On Thursday October 23rd, the Intel Mini Scientist Competition was held in the school. Fourth, fifth and sixth classes participated. After about six weeks of experimenting, writing, researching, building and creating, we were very excited to present our projects to the judges from Intel in Shannon, as well as parents, friends and children.
There were twelve amazing projects in fourth class this year:
The Exploding Volcano, by Aoibhínn and Róisín
Should First Aid be Taught in Schools?, by Hannah H
Electric Circuit Lighthouse, by Ronan, Morgan, Jack and Darragh R
Cleaning Dirty Water, by Ben, Joseph and Patrick
Electromagnet, by Laura C and Amy
The Barrage in Clarecastle, by Éabha and Emma
Is Your Lightbulb Efficient if it Gives Off Heat?, by Isabella
The Kaleidoscope, by Ciarán, Darragh H, Brendan and Ross
The Mushy Egg, by Darren, Aidan and Adam
Foam Rocket, by Laura B, Phoenix, Millie and Ella
Which Body Would You Choose?, by Caoilainn and Hannah D
Glowing Water, by Anna, Amara, Caoimhe and Aoife
Before lunch, we set up our classroom with posters and booklets to show the visitors all our hard work. The judges came to see every project, asked us questions about it and we demonstrated how it worked. Everyone did a great job of presenting their projects confidently and explaining the scientific meaning behind it.
There were twelve amazing projects in fourth class this year:
The Exploding Volcano, by Aoibhínn and Róisín
Should First Aid be Taught in Schools?, by Hannah H
Electric Circuit Lighthouse, by Ronan, Morgan, Jack and Darragh R
Cleaning Dirty Water, by Ben, Joseph and Patrick
Electromagnet, by Laura C and Amy
The Barrage in Clarecastle, by Éabha and Emma
Is Your Lightbulb Efficient if it Gives Off Heat?, by Isabella
The Kaleidoscope, by Ciarán, Darragh H, Brendan and Ross
The Mushy Egg, by Darren, Aidan and Adam
Foam Rocket, by Laura B, Phoenix, Millie and Ella
Which Body Would You Choose?, by Caoilainn and Hannah D
Glowing Water, by Anna, Amara, Caoimhe and Aoife
Before lunch, we set up our classroom with posters and booklets to show the visitors all our hard work. The judges came to see every project, asked us questions about it and we demonstrated how it worked. Everyone did a great job of presenting their projects confidently and explaining the scientific meaning behind it.
After a long and patient wait, Mr. Curran came into the classroom and informed us that the judges had made their decision. We were so nervous! All of the children, parents and teachers went outside to the yard to hear the verdict. The Intel judges praised the excellent standard of projects and explained that they had a very difficult job. They mentioned some projects which really impressed them from each class, including the Barrage, Kaleidoscope and First Aid projects from fourth. Finally, it was time to announce the winners. In second place was the impressive 'Coin Launderette' project from fifth class, well done! The overall winners were... Éabha and Emma from our class with their project 'The Barrage in Clarecastle'! Well done girls! We are all so proud of you.
Emma and Éabha both received a cool science goody bag and will go on to represent Knockanaean N.S. in the regional finals in December. Congratulations!
Emma and Éabha both received a cool science goody bag and will go on to represent Knockanaean N.S. in the regional finals in December. Congratulations!