2011 Southwest Regional Science Fair

So, Audrey participated in the Regional Science Fair today in Magnolia.  She did a project comparing the sense of smell in young people and older people; her results were that young people have a better sense of smell than adults.  At the fair at her school, she won 2nd place.  At regionals today, she won 2nd place too!  We had been preparing her for whatever the results, so she was a little surprised when she won!

We let Anna go with us today, so she really felt important!!

While the judges were checking out all the projects, there were several science presentations.  One was a set of chemistry experiments, and it was really neat.  The Game and Fish Commission brought their giant fish tank.  Luckily, it was a sunny day, so we could all enjoy being outside.  The kids from Audrey's school were able to purchase matching t-shirts, and they were cute!!

Another activity was to learn about the snakes that are kept at Logoly State Park in McNeil.  They had brought two of them, and the kids were able to pet the.  Anna was pretty excited about that!

Of course, who wouldn't want to celebrate with ice cream at Dairy Queen??!

Overall, this was a great experience!  I think it inspired Anna to be a scientist too....she has been asking for all kinds of chemicals and solutions to do chemistry with since we got home ;)