Glen Cove Students Shine at Science Fair

Fifth-graders at Landing School demonstrated unique scientific experiments to schoolmates and family members at a Science Fair on Thursday.

Prior to the fair, students researched different experiments using a variety of Internet sources and selected an experiment they hoped to complete. Once they had their teacher’s approval, students were guided step-by-step on the scientific method and how to create their desired experiment. Students tested their experiments at home and created poster boards, which reflected their work.

Fifth-grade teacher Denise Reynolds said participation in the Science Fair enhances self-esteem, while giving students an opportunity to practice public speaking. She also indicated that the process allow students to think more critically.

“By testing different variables, they are going to see some type of reaction, which will show them that there’s a scientific reason for whether or not their experiment worked,” she said.

Principal Benjamin Roberts thanked all of the outstanding teachers and supportive families who made the fifth-grade science fair a huge success.

“I am so very proud of all of our students for their hard work, creativity and ingenuity in making their science fair projects,” Roberts said. “All of our students were extremely proud of their projects and were even more excited to explain to fellow students, teachers and special guests about what they learned.”

Story by Syntax, Photo courtesy of the Glen Cove City School District

• Fifth-grader Sean Greenberg is pictured with his project “Soda Explosion.”
• Fifth-grader Ryan Serrano showed his project to Landing Principal Benjamin Roberts.
• Fifth-grader Natalie Fuchs researched and created squishy soap.
• Fourth-grader Fernando Canales and other students selected four of their favorite projects displayed at the fair and wrote about them for their classroom teachers.