Pop, Fizz, Wow: Science Fair Highlights 🧪

On July 12th, the School of Hope transformed into a hub of scientific exploration. Each class had their own stall, and students were excited to show off what they’d been working on. With lab coats on and experiments ready, the day was all about discovery.

Teachers and volunteers were on hand to guide the experiments, making sure everything ran smoothly—no small feat with so many budding scientists in one place.

Some of the Day’s Highlights

Bouncing Bubbles

Our youngest students had a blast with bouncing bubbles, mixing up a solution that made bubbles bounce instead of pop.

DNA Extraction

Using soap, salt, and cold alcohol, students extracted and observed DNA from a banana.

Hydraulic Crane

Over at another stall, students demonstrated the power of water pressure with their homemade hydraulic crane.

Balloon-Powered Cars

Some of our older primary students got hands-on with physics by creating balloon-powered cars. These little vehicles zoomed around, powered by nothing but the air released from a balloon—simple but effective!

Soil Contamination

6th graders used two bottles to show how water moves through clean soil compared to contaminated soil. It was a great lesson in the importance of caring for our planet.

Liquid Rainbow

Some of our secondary students layered different densities of coloured water in a test tube to conjure up a stunning liquid rainbow.

Faraday Cage

Finally, our 9th graders explored the concept of electromagnetic fields by building a Faraday cage. They showed how this structure blocks external electrical signals by placing a radio inside different materials and observing the effects.

These experiments, and the many others on display, kept our students engaged throughout the day. We’re proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see what they come up with next!

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