Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School Holds Annual Science Showcase

Sixth graders presented their original research projects at the 4th annual Science Showcase held over two nights in March at Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School. Parents, students, teachers, and administrators spent the evening walking around the two packed room while discussing the research with the student scientists.

Students worked pairs or individually on their presentations. "They chose different experiments to perform, gathered materials, analyzed data, graphed results and reached conclusions through research to help better understand the world around us," explained Science Teacher Judy Toledano. The experiments displayed the scientific method from all areas of science including Physics, Chemistry, Kitchen Chemistry, Energy, a lot of potatoes for Electricity, Zoology, Biology, and Sports Science,

The various experiments provided parents and other visitor's insights into a wide variety of topics such as the what happens to teeth with too much coffee or cola, which brand of hand sanitizer smell lasts longest, and where bread molds best! The community learned about black holes in rusting, Hudson River water, how to grow radish plants and how to make a hamster move in its exercise ball! "The students themselves learned the importance of sharing scientific research with their peers and the nervous excitement of telling others about their discoveries," said Ms. Toledano.

“The science showcase gives students a lifelong memory. One never knows where the science of sixth grade will take a student. Science students of today become the great scientists of tomorrow," added Ms. Toledano. "What a wonderful future we have to look forward to and LCBMS is helping to pave the way."