2011 Award Winning Projects!

Congratulations to all students who participated in the Prince Edward Island Science Fair which was held recently at the University of Prince Edward Island. Birchwood students received many awards for their outstanding projects. Alexandra MacDonald's project "How Sexist are Adolescents?" was selected to represent the province at the National Science Fair to be held in Toronto, Ontario. Thank you to all of the teachers and staff who supported and or assisted with the science fairs this year.

• "Why Drink Sports Drinks?", Bobby Jamieson, won a specialty prize
•  "Boiling Point Elevation", Emily Wight
• "Beating the Stroop Effect", Justin Murnaghan
•  "How Corrosive Is Your Favourite Beverage?", Emma Moore
• "Bio Gas As A Renewable Resource", Laura Mohan,  won 13, yes 13, specialty prizes
• "How Sexist Are Adolescents?", Alexandra MacDonald, won 2 specialty prizes, placed 2nd in the Intermediate Division, and will represent PEI at the National Science Fair
   

2010 PEI Science Fair!

Birchwood students achieved tremendous success at the Provincial Science Fair held at UPEI on Tuesday, March 30. Prize winners include:

• Baily Andrews and Amy Frost Wicks, 1st. Prize Canadian Parents for French
• Alexandra MacDonald, 3rd. Prize,Canadian Parents for French
• Anthony Kamphuis and Caleb Jarvis, 1st. Prize Aero Space PEI, Honorable Mention Intermediate Division
• Vanessa Gallant, Dr. Leon Loucks Award for Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability, 1st Prize PEI Energy Cooperation, 1st Prize PEI Energy Systems, 2010 Enviro Expo Special Award Via Rail (1 of 10 awarded nationally)

Thank you to Ms. Lavoie and Mr. Brioux, and congratulations to all students who participated in the 2010 science fairs.  The 2011 Science Fair preparations begin today!

Birchwood Science Fair 2010

Birchwood Science Fair was held on Thursday, February 24. The following students will represent Birchwood at the Provincial Science Fair, in no particular order.

• Alexandra, "Est –ce que l’IPE va être 2 isles en 300 années? Will PEI be 3 islands in 300 years?"

• Chase, "Volume vs Price"

• Amy and Bailey, "Est-ce que tes gestes des mains indique votre personnalité? Do your hand gestures indicate your personality?"

• Vanessa, "Make it or Break it. Can energy used by humans be recaptured?"

• Harini and Jodi, "Comment peut- être un peride d’un pendule augmenter? How can a pendulum period be increased?"

• Kyla, "Parachutes. What is the best design for a safe landing?"

• Sam, "How much power will it take to light a light bulb, power a clock and run a small fan?"

• Brandon, "Archmiedes Pump. Will the Archimedes pump work better will small or large tubing?"

• Caleb and Anthony, "What shape is the strongest?"

Alternates

• Sarah, "Energy Efficiency. L'engergie efficase"

• Zack, "Does nutritional knowledge affect choice?"

Thank you Science Fair Volunteers

A sincere thank you is extended to the following who volunteered to judge at the Birchwood Science Fair this year. Also, thank you to Mme. Lavoie for organizing this event and to staff and students who made the 2010 Birchwood Science Fair a tremendous success.

Thank you to Birchwood Science Fair Volunteers and Judges!

Students Win at PEI Science Fair 2009

The Provincial Science Fair was held on Thursday, April 2, at the UPEI. Eight students from Birchwood participated in the provincial fair. Their projects were examined by at least three different judges, most of whom were research scientists, engineers, and university science students.  In addition to the competition judges, there were specialty prize judges visiting select projects throughout the day. There are many special prizes donated from local businesses, government, and community groups, and these judges will be looking for projects that they wish to reward with prize money and items. Congratulations to all of the Birchwood students who participated and to the prize winners below:

• Chelsea Connell, "Does listening to music while reading affect comprehension and short term memory?", received 1st. UPEI Mathematics and Statistics Division Award, 1st. Psychological Association of Prince Edward Island Award, PEI Home and School Award, and an Honorable Mention.
• Cody Fraser and Chris Farrell, "Vermi Composting", received two specialty awards. They received the Nova Scotia Agricultural College Prize and  the PEI Waste Management Prize.
• Eve Workman and Alanna MacDonald, "Diver's Reflex", received a prize from the UPEI Psychology Department.
• Alex Cardy and Brodie Smith were also selected to attend and received congratulations and honorable mention from Birchwood students and staff!

Science Fair Project Info & Ideas....

There are a number of books and resources now on display and available in the Birchwood Library Resource Center where you will also find a selection of other resources for specific topics, once you have chosen your project ideas. The following are sites may be useful as you are planning your Science Fair Project. If you have any difficulty accessing any of these sites via the web address provided, try going to www.google.com and go to "advanced search". Type in the name of the web site (for example, Cyber Fair) and you should be able to link to the site that way. Remember to have fun!