The Wonders of Science: Lower School Science and Inventors Fair

1/15/2025

On January 10, 2025, curiosity and creativity took center stage as our Lower School hosted its highly anticipated Science Fair and Inventors Fair. Below is a list of this year’s talented winners!

2025 Science Fair Winners:

Our Lower School science fair students showed off their hard work on Friday when they presented their projects to our judges. All of the projects were amazing. A special thank you to Jennifer Bottorff, Ashley Jefferson, Namita Singh, Ronda Garner, and Brennan Mercker for judging our projects! Thank you to Dave Gibson and Michael Lynch for helping with the setup.

Pre-K4:

First Place - Teagan K. '38 - Does Glitter Change Slime?

Kindergarten:

Third Place - Mia F. '37 - Mia the Ice Woman
Second Place - Liam L.'37 - The Egg Challenge: Will It Sink or Swim?

First Place - Everly L. '37- Everly’s Eggsperience

Grade 1:

Third Place - Layton B. '36 - Cheese or Berry? Which food does my hamster choose?

Second Place - Swara S. '36 - Yogurty3

First Place - Benjamin B. '36 - Staying Alive: Keeping Cut Flowers Fresh

Grade 2:

Third Place - Akira H. '35 - Maglev Train

Second Place - Madison H. '35 - Happy Chicken Music

Second Place - Ivaan S. '35 - Materials Durable Under Water

First Place - Margot H. '35 - Butterfly Weather

Grade 3:

Third Place - Isaac D. '34 - Germ Patrol

Second Place - Callee F. '34 - What’s on the Menu? Investigating Cats' Food Preferences

First Place - Samantha P. '34 - Color Confusion - How is the Stroop Effect Impacted by Age?

Grade 4:

Third Place - Banks B. '33 and Theo S. '33 - Which flavor of bubble gum lasts the longest?

Second Place - Isabelle Q. '33 - Salt and Squish

First Place - Lydia T. '33 - Rock or Bach

Special Awards:
Best of Show - Benjamin B. '36 - Staying Alive: Keeping Cut Flowers Fresh

Future Scientist Award - Lydia T. '33

Best Presentation Award - Samantha P. '34

Eco-Friendly Award - Ivaan S. '35

Coolest Experiment - Madison H. '35

Best Use of Technology - Everly L. '37

Best Teamwork Award - Banks B. '33 and Theo S. '33

Most Creative Display - Henry S. '36

2025 Inventors Fair Winners:
Our Lower School students shined brightly on Friday when they presented their projects to our judges. All of the projects were amazing. Good luck to our Regional Qualifiers. The Regional Competition will be held on February 1 at Florida Gulf Coast University. A special thank you to Jennifer Stephenson and Elisha Murray for judging all of our projects!

Grade 1:
Third Place - Elin S. '36 - Boxi Bed - Regional Qualifier

Second Place - Swara S. '36 - Science Dolls - Regional Qualifier

First Place - Zahra S. '36 - Squirrel Box - Regional Qualifier

Grade 2:

Third Place - Ivaan S. '35 - Hurricage Shielding Homes and Saving Lives - Regional Qualifier

Second Place - Austin W. '35 and Sutton I. '35 - Smart Glove - Regional Qualifier

First Place - Lily K. '35 - Bravery Pals - Regional Qualifier

Grade 3:

Second Place - Charlotte D. '34 - Trash Mobile

First Place - Grey S. '34- The Scratch.Co-Automatic Pet Scratcher - Regional Qualifier

Grade 4:

Third Place - Ayden H. '33 - Slice-a-Mania

Third Place - Emmie E. '33 - NeatTreat

Second Place - Jordyn B. '33 - Island Time Perfume - Regional Qualifier

First Place - Michael C. '33 and Banks B. '33 - Duck Island - Regional Qualifier

Special Awards:

Humanitarian Award & Best of Show - Zahra S. '36 - Squirrel Box

The “Kid” Inventor Award - Austin W. '35 and Sutton I. '35 - Smart Glove

The Problem Solver Award - Elin S. '36 - Boxi Bed

Wow Factor Award - Lily K. '35 - Bravery Pals

Environmental Award - Michael C. '33 and Banks B. '33 - Duck Island

Congratulations to all of our scientists and inventors and a big thank you to Mrs. Einstein for all you do to inspire the young minds of Canterbury! Go Cougars!

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The Wonders of Science: Lower School Science and Inventors Fair

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