Newton County School System elementary school students won big at the recent Georgia College K-5 State Science and Engineering Fair. Overall, thirteen students brought home awards from the state competition.
“Our students did a phenomenal job at this year’s State Science Fair,” said Christina Phyall, NCSS Elementary Science Curriculum Specialist. “In fact, every student who participated in the State Science Fair won an award this year. Their projects were definitely outstanding and that was reflected in all of the awards they earned.”
NCSS students and their awards are listed below:
NCSS 2022 State Science Fair Winners
| NAME |
|
SCHOOL |
|
GRADE |
|
PROJECT |
|
CATEGORY |
|
AWARD |
| Harris Hawver |
|
Mansfield Elementary |
|
2 |
|
Which Would Allow a Latex Balloon to be Inflated the Longest: The Air We Breathe or Helium Gas? |
|
Chemical Sciences |
|
1st Place & Best in Category |
| Nicole Law |
|
South Salem Elementary |
|
3 |
|
Balloon Battle |
|
Chemical Sciences |
|
1st Place |
| Jackson Nealy |
|
East Newton Elementary |
|
5 |
|
Which Terrain Will Give Me a Better Speed and Control on My Dirt Bike? |
|
Chemical Sciences |
|
1st Place |
| Kayli Thomas |
|
South Salem Elementary |
|
5 |
|
Keepin' it Fresh |
|
Biological Sciences |
|
1st Place |
| Anthony Watson |
|
Fairview Elementary |
|
4 |
|
The Five Second Rule |
|
Biological Sciences |
|
1st Place |
| Adrian Williams |
|
Heard-Mixon Elementary |
|
3 |
|
TJ the DJ |
|
Health Sciences |
|
1st Place |
| Justin Banahene |
|
South Salem Elementary |
|
5 |
|
What Would Happen If You Changed the Motherboard of a Computer |
|
Physical Science |
|
2nd Place |
| Elise Bray |
|
Newton County Theme School |
|
5 |
|
Which Rock Will Be Most Damaged by Freezing? |
|
Biological Sciences |
|
2nd Place |
| Kellen Freeman |
|
Rocky Plains Elementary |
|
3 |
|
How Does the Height of a Tower Affect It's Stability |
|
Physical Science |
|
2nd Place |
| Journey Johnson |
|
Oak Hill Elementary |
|
4 |
|
Citrus Power |
|
Chemical Science |
|
2nd Place |
| Gabriel Morales |
|
East Newton Elementary |
|
5 |
|
Eliminating Germs (Bacteria) From a Surface UV Light vs Disinfectant Wipes |
|
Health Science |
|
2nd Place |
| Kayden Phyall |
|
Newton County Theme School |
|
5 |
|
The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie |
|
Chemical Science |
|
2nd Place |
| Gabrielle Qualls |
|
West Newton Elementary |
|
4 |
|
What Liquid Would Make a Gummy Bear Grow? |
|
Chemical Science |
|
3rd Place |
In addition to the science projects, several students competed in the State Science Fair STEM Design Challenges and brough home awards. In the Bridge Building competition, Elise Bray, Harris Hawver, and Kayden Phyall earned first place and Justin Banahene took home second place. Gabrielle Qualls won second place honors in the Zipline Design Challenge.
“I am so impressed by our elementary students and their accomplishments at the State Science Fair,” said Samantha Fuhrey, Superintendent of Newton County School System. “For each and every student to bring home an award at the state level is huge! I am so proud of these students, and I cannot wait to see how they progress in their science studies. If they are already winning state awards now, imagine what they can accomplish in science by the time they reach middle and high school. Congratulations to each of them on a job well done!”