We rocked the science fair!

PS took first place in the 6th grade. All 6th graders were required to participate, so she beat out over 100 other kids! And I was very impressed by the quality of their projects. Apparently what set PS apart was her presentation--she was actually able to explain all of the science behind her rocket experiment. DH spent a lot of time teaching her how rockets work and they did a lot of research. And PS just happened to study outliers in her math class this week, which helped explain some of her data.

TT's and SS's classes broke into groups and did their projects in class. Their groups took 2nd and 3rd in the 3rd grade (but there were significantly fewer competitors).

PS's principal and science teacher both raved about her. And then her science teacher started convincing me that PS REALLY needs to take the aerospace class in middle school. Apparently our school district just got a 7-figure grant and will be participating in the National Space Grant Student Satellite Program. Over the next five years, the aerospace classes will conduct increasingly sophisticated experiments culminating in the launch of an real space satellite in 2015! How cool is that?? Previously unbeknownst to me one of the private companies working on space tourism is based right in our little suburb, and will be helping out with this little project.

Science Teacher went on and on about what a great student PS is and how she will be perfect for this program and all of the opportunities that it would provide to her. Apparently aerospace companies and big-name universities heavily recruit students who participate in these programs. (And I'm sure being a girl is an added advantage for PS, since the engineering field in general is desperate for more women.)

I'm so excited--I want to go back to school so that I can do this program! Yea for science nerds!