Scientists mentor entrants at Jenning science fair

Cal Lewis, 12, sixth grade, demonstrates his project, the Gauss rifle, in which he used magnets to fire a small metal ball into the sandpit in the background.

Gazette Columnist

Jennings Elementary School held its annual science fair Feb. 20 and the judges were scientists from the area. Jennings students participate voluntarily, presenting demonstrations, collections or experiments. Each student has a board showing their findings, objects used in the project and then presents their project orally.

Prior to entering the “exhibit hall,” the judges held a morning session, led by science fair chair...