Scott City Elementary School held its 22nd Annual Sixth Grade Science Fair recently.
The grand prize winner was awarded to Ben Sample for his project in physics.
Blue ribbon winners were: Ben Sample, "What is Sound?"; Ashley Lee, "Does Everyone Have Different Fingerprints?"; Ricky Keller, "Which Soil is Best for Growing Soybeans?"; Amber Delrosa, "Can Carbon Dioxide Inflate Balloons?"; Robin Oller, "Does Your Mouthwash Really Work?"; Ashley Huffman, "Homemade Herbal Products," Scott Mastin, "Which Is the Best Lubricant for Reducing Friction?"
Red ribbon winners: Brandon Moss, "The Thumb"; James Walker, "How Does Electric Shock Affect Tomato Plants?"; Clay Sanders, "The Battery"; Michelle Bolen, "Which Insects and Animals are Attracted to Sweets?"; Jennifer Bain, "Which Laundry Detergent Works Better on Stains?" and Ashley Porch, "Which Type of Water Makes Plants Grow Best?".
White ribbon winners were: Brett Howell, "Is a Mouse Smarter Than a Gerbil?"; Jennifer Lowery, "Is a Mouse or Hamster Smarter?"; Marissa Hill, "What Are Effects of Different Types of Water on Tomato Plants?"; Brandi Bailey, "How Do Different Fertilizers Affect Plants?"; Josh Heisserer, "Which Battery Lasts Longer -- Duracell or Generic C?"; Justin Medley, "How Does Caffeine Affect Mice?"; Tedra Medley, "What Cleans Better -- Tide or Cheer?"; Matt Drury, "Do Jumpsoles Work?"; Brandon Parker, "What Is the Difference Between Series and Parallel Circuit?"; Jason Welker, "How Do Gliders Fly?"
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