2019 Science and Engineering Investigation Awards
It was fantastic to see the quality of learning the students have been undergoing through their Science inquiries. Coupled with the learning the students gained from their specific investigations they have been developing important skills including; Posing questions, clarifying ideas and information, seeking solutions, reflecting, evaluating, communicating, collaborating and making decisions.
Below is a list of students and their investigations who entered into the UTAS Science and Engineering Investigation Awards
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Students |
Project Title |
Project Description |
Project Category |
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Ellie Sushames and Lottee Rolls |
Squeaky Clean |
Which cleaner cleans germs off hard surfaces? |
Health and Wellbeing |
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Ella Scolyer and Indie-Mae Armstrong |
Fantastic Fertiliser v's Chaotic Chemicals |
Does natural fertiliser work better than chemical ones? |
Agricultural Science |
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Sianna Bester and Kinley Booth |
Phantastic Soils |
Which soil grows healthier plants? |
Agricultural Science |
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Georgie McGregor and Taya Munday |
Fabulous Filters |
Which natural material filters water the best? |
Environmental & Marine Science |
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Savannah Dynan and Mackenzie Muir |
Plastic and Pollution |
Which wrapper breaks down quicker when buried in different materials? |
Environmental & Marine Science |
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Melaiyne Harding and Imogen Lloyd |
Ring, Ring, Reaction Time |
Does using a mobile phone effect reaction time? |
Health and Wellbeing |
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Lewis Rattray and Max Hay |
Fiery Fabrics |
Which fabric keeps things warm the longest? |
Physical Science |
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Sienna Dutton and Jonah Wilson |
Extreme Erosion |
Does vegetation help stop erosion? |
Agricultural Science |
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Savannah Triffitt and Cailin King |
Temperature Tamper |
Does the temperature of the water effect plant growth? |
Agricultural Science |
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Edgar Varney and Flynn Williams |
Think Fast |
Do Gamers have better reaction time than non-gamers? |
Health and Wellbeing
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Shakeeb Chapri and James Hyland |
Wicked Wings |
Does the angle of the wings effect the fight of an aircraft?
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Engineering Design |
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Briana Ross and Ella Hales |
Radical Rust Removed
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Which natural product removes rust? |
Physical Science |
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Emma Woodward and Jayley Cocks |
Crazy Absorbency |
Which brand of paper towel absorbs the most water? |
Physical Science |
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Ava Ferguson and Bridie Smith |
Salty Soil |
Which salt concentration in soil is best to grow plants? |
Agricultural Science |
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Mia Styles and Rhiannon Miles |
Ready,Set, Grow |
Which fertiliser will work best for growing plants? |
Agricultural Science |
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Gabriella Leaman and Kadeisha Willcox |
The best stain remover |
Which easy to find stain remover works the best? |
Physical Science |
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Ava Crisp and Maya Hales |
How to repel snails |
Which substances turned the snails around to protect the plants? |
Agricultural Science |
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Ella Reeve and Ava Denny |
Fruity Patootie |
How to keep fruit the freshest? |
Health and Wellbeing |
Congratulations to the following students who received awards
Honourable Mentions
- Lewis Rattray and Max Hay
- Ellie Sushames and Lottee Rolls
Gr 6 3rd place Health and Wellbeing Imogen Lloyd and Melaiyne Harding
Gr 5 2nd place Agricultural Science – Mia Styles and Rhiannon Miles
Gr 5 Health and Wellbeing Award – Ava Denny and Ava Ferguson
Gr 5 Agricultural Science Award – Ava Ferguson and Bridie Smith
Gr 6 Physical Science Award – Briana Ross and Ella Hales