartha, Quinn Clements
Third Grade
1st Place: Rubber Egg by Brynn Walker
2nd Place: Wrestling Girl by Quinn Fentress
3rd Place: Testing Different Water by Luna Chavers
Honorable Mentions: Wilhelmina Geminetti, Sophia Wiley, Makella Beggs, Peyton Lawson, Rinoa Nale, Cecilia DeJohn, Teagan Gavin, Cecilia Vrabel, Eliana Belschner
Fourth Grade
1st Place: Can A Light Be Powered With Lemons? by Liliana Delgado
2nd Place: Water Cycle by Nathaniel Mannucheril
3rd Place: Baking Soda Volcano by Milena Bergquist
Honorable Mentions: Thomas Skubel, Brook-lyn Ramsey
Fifth Grade
1st Place: The Black Death by Parker Clements
2nd Place: Tensegrity Structure by Sam Suchevich
3rd Place: Penny Cleaning by Rylee Heywood
Honorable Mentions: Billy Olen, Breña Schertz, Isabella Porter
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