(SCS) — With some detailed planning and creative solutions aligned with Covid-19 mitigation procedures, Saipan Community School successfully hosted its annual Science Fair. The science fair is a culmination of all the hard work by students under the instruction of their teachers. Kindergarten through 3rd grade classes completed class projects together. The Kindergartners researched “Fun with Magnets,” 1st Grade successfully grew plants from their own compost with “From Garbage to Garden,” 2nd Grade studied liquid solutions and experimented with “Bubble it!” and the 3rd grade researched “Which Cup Keeps Drinks Colder.”
SCS also had a total of 66 individual learning projects from 4th through 8th grade displayed in the fair. Projects from each grade level were separated out on campus and rated by judges from the local science community. Students were rated on Experimental Design Process, Data Collection & Conclusions as well as Visuals and Presentation. Then a second round of judging aimed to highlight the scientific thought and thinking process, creative ability, understanding and creative problem solving skills, clarity and organization of the top projects from the previous round.
The fair culminated with an virtual award ceremony on the school’s Facebook page live and shared on the school’s learning platforms. Parents, students, and staff members were invited to view the projects on campus which were displayed in a socially distant manner, and recognize the students’ accomplishments and hard work.
Annabella Tudela in 5th grade was awarded overall Elementary Winner, with her project “Blood Compatibility” and Soledad Sablan in 8th grade was awarded Overall Jr. High Winner for her research and presentation of “This Little Light of Mine” an exploration of light and conductivity.
SCS would like to thank the parents and guardians for all their help and support throughout this project, and to the volunteers who served as judges. SCC greatly appreciates the judges that came from the local science community including: BECQ, JAMS, DCRM, MINA, BTS, CUC, CHC, JRM, and NMC.
2021 SCS Science Fair Winners
4th Grade
1st Place: Elijah Pangelinan
2nd Place: Vivan Chung
3rd Place: Farani Tonnu
5th Grade
1st Place: Annabella Tudela
2nd Place: Jose Sablan
3rd Place: Landon Springer
6th Grade
1st Place: Jennifer Kim
2nd Place: Joshua Yoo
3rd Place: Hannah Chae
7th Grade
1st Place: Nicolas Kim
2nd Place: Abbie Kim
3rd Place: Hilah Bacani
8th Grade
1st Place: Matthew Haynes
2nd Place: Soledad Sablan
3rd Place: Mikaela Rabago
Overall Elementary
1st Place: Annabella Tudela (5th Grade)
2nd Place: Vivian Chung (4th Grade)
3rd Place: Jose Sablan (5th Grade)
Overall Jr. High
1st Place: Soledad Sablan (8th Grade)
2nd Place: Jennifer Kim (6th Grade)
3rd Place: Joshua Yoo (6th Grade)
Annabella Tudela
Jennifer Kim
Jose Sablan
Joshua Yoo
Somie Sablan
Vivian Chung
