April 2, 2009

Quest Elementary Science Fun Day June 12, 2009; scientists, teachers, naturalists and technologists present to students grades K-6

From "Computer Dissection" to "Crayfishing" in Salmon Creek, Hilton’s Quest Elementary School's annual school wide “Science Fun Day” proved science to be an exciting adventure.  Students visited more than 50 workshops on June 12, 2009 according to REACH teacher Greg Booth who was coordinator.  Among the offerings were: "Frozen Science," the properties of dry and liquid nitrogen; "Game Graphics," which allowed students to make video game graphics and screenshots; "Snake Venom," where students learned about making anti-venom; and "Locomotion," where the Adam Battlestein dancers demonstrated the outer limits of movement including force using a Segway. 

SCHEDULE OF EXHIBITS, DEMONSTRATIONS FOR SCIENCE FUN DAY '09

“This is a day completely dedicated to learning science in a hands-on and interesting way,” organizer and REACH Teacher Greg Booth said. 

Students travel around the school building, behind the school to Salmon Creek's outdoor classroom to learn about science in our everyday lives.  Among the amazing activities were: demonstrations about wildlife at the creek, the science behind a rollercoaster, steam engines, nutrition, body systems, buoyancy, chemistry, making chewing gum, chemical reactions, pets, forces and motion, reducing friction, air powered rockets, egg drops, water testing, paper making, recycling, states of matter and scores of other ideas.  These demonstrations are led by local science professionals, parents whose profession involve science, high school students, teachers and Quest students.

For further information, contact Mr. Greg Booth at 585-392-1000 ext 6170.