In April, Oglala Lakota College hosted its annual Reservation-Wide Science Fair, which drew over 100 students from various schools. Although not all 100 projects could be completed, the students managed to finish an impressive 12. From January to April, the students worked tirelessly on their project ideas, conducting research and selecting topics that sparked their scientific interests. Before starting their projects, they reviewed the Hypothesis and Scientific Method to ensure they had a clear understanding of the scientific process. Despite facing some challenges, the students remained dedicated and showcased their research skills and talents in each project.
The teacher was incredibly proud of the hard work put in by the Wolf Creek 7th and 8th grade students who completed their projects. The topics covered a range of scientific areas, including water quality, exposure to room temperature chemical breakdown, a comparison of minty and bubble gum, comparing name brand to generic potato chips, bacteria growth, chemical reactions, growing crystals, a social project involving plants, design and engineering of a rocket, design and engineering of a cardboard hand operated by strings, and a chemical reaction involving eggs and vinegar. Each project demonstrated the students’ creativity, critical thinking skills, and scientific knowledge.
Overall, the Annual Reservation Wide Science Fair was an excellent opportunity for these young scientists to showcase their hard work and dedication to their projects. They should all be commended for their efforts in pursuing their scientific interests and for demonstrating their passion for learning through science.
