Students representing each of the elementary schools in Jefferson County participated in the Jefferson County Elementary Science Fair. Students were treated to a Pizza Party by Appalachian Electric Cooperative. Mr. Bill Nolen, Interim Director of Schools and Ms. Sherry Finchum, Director of Accountability & Curriculum PreK-5 presented certificates to students and announced the awards.
The winning projects were:
First Place
- Reuse or Not to Reuse Water Bottles by Brooke,
White Pine School.
Second
Place - What Does Yeast Eat? by
Dallas, Dandridge Elementary School.
Third
Place - Effects of radiation and heat on seeds. by
Katie Jo, Piedmont Elementary School.
Certificates of Appreciation for support and assistance with science fair
were presented to Appalachian Electric Cooperative and
Dandridge Elementary School.
Below is a list of project titles participating in the Fifth Grade Science Fair.
| Water…Hard or Soft? | Effects of radiation and heat on seeds. |
| Which Bat? | Can I recreate Jupiter's Red Spot? |
| The Chemistry of Fruit | Are cats right or left handed? |
| What Does Yeast Eat? | Flavors in Packages |
| KAPOW | Crystals |
| "C" for Yourself! | Gas for the Mileage |
| Organic vs Inorganic | Heat Pollution and Triops Development |
| Copperplating | The Wonderful Water Shooter |
| Can Salt and Pepper be Separated? | Static Electricity |
| Bacteria- Wet or Dry | The Great M&M Countdown |
| Effects of Common Soft Drinks on Human Teeth | Cole Fish |
| Household Mordants Effect on Dying with Fruits and Vegetables | Reuse or Not to Reuse Water Bottles |
| Do More Expensive Paper Towels | Say Cheese |
| Sink or Swim | Balloon Kaboom |
| Watt's Hot |
Partnering with Jefferson County Schools to advance student achievement in Science Fairs.