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Simpson Elementary Students Shine at Gwinnett County Science Fair

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Simpson Elementary Students, left to right, Lyla W., Benjamin M. and Barrett O. won an opportunity to attend the Gwinnett County Science Fair due to their winning projects presented at their local school.

Simpson Elementary School hosted its annual Science Fair on January 23, showcasing student projects investigating seven community driven problems with a STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) focus. The projects covered: Household Fats, Oils and Grease; Road Bank Erosion; Lake Lanier Phosphorous Levels; Energy Conservation in Georgia’s Residential Homes; Protecting Georgia’s Pollinators; Small Trash Pickup; and Soil Health in Georgia.

Left to right, Simpson Elementary Students, Barrett O. and Benjamin M. with their winning project, “An Un-bee-liveable Pollination” at the Gwinnett County Science Fair.

The top three students in the Grades 3-5 STEM project category were 4th graders who went on to compete in the Gwinnett County Regional Science Engineering and Innovation Fair on February 21. Students showcased their award-winning projects, viewed other student projects from across the county and experienced fun breakout sessions.

Barrett O. and Benjamin M. won first place in the “Protecting Georgia’s Pollinators” category. The students used the engineering design process to create an efficient and cost-effective solution to protect pollinators in Georgia.

The following award-winning students were recognized at the Simpson Elementary Science Fair.

Demonstration

  • First Place: Catherine E.—Sugar, Sugar
  • Second Place: Alexa S.—School of Frogs
  • Third Place: Wesley P.—How do Instruments Make Sounds?

Traditional

Grades K-2

  • First Place: Arden W.—Light or No Light
  • Second Place: Davis S.—What Things Are Dirtiest in the House?
  • Third Place: Tristen H.—Fruit Volcano

Grades 3-5

  • First Place: Henry H.—Paper Airplanes and the Best Material
  • Second Place: Connor K.—DNA and Fingerprints
  • Third Place: Elizabeth M.—Fizzing Mentos

STEM

Grades K-2

  • First Place: Rylan A.—Bacon Soap
  • Second Place: Elliot H.—Grease Traps
  • Third Place: Ashlyn K.—How the Milkweed Helps the Monarch Butterfly

Grades 3-5

(All three also earned a place in the Gwinnett County Fair.)

  • First Place: Lyla W.—Spinning Trash Collector
  • Second Place: David G. and Akin E.—Run Off Run Away
  • Third Place: Barrett O. and Benjamin M.—An “Unbee-lievable” Pollination

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