Science Fair Project

All third graders at Andrew's school are required to do a science fair project. All I could think of was....dread!! However, I quickly realized that it was a good learning experience for all of us. Mike and Andrew came up with the idea and executed the experinent and I helped Andrew put together his board. It truly was a team effort to help Andrew understand and complete his project. Since we are big milk drinkers Mike and Andrew came up with the idea to see if giving cows antibiotics would produce antibiotic resistant bacteria in the milk we drink. Sure enough bacteria grew on the cultures with both the organic and store bought milk. Andrew had lots of fun and even learned about a topic that is somewhat complex for a third grader. On the night of Science Fair it was rewarding to see him explain his project to other students and parents that passed by his board. The rest of the night at Science Fair was spent watching a demonstration put on by the Pacific Science Center. Andrew was chosen to stand on stage and volunteer for part of it. I opted to bring the video camera instead of the camera and I was so grateful I did (I will have to post the video later). Peter, Emma, and Abby enjoyed the other exhibits that were scattered across the gym from the Pacific Science Center. By the end of the night I realized how grateful I was that our elementary school puts on the science fair. It was a great learning experience for Andrew and something that Peter is looking forward to in the years to come.

When Andrew brought home his board today he had a fancy little certificate and a science journal that he was awarded for an excellent job on his science fair project. Apparently a few of the kids from each third grade class were selected for outstanding science fair projects. Way to go Andrew!!!