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February 21, 2008 - 7th Annual GWCHE Science Fair How does sunlight affect color? What causes a volcano to erupt? What does E=mc2 mean? How does photosynthesis work? What is the most effective detergent? How do sound waves work? What is the most effective airplane wing shape? How are auroras formed? What causes goosebumps? How does a camera work? These are all questions we may have wondered about some time in our lives. We all know that it is the job of science to explore and attempt to answer these questions. The facets of science range from A to Z. Think of Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computers, Earth Science, Engineering, Geology, Medicine, Physics, and Zoology and more! GWCHE will host its 7th Annual Science Fair on Thursday, February 21 for all students to show off their creativity and learning. All ages may participate and everyone can go home a winner! There is an award ribbon for each participant. In addition, participants will be entered in a drawing to win some cool scientific door prizes! If you haven’t started on a project yet, don’t panic… there is plenty of time left! Find an interesting topic that you will enjoy learning about and get busy! A science model or project is welcome! Your project does not have to be complex. Once you have chosen your topic, visit the GWCHE library, the Waco public library or the internet. After researching, proceed with your scientific method: purpose, hypothesis, procedure, results (graphs, charts, drawings, pictures) and conclusions. Let’s make this the best science fair in GWCHE history! Please sign up today by contacting our coordinator at sciencefair@gwche.org. The deadline to enter is February 13. Participants may begin setting up at 6:00 p.m. the day of the fair. Even if you don’t enter a project in the fair, please bring the entire family to listen to a fantastic presentation by Dr. SteveTroxel on “Hearing God in Science: How We Hear Leads us to God”, and to support and learn from all the students who have participated. We’ll see you at Highland Baptist (3014 Maple Ave.) Thursday, February 21, at 6:30 p.m. for a great educational time! Digging deeper on topics such as Astronomy, Botany, Chemistry, Computers, Engineering, Geology, Oceanography, Physics, Zoology or others can be a fun, educational and a rewarding experience!
One way to do a Science Fair Project is to:
Resources at GWCHE Library
The Waco-McLennan County Library has numerous books in the Juvenile Section- 501.8-507.8 and 535-579 A few websites that may help you get started are:
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Held in February at the GWCHE general meeting, this is a
great way for your child to hone those science skills! All who
participate are awarded a ribbon, and there is the possibility of
promotion to the regional science fair.
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