By: Mohan G.Year: 2024School: Fairmont Private Schools, Anaheim HillsGrade: 6Science Teacher: Michael Morin Microplastics, tiny plastic debris less than 5 mm in size, have become a significant threat to our ecosystem. These minuscule particles, which can take hundreds to thousands of years to degrade, are now pervasive in our water, air, and marine life. Not only do they …
By: William Y.Year: 2024School: Fairmont Preparatory AcademyGrade: 9Science Teacher: Afsaneh Miller In the realm of wildfire management, the introduction of the Sustainable Sky Eye Wing marks a significant advancement. This innovative unmanned aircraft system (UAS) is specifically designed to assist fire personnel in detecting and monitoring wildfires. The Sky Eye Wing incorporates a suite of cutting-edge technologies, making …
By: Nyla G.Year: 2023School: McPherson MagnetGrade: 8Science Teacher: Danielle Garcia In the quest for a cleaner and greener planet, researchers and environmentalists are constantly exploring ways to minimize the impact of human activities on the Earth. One such endeavor is the comparison between eco-friendly detergents and conventional detergents in terms of their impact on the environment. In this …
By: Felix L.Year: 2023School: Arnold O. Beckman HighGrade: 11Science Teacher: Darin Hallstrom Water scarcity is a pressing global issue, and California, a state frequently plagued by drought, faces its own set of challenges in managing this precious resource. Outdated and costly water infrastructure in the state often necessitates manual visits by water district employees to record household water …
Have you ever wondered how many trees are killed to make cardboard boxes? Sebastian’s project aims to replace cardboard boxes with biodegradable eco friendly boxes made out of corn husks. This would be helpful because it causes less deforestation, less CO2 emissions in the air and uses the scraps from the corns husks and converts …
Aria made freshwater from saltwater using solar power and the water cycle. She then tested how salinity affects this process. “I wanted to explore this topic as my state of California is in a drought and running low on freshwater sources,” Aria wrote. “I used the sun’s energy and the water cycle to power my …
Ryan’s project is targeted to helping solve water pollution in nearby areas where aquatic ecosystems are prevalent. These chemicals like ammonia or nitrates may seem harmless at first but over time they can eliminate entire ecosystems. Ryan built and tested a prototype that is cost effective and to help eliminate these chemicals in nearby lakes. …
What’s the difference between bottled water, tap water, and fridge water? which one is the safest to drink? Raksha used a water monitoring kit to test components of the water, including dissolved oxygen, pH, nitrate, and turbidity on one cup of tap water, one cup of fridge water, and one cup of bottled water. “For …
This project is about whether or not plants can help prevent erosion. Erosion is the geological process in which earthen materials are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water. Anthony hypothesized that soil with plants inside it will prevent the ground from eroding events. In this project, Group A had a …
By: Akshay A.Year: 2022School: Aliso Viejo MiddleGrade: 7Science Teacher: Raji Lakshmanan 4 trillion plastic bags are used worldwide every year and Americans throw away 100 billion bags every year. Since 1950 more than 9 billion tons of plastic have been produced. 60% of it is in landfills, 30% is still being used and only 12% …