Woodruff Primary’s Annual Science Fair was held on Monday, February 13, 2012. We were very excited that fifty-two first and second graders participated by turning in projects completed at home. Students researched and created projects in the areas of Biology, Behavioral Science/Social Science, Chemistry, General Science, Mathematics/Computer Science, and Physics. This year’s science fair winners are as follows:
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Student Name and Teacher |
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Behavioral Science/Social Science |
1st: Howling Canines |
Elias Workman |
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2nd: Oh Blubber
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Marlee Wood
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3rd: What’s for Dinner?
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Brian Sheffield
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Honorable Mention:
Do Crickets Prefer the Light or the Dark?
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Cooper Lee
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Biology |
1st: Are Identical Twins More Alike than just Brothers?
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Olyvia Grubbs |
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2nd: Ready, Set, Grow!
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Lauryn Beeler
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3rd: Look, The Sun Can Cook
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Addie Ree Harrison
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Honorable Mention:
Animal Cell
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Brianna Waddell
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Chemistry |
1st: Don’t Monkey Around with your Hygiene
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Hayden Gosnell
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2nd: Which Polish Lasts the Longest?
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Emma Hayes
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3rd: Crystals are a Girl’s Best Friend
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Ada Epton
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Honorable Mention:
Is Homemade Lotion Effective
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Elisabeth McCarter
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General Science |
1st: Don’t Lose Your Cool
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Jackson West
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2nd: A Fabulous Flush
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Ollie Rhodes
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3rd: Coat or No Coat
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Layla Grey Bennett
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Honorable Mention:
Want More Pop for Your Corn?
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Gage Howard |
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Math/Computer Science |
1st: How Slow Will it Go?
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Olivia Lyda
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2nd: Should I Call Heads or Tails?
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Clay Taylor
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Physics |
1st: Does Toilet Paper Ply Determine Toilet Paper Strength?
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Brody Vaughn
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2nd: Rocket Air Car
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Cole Burdette
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3rd: Does Weight Make a Difference in Flight?
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Joshua West
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Honorable Mention:
Does Air have Mass and Weight?
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Jaslynn Rivera
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Overall Science Fair Winners |
1st: Don’t Lose Your Cool
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Jackson West
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2nd: Howling Canines
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Elias Workman
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1st: Does Toilet Paper Ply Determine Toilet Paper Strength?
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Brody Vaughn
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Honorable Mention:
Don’t Monkey Around with your Hygiene
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Hayden Gosnell
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Regional Winners
Woodruff Primary School is proud to announce that two of our students placed at the Regional Science Fair held at USC Upstate. Our students competed in the Elementary Division (Grades 1-4). Olivia Lyda, a second grader, placed first in the Math/Computer Science category. Lauryn Beeler, a first grader, received honorable mention in the Biology category. Way to go Olivia and Lauryn!!
First Row: Biology Winners- Addie Ree Harrison, Lauryn Beeler, Brianna Waddell, and Olyvia Grubbs (not pictured) Second Row: Behavioral Science/Social Science – Elias Workman, Marlee Wood, Brian Sheffield, and Cooper Lee
First Row: Math/Computer Science Winners- Olivia Lyda and Clay Taylor Second Row: Physics Winners- Brody Vaughn, Cole Burdette, Joshua West, and Jaslynn Rivera
First Row: General Science Winners- Ollie Rhodes, Layla Grey Bennett, Gage Howard, and Jackson West (not pictured) Second Row: Chemistry Winners – Hayden Gosnell, Emma Kate Hayes, Ada Epton, and Elizabeth McCarter
Overall Science Fair Winners: Brody Vaughn, Hayden Gosnell, Elias Workman, and Jackson West (not pictured)
