Photo by T. McCormack

Brea McCormack with Karen Alexander and Mrs Shirley McGale receiving her prize at Elkford Rocky Mountain Elementary School science fair for getting three perfect scores with the judges.

Budding scientists had a chance to show off their knowledge at the Rocky Mountain Elementary School science fair last week.

Two separate competitions were held for the primary and intermediate grades.

Ten primary students and 60 intermediate students entered the competition, preparing a written project and an oral presentation for judges, who also asked the students questions about their study.

“The kids totally stepped up to the mark – I was fully impressed with the projects,” said organizing committee member Karen Alexander.

“The judges were people from Teck and the 50 plus club who came out to volunteer their time to judge. They also said what a great experience it was.”

One student, Brea McCormack, was given a perfect score by the judges for her study of geysers, which included a demonstration of coloured hot water rising through cold water to show how geysers work.

The organizers are encouraging any student in the valley to enter the Regional Science Fair in Cranbrook next month.

“Anybody in school can go to the regional fair – you don’t have to have received any prizes in other events – it is open to everyone,” said Karen.

The 2010 Regional Science Fair will be February 17 to 19, 2010 at the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook. The Registration Fee is $20 per student which secures table space and includes a souvenir t-shirt.

Registration deadline is February 10. All documents and registration forms can be found on line at www.ekrsf.ca.

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