Science and Social Studies Fair 2017-18

The 2017-18 Science and Social Studies Fair was a tremendous success. Thank you to all the hardworking parents, teachers, and students for producing such amazing projects. The judges were wowed by the content, presentations, and personalities of our students.

​We would like to extend a special thank you to our judges from various fields in our community including The Louisiana Department of Education, Rubicon, The Louisiana State Police Crime Lab, the restaurant industry, AND one of our favorite retired teachers, Mrs. Mercier!

Science and Social Studies Fair Winners

Fifth Grade Science Fair Winners 2017-18

Chemical Science
1st place - Violet P. - Sugar Crystal
2nd place - Carl T. - What happens when you soak eggshells in kitchen chemicals?
3rd place - Meghan M. - See the Rainbow, Dissolve the Rainbow
Honorable Mention - Aliyah G. - How does caffeine affect your heart rate?

Earth Science
1st place - Cydney T. - Aurora Borealis: Its Magnetic Field

Life Science
1st place - Deacon B. - Can people identify different types of Kool-Aid by the taste alone?
2nd place - Addie N.F. - Age vs. Reaction
3rd place - Owen P. - Does age affect memory?
Honorable Mention - Harley F. - Does chewing gum equal good grades?

Physical Science
1st place - Michael S. - Paper Airplanes
2nd place - Sofia B - Putting the Sponge in Sponge Cake
3rd place - Anna F. - Proof
Honorable Mention - Soccer Ball Air Pressure

Consumer Science
1st place - Camille M. - Which specific stain lifter cleans mud, lipstick, and tomato sauce off of cotton towels best?
2nd place - Avery B. - Stain, Stain, Go Away
3rd place - Peyton M. - Stretchy Business
Honorable Mention - Jaslyn L. - Battle of the Hand Sanitizers

Overall Winners
1st place - Violet P. - Sugar Crystals
2nd place - Sofia B. - Sponge Cake
3rd place - Peyton M. - Stretchy Business

Principal's Choice
Aliyah T. - How do offspring reflect parents' traits?


Third Grade Social Studies Fair Winners 2017-18

Biography
1st place - Zoya S. - Ruby Bridges
2nd place - Jackson C. - Drew Brees - New Orleans Miracle
3rd place - Leif H. - Huey P. Long
Honorable Mention - Marleigh R. - Louis Armstrong


Geography
1st place - Carmen M. - Louisiana Wetlands
2nd place - Isaac L. - Mississippi River
3rd place - Janson L. - The Atchafalaya Basin
Honorable Mention - Jonathan C. - What is Kisatchie National Forest?

Government
1st place - Naomi B. - What’s so great about the Louisiana State Capitol Building?
2nd place - Charlotte B. - The Louisiana State Capitol

Culture
1st place - Francis N. - Cajun Culture
2nd place - Beckett H. - What is Avery Island?
3rd place - Khristian P. - Second Line
Honorable Mention - Kennedi R. - Who got the baby?

History
1st place - Carin M. - What makes Laura Plantation unique?
2nd place - Tyler N. - Who is the man eater tribe?
3rd place - Niyah B. - Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana
Honorable Mention - Alani A. - What is the history of the fleur de lis, and how is it used today?
 
 
Overall Winners
1st place - Zoya S. - Ruby Bridges
2nd place - Jackson C. - Drew Brees - New Orleans Miracle
3rd place - Naomi B. - What’s so great about the Louisiana State Capitol Building?
 
Principal’s Choice Award
Annie Grace L. - Cafe du Monde