On Tuesday, May 28th, The Hebrew Academy conducted its fourth annual Science Fair. The students had a wonderful opportunity to explore the fascinating world of scientific investigation as well as enhance their research, writing, thinking, listening and speaking skills. Each student in grades 2 through 8 was responsible for writing a research report, creating a tri-board display and making a presentation to a panel of judges about their scientific findings. The students in grades Kindergarten and 1st made a classroom project with their teacher.
All of the students worked diligently on their projects, the results of which were amazing; and the enthusiasm with which the students made their presentations was exhilarating. We were very fortunate to have two experienced people be the judges for this event – Mr. Stu Salkin (Assistant Superintendent of the Mahwah School District) and Mrs. Bryant (nurse). Both judges made comments about how impressed they were with the knowledge that was gained by the students and how well they know the scientific investigation process.
While all of the students are winners, the following students won specific awards:
First Place:
Eitan Chamish – What are the Responses of Annelidas?
Second Place:
Sruly Kotlarsky & Jonathan Rubin – Why Do Some Things Glow Under a Black Light?
Third Place:
Yehuda Cohen & Rafi Feig – Do Drops of Hot Water Pop Tide Pods Faster than Cold Water?
Runners Up:
- Sarah Haymov – Does the pH of Water Affect Plant Growth?
- Alex & Talia Schwartz – How Does Red Wine Decrease the Risk of Heart Disease?
- Mia Huerta – Is the Dye in Black Markers a Pure Color or a Mixture of Colors?
Ribbon Awards:
- Research Award: David Haymov – Does Temperature Affect the Life of a Battery?
- Visual Arts Award: Ruthie Israel – Smart Fingers
- Behavioral & Social Science Award: Leah Kotlarsky & Galit Ratson – Can Music Affect Someone?
- Chemistry Award: Hannah Fortgang – Balloon It or Not?
- Biology Award: Shimmi Feig, Shmuely Tabak, Moshele Wasserman – Mold
- Earth & Science Award: Menucha Kotlarsky & Yael Ratson - How Do Weather Conditions Affect Evaporation Rates?
- Engineering Award: Mendy & Nati Susskind – What is the Strongest Bridge?
- Environmental Science Award: 1st Grade – Water’s Changing Forms
- Medicine & Health Award: Talia Rubin – Can Smoking Affect Your Lungs?
- Physics Award: Noah Berlinger & Maya Gamil – Doorbell Mat
All of the students that participated in our Science Fair had fun and an exciting experience!!
