2009 Science Fair Winners

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This year's Science Fair was a huge success thanks in large part to the hard work of Science teachers Mrs. Brack and Mrs. Armero, along with the other teachers in the Intermediate and Junior High divisions.  Special thanks to all of our judges, and to everyone that lent a helping hand!

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4th Grade St. Jane Science Fair Winners 2009

Jade Wilkins How can you make a magnet levitate? Physics 1st
Morrison Colomb The Egg Drop-Can I prevent it from breaking? Physics 2nd
Ryan Fisher Does the material thickness effect a parachute's flight time? Physics 3rd
Casey Bigelow Do liquids conduct electricity better when salt is added? Physics Electricity 1st
Emilie Carroll Will adding more coils make the electromagnet stronger? Physics Electricity 2nd
George Farah Will the spring bounce from electromagnetism? Physics Electricity 2nd
Jacob Ambrozewicz Electromagnets how they work? Physics Electricity 3rd
David Born Does your sense of smell affect how you taste? Behavioral Science 1st
Alexis Akers Can people taste the difference between organic and non-organic dairy products? Behavioral Science 2nd
Megan Childress What makes the best cookie? Behavioral Science 3rd
Julia Alexander What type of material is best at slowing evaporation? Chemistry 1st
Caitlin Ogilvie How location affects evaporation? Chemistry 2nd
Kaitlyn Whipp What will rust? Chemistry 3rd
Megan Quinn Which toothpaste works the best for cleaning and brightening your teeth? Medicine and Health 1st
Savannah Edmonds Are green bags the best way to preserve fruit? Medicine and Health 2nd
Sean Jackson How does packaging affect the ripening of fruit? Medicine and Health 3rd
Daniel Brack Can spices act as ant repellents? Botany 1st
Sarah Miller Rain water versus tap water Botany 2nd
Carly Crehan Which angel trumpet flower seeds will grow faster and bigger?   Organic soil or potting soil? Botany 2nd
Robert Hare The effects of plant growth using different types of water Botany 3rd
Megan Goranson Which sedimentary rock erodes faster? Environmental 1st
Matthew Scheffel Do rooftop gardens have insulating properties? Environmental 2nd
Joshua Gaviola Would a magnified lens increase or decrease the suns' temperature? Environmental 3rd
Chris Haslbeck GPS navigation vs. map and compass Environmental 3rd

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5th Grade St. Jane Science Fair Winners 2009

Ben Pape How far does the ball go? Physics 1st
Joe Krondon Does the sizeof a magnet affect the size of the magnetic field? Physics 2nd
Tim Lusby Which soda has the most fizz? Physics 3rd
Kyle Fahey Which metal is most resistant to corrosion? Chemistry 1st
Michael Erickson Can you blow up a balloon with ice? Chemistry 2nd
Joe Whittington Which metals will be the most affected in salt water? Chemistry 3rd
Madison Ward Can different vitamins affect plant growth? Botany 1st
Sydney Edwards What type of water will help a radish seed germinate? Botany 2nd
Kara Liebman What type of water will make plants grow? Botany 2nd
Brittany Dumbrowsky Do plants live better in sugar, salt, or water? Botany 3rd
Matthew Brewis How many lemons are needed to make electricity? Physics/Electricity 1st
Aliyah Stroud Which fruit or vegetable conducts the most electricity? Physics/Electricity 2nd
Philip Kritikos Which fruit can make electricity? Physics/Electricity 3rd
Kelsey Lesniewski Does fruit have electriciy? Physics/Electricity 3rd
Hope Conklin Which type of container helps mold from growing? Environmental 1st
MaKayla Colbert What effect does sunscreen have on UV rays? Environmental 2nd
Tyler Bell Which  bread molds the quickest? Environmental 3rd
Killian Garvey Which stain remover will remove the stain the best? Environmental 3rd
Tommy Levin Who has a cleaner mouth cat, dog, or a human? Heath & Medicine 1st
Jack Cassidy Do energy drinks have any affect on heart rate and blood pressure? Health & Medicine 2nd
Ryan Sumner Does calcium make bones stronger? Heath & Medicine 2nd
Carleigh Petersen Which toothpaste makes your mouth really shine? Heath & Medicine 3rd
Jacob Cowan Does exercise affect your memory? Behavior Science 1st
Kaitlin O'Dowd Are you left or right sided? Behavior Science 2nd
Zach Payne Are fingerprints inherited or random? Behavior Science 3rd
McKayla Kelly Does the amount of applause affect a routine? Behavior Science 3rd
Callie Huck Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Zoology 2nd
Kevin Sheckells Does exercing  your dog increase or decrease respiration? Zoology 2nd
Tyler Boyko Why is a dog fat? Zoology 3rd

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6th Grade St. Jane Science Fair Winners 2009

 Cammie O'Malley  Does the time of day affect the speed of hamsters?  Zoology  1st
 Carly Morrow  Do different colors of light affect plant growth?  Botany  1st
Matthew Titzer  Do different fertilizers cause different growth rates? Botany  2nd
 Monica Schreiber  Will a plant surrounded by clear, red, green, or blue cellophane grow taller?  Botany  3rd
 Victoria Mercier  Is more solar power generated when the solar panel is 90degrees to the sun?  Enviro Science  1st
 Hannah Krehely  Which method of storage is the most cost effective?  Enviro Science  2nd
 Johanna Mack  How does a cloudy or sunny day affect heating with a solar water heater?  Enviro Science  2nd
 Garret Scherba  Does a water saving device save more water than a standard water flow faucet?  Enviro Science  3rd
 Madison Fisher  What will work best to melt ice and does the temperature affect the results?  Chemistry  1st
 Courtney Burns  Will ice, ice water, or ice water with salt lower the temp of a water bottle faster?  Chemistry  2nd
 Hailey Ibberson  Does color and temperature affect the level and length of glow stick brightness?  Chemistry  3rd
 Sean Lynch  Does the amount of salt added to tap water affect the weight?  Chemistry  3rd
 Stephanie Pape  What height & distance allows a marble to complete a foam pipe roller coaster?  Physics  1st
 Tyler Kelly  Will a straight bridge or suspension bridge hold the most weight?  Physics  2nd
 Lizzie Young  Will there be a difference in accuracy of notes using natural vs synthetic reeds?  Physics  3rd
 Jessica Schultz  Does a clogged nose affect a person's sense of taste?  Medicine & Health  1st
Joseph Alascio Will orange juice or water speed up mold growth in bread? Medicine & Health  2nd
 Stephen Grantland  What substance is best for cleaning and removing stains from teeth?  Medicine & Health  3rd
 Lauryn Majchrzak  Which disinfecting wipe is the most effective in removing germs?  Medicine & Health  3rd
 Hannah Lindsay  Does eating breakfast affect student performance on a test?  Behavior Science  1st

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7th Grade St. Jane Science Fair Winners 2009

 Taylor Wells  Can different types of soil affect plant growth?  Botany  1st
 Abigail Kish  Will worms in the soil effect plant growth?   Botany  2nd
 Tommy Schoolman  Do different moistures affect plant growth?  Botany  3rd
 Cara McClure  What kind of soil will plants grow faster in?  Botany  3rd
 Jonathan Lane  Can well/bay water be used to heat your house?  Enviro Science  1st
 Abby Spratley  Does the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere affect the temperature?  Enviro Science  2nd
 Rebecca Miller  Does height & angle affect blood spatter patterns?  Enviro Science  3rd
 Allison Kral  Will different types of metal affect the time it takes for corrosion?  Chemistry  1st
 Jimmy Cassidy  What insulating product will keep canned sodas the coldest?  Chemistry  2nd
 Molly Stocker  How much energy is stored in some types of dry food?  Chemistry  3rd
 Michael Kramer  Does amount of air pressure in a soccer ball affect how far it travels?  Physics  1st
 Nick Spicher  Which type of light bulb provides the most heat to a lizard?  Physics  2nd
 Robert Gutridge  How does weight affect incline speed?  Physics 3rd
Meghan Solley Which double A battery is the best? Physics & Electricity 1st
Justin Hennen Can water be magnetized by magnetic properties? Physics & Electricity 2nd
Kristina Mack How does a battery free flash light work? Physics & Electricity 3rd
Antonio Renaldo Are shopping cart handles a contributor to public health problems? Medicine & Health 1st
Meghan Scheckells Which ingredients will create different textures & tastes of lipgloss? Medicine & Health 2nd
Albert Taylor Which type of gum cleans teeth the best? Medicine and Health 3rd
Anthony Puglisi Are different populations more likely to be color blind? Behavior Science 2nd
Shane Lowman How does color choice vary among people with autism? Behavior Science 3rd
John Aquino Can video games be a form of exercise? Behavior Science 3rd

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