By. Jerry W. Kram

MHA Times Reporter

The gymnasium at the White Shield School is still fairly new but it has already seen many exciting events. This week it was the site of White Shield School’s first ever SciStorm.

Students from kindergarten to seniors investigated all sorts of mysteries of the world, from how wind turbines work to food science to whether or not some of Leonardo DaVinci’s observations on the proportions of the human body still hold up. Diana Chua, science coordinator for the school, said students showed a lot of enthusiasm for their projects.

“The theme for this year’s science fair is science for a sustainable future,” Chua said. “So our students delved into different aspects of what would go into a sustainable future. They are embracing the challenges to find solutions that will benefit not only our local community but the broader global landscape.”

Students were judged on the quality of their presentations and how well they were able to explain what they did. The top projects in the older classes advanced to the Native American Science Fair held in Minot this week.

“They are very excited,” Chua said. “The heart of our fair is to practice their presentations and share their findings and innovations. It will serve as preparation for the Native American Science Fair at Minot State University. So this science fair is a testament of our students to delve into the realm of science and showcasing their dedication to learning.”

Nearly 30 students created projects on their own or in teams.

The winning students were: Kindergarten: Alvia Garcia; 1-3: Sunaapaaku Perkins and Sheldon Rush; 3-6: Taelynn Cote and Kanning Beekit second, Staaheeraau Perkins and Miley White first; 7-8: Teagan Vettleson, Rose Hertz and Leah Garcia, second, JonTae Cote-Kanning first; High School: Ray Fox third; Koya Bearstail second, and Xiomara Romero and Sophie Landin first.