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‘It was amazing to watch the exploration,’ teacher says after science fair

Jun 18, 2018 | 5:12 PM

Forty-eight Grade 8 students recently participated in their science fair at North Battleford Comprehensive High School.

It started out as just a year-end project, but it turned into much more as the students worked to build not only their projects but also their knowledge of science.

The students were judged on their scientific knowledge, procedures and organization, evaluations and conclusions, as well as creativity and presentation. Grade 8 Teacher Falynn Baptiste said she went from an instructor to a bystander as the students enthusiasm took hold.

“It was amazing to watch the exploration and learning that took place over the last three weeks,” Baptiste said, “and have your role as a teacher change to be purely an observer, offering guidance along the way.”

The winners of the science fair were Carmella Gattinger and Abbey Raiche for their project, “The Effects of Sugar on Teeth.” “Hydro Power” by Sam Bullerwell and “Effects of Soil Erosion” by Taylor L’Heureux tied for second prize and “Film Canister Rocket” by Nathan Timmerman and Michael Michnik came in third.

“It was a huge accomplishment and success for Carmella and I,” Raiche said when asked about her experience in the fair.

The judging panel included current and former officials from the school and school division, along with Wendy Pawelko, former director of the Canadian Mental Health Association of North Battleford and Cpl. Brendan Chartier of the North Battleford RCMP.

 

Editor’s Note: This story was updated at 9:41 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, to correct a typo.

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