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RCPS Science Fair! By Sarah Carle It’s that time of year again! The Rappahannock County Elementary School Gym is about to be home to the annual Science Fair. Students from both the Elementary School (grades 6-7) and the High School (grades 9-12) have been working hard to put together the final data on their projects. The Science Fair will be open to the public on Thursday, February 2 from 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. in coi\junction with parent conferences. However, in the event of bad weather, the makeup date is scheduled for February 9. So, be sure to mark these dates on your calendar and we hope to see you there. This year’s entries include: Sixth graders: ’ • What is the average speed of snails? - Sarah Ames • What is the density of soap and how does that affect how it floats? - Adam Carter • How well does an electrostatic generator work through building a leyden jar? - F.T. Moulton • What is the average fat content of ice cream? - Austen Cloud • What is the average measurement of air between objects in empty spaces? - Tfessa Crews Seventh Graders: ™ • Which generator produces the most light? - Christina Kelly • Phototropism - Heniy Miller • Hydroponics - Lily Nealbn • Pendulums - Michael Caporusdo • What effect does coflee have on high blood pressure? Lizzy Crawford _______ Eight Graders: • What materials work best in a ‘sand” bag to prevent flooding? Chris Garcia pMgm Tenth graders: • A Bare Bones Problem: The effect of liquids on bone decay - Austin Collins • Split Decision: Regeneration of Flaneria - Laura Keller • The Effect of Organic Repellent on Asian Lady Beetles - Josh Makela • Heredity in Fingerprints - Paula Raney • The Effect of Temperature on Yeast Fermentation - Will Sonnett
Theatre Skills Workshops Ki Theatre Open to adults of all backgrounds and interests. No prior experience is necessary. Call Ki Theatre to register 540-9873164
Sat. and Sun. Feb. 25-26: 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. with Julie Portman Ancestor Stories: Traditional cultures have days of remembering ‘the ancestors” - both those who are related to us through direct family ties and those who have touched our lives in other ways. This workshop is an opportunity to write about our relationships with many people who have influenced who we are and in so doing expand our understanding of the interrelationships that shape our character, our lives and our work. Fee: $250 (discount $195) Sat. and Sun. Mar 4-5: 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. with Julie Portman Advanced Story Writing - Create powerful and memorable stories. Practice the nuts, bolts and structure for shaping compelling stories. Learn how to use crisis and turning points, build character, create settings, and select meaningful details and more. In addition to writing your own stories you will interview and write another person’s story. Fee: $250 (discount: $195)
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