Lower School Scientists + Inventors Take the Stage

The Lower School Science and Inventors Fair was a celebration of curiosity, creativity, and confidence as our Pre-K4 through Grade Four students proudly presented projects that reflected both scientific discovery and real-world problem solving.

For science projects, students followed the scientific method from start to finish - asking questions, forming hypotheses, testing ideas, observing results, and drawing conclusions. This hands-on process taught students that learning is not just about answers, but about exploration, persistence, and growth.

For the inventors fair, students became young entrepreneurs. They were challenged to identify a real need, design a practical solution, and think like business owners. Each invention had to be something that could realistically be purchased in everyday life. Students determined how much their product might sell for and which companies or stores could carry it, helping them connect creativity with real-world economics.

To bring their learning to life, every student prepared a 1-2 minute pitch. Teachers encouraged them to imagine they were speaking to an investor or customer:

“If you only had one minute to sell your invention or explain your experiment, what would you say?”

These short, commercial-style presentations helped students practice sharing key information clearly and confidently while sparking curiosity in their audience. A strong pitch left judges impressed and eager to ask follow-up questions.

Most importantly, students experienced what it means to see a project through from start to finish - from an initial idea to a completed presentation. This journey built confidence, ownership, and pride, reminding our young learners that their ideas have value.

The Science and Inventors Fair was more than an event - it was a powerful learning experience that encouraged critical thinking, communication, perseverance, and belief in one’s own abilities. We are so proud of our Lower School scientists and inventors for rising to the challenge and sharing their brilliance with our community.

We are incredibly proud of all of our participants. Congratulations to our award recipients!

🧪 Science Fair Winners

Pre-K4	First Place	Holland J. - Dirty Lincolns
Kindergarten	First Place	Teagan K. - Which Water Has the Most Tiny Living Things?
First Grade	First Place	Andy P. - The Ice Melt Test
	Second Place	Emilia N. - Do Seeds Need Sunlight to Sprout?
	Third Place	Cameron D. - Defying Gravity
Second Grade	First Place	Benjamin Bickle - No Hands: Using Science to Inflate Balloons
	Second Place	Calvin L. - Do Plants Grow Better in a Greenhouse or Outside?
	Third Place	Eva P. - What Blocks Light Best?  Henry S. - Turning Light into Heat: How Distance Affects a Solar Oven
Third Grade	First Place	Naomi D. - Sticky Static
	Second Place	Gabi C. - Fresh Fruit Face-Off
	Third Place	August F. - European Honey Bees: What’s for Dinner?
Fourth Grade	First Place	Samantha P. - Musical Math
	Second Place	Mehra A. + Adelyn T. - The Great Ice Melt

 

🌟 Science Fair Special Awards

Most Creative Display:	August F. - European Honey Bees: What’s for Dinner?
Break Through Thinking Award:	Samantha P. - Musical Math
Future Scientist:	Benjamin B. - No Hands: Using Science to Inflate Balloons
Best of Show:	Naomi D. - Sticky Static

 

💡 Inventors Fair Winners

First Grade	First Place	Adrian H. - Standing Guard on Sunny Days
	Second Place	Liam L. -  Paws to the Rescue
	Third Place	Everly L. - Joey Savers: Helping Baby Koalas in Need
Second Grade	First Place	Calvin L. - Calvin’s Greenhouse
	Second Place	Layton Burnsed - The Icy Cloak
	Third Place	Swara S. - Cagogs
Third Grade	First Place	Lily K. - Everybuddy’s Place
	Second Place	Akira H. - Helpo-Mover
Fourth Grade	First Grade	Madison L. - The Labubuline Up
	Second Place	Everett S. - To-To Woll
	Third Place	Isaac D., Cameron J. & Grey S. - Saving the Ocean with a Drone

 

🏆 Inventors Fair Special Awards

Most High Tech:	Madison L. - The Labubuline Up
Best Presentation:	Liam L. - Paws to the Rescue
Most Passionate:	Calvin L. - Calvin’s Greenhouse
Best Research:	Lily K. - Everybuddy’s Place

 

🌍 Regional Qualifiers

Our six Regional Qualifiers are: Liam L., Adrian H., Calvin L., Lily K., Everett S., and Madison L.

🎖 Inventors Fair Best of Show

Madison L. - The Labubuline Up

🌟 Completed Both Science & Inventors Fair

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