Meadow Montessori School Holds 35th Annual Science Fair, Recognizing Students’ Critical Thinking Skills Through Scientific Inquiry

The Monroe News recently reported that 17 Meadow Montessori School students received ribbons at the school’s 2024 Science Fair. Unlike other schools in the county, Meadow Montessori continues to host a school-wide science fair traditionally. The event has been held annually since 1986, with students from kindergarten through eighth grade participating.

During the fair, each student presents their project in front of the class before displaying it for the entire school. Four judges reviewed each project and awarded prizes to the top three in five different age groupings. The judges included Sarah Howard, Cale Piedmonte-Lang, Stephanie Slat, and Frank Tryrbon.

Meg Fedorowicz, the Science Fair coordinator, emphasized that the fair is a celebration of learning where students get to share their work and utilize the scientific method for critical thinking. Students who received ribbons in each age group included Zayn LaHart, Jaxton Thurwanger, and Luka Madrid from kindergarten; Calvin Cunningham, Lennon Beamsley, Teddy Felder, Cash Guy, and Maximus Humphreys from first and second grades; Jase Burbo, Etta Manley, and Madison Smith from third and fourth grades; David Schall, Henry Wolbert, and Landon Warshefski from fifth and sixth grades; and Jack Hopps-Zunk, Blake McDonald, and Juni Galbraith from seventh and eighth grades. Each student presented a unique and creative project at the Science Fair showcasing their scientific inquiry skills.

In conclusion, Meadow Montessori School’s Science Fair is an excellent opportunity for students to share their work while utilizing critical thinking skills through scientific inquiry.