Get ready for an exciting showcase of curiosity and discovery! The SMS Science Fair is set to take place on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM in the Big Gym. This annual event is an incredible opportunity for Kindergarten and Lower Elementary students to explore the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Art in a hands-on and engaging way.
Participation in the Science Fair is completely optional, but it’s a fantastic way for young learners to dive into their interests and share their projects with friends, family, and teachers. Each student will have the chance to present their experiment or research, demonstrating their understanding of scientific principles in a fun and creative manner. From exploring how germs spread to building balloon-powered cars, the possibilities for discovery are endless!
The projects will be student-led, completed at home with parental guidance, and presented on a poster board explaining the science behind them. Whether it’s testing buoyancy, observing capillary action in plants, or investigating how plants find light, these experiments will encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.
On the day of the fair, families are invited to walk through the display tables, ask questions, and celebrate the students’ hard work. To recognize their efforts, every participant will receive a certificate on March 21st as a token of appreciation for their enthusiasm and dedication.
We can’t wait to see the incredible ideas and creativity that our young scientists will bring to life! If your child is interested in participating, be sure to RSVP and start planning a project that sparks their curiosity. See you at the Science Fair!
Each Spring, SMS holds a Science Fair for interested students. It is open to all children currently in Kindergarten and Lower Elementary and is entirely optional. This year, our Science Fair will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025
SMS Science Fair guidelines
- 1. All Kindergarten and Lower Elementary students are eligible to participate. Participation is not required.
- 2. The purpose of the Fair is to recognize and celebrate STEAM related interests and talent in our students.
- 3. Entries can be made in the fields of Science, Technology and Engineering, or a combination of Art with Science, Technology or Engineering.
- 4. Students will demonstrate their project during the Science Fair and prepare a written component on poster board to describe it, addressing the science behind it and why it works.
- 5. These projects should be simple, age appropriate and completed by the student. This is a home-based activity to be conducted under the supervision of the child’s parents. We are not able to help the student plan or execute their project at school.
- 6. Please do not choose a project that requires fire!
- 7. On Science Fair day, families are encouraged to visit the children’s display tables to learn about their experiment or project and ask questions.
- 8. All entrants will receive a participation certificate.
Here are some example experiments or research projects. These are just suggestions intended to help you choose an age-appropriate topic:
- How germs spread: giftofcuriosity.com/human-body-activity-how-germs-spread/
- Inflating a balloon with a chemical reaction: https://www.education.com/activity/article/growing-jack-o-lantern/ 3.
- Dancing rice: https://www.greenkidcrafts.com/dancing-rice-experiment/
- Can plants find the light?: https://www.momjunction.com/articles/science-activities-and-experiments-for-kindergarten_00385455/#top-10-science-experiments-for-kindergarten
- Growing bacteria: https://www.momjunction.com/articles/science-activities-and-experiments-for-kindergarten_00385455/#top-10-science-experiments-for-kindergarten
- Juice box racer: https://www.hellowonderful.co/post/make-a-balloon-powered-recycled-juice-box-car/
- Make a sun dial: happybrownhouse.com/how-to-make-a-sundial-with-children/
- Create a model of a human spine: https://www.mombrite.com/egg-carton-spine-model/
- Demonstrate how plants breathe: https://www.kcedventures.com/how-do-leaves-breathe-a-simple-science-experiment-for-kids/
- Explore buoyancy: https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/orange-buoyancy-science-experiment/
- What is a non-Newtonian fluid?: https://abcsofliteracy.com/how-to-make-oobleck/
- Demonstrate capillary action in plants: https://funlearningforkids.com/color-changing-flowers-science-experiment/
- Build a rubber-band powered car: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities/rubber-band-car
- Build working gears from recycled material: https://frugalfun4boys.com/build-working-gears-out-of-popsicle-sticks/
- Magic drawings using refraction: https://gosciencekids.com/refraction-light-glass-water-play-steam-kids/
Good Luck to all the participants.
Author: Virginia Ward/Mairead Mckinney
STEAM Teachers
