IN South Fayette Spring 2020 | Page 45

PTA Science and Innovation Fair Young scientists and inventors from South Fayette Elementary School and South Fayette Intermediate School displayed their science experiments and inventions at the annual PTA Science and Invention Fair on November 13, 2019, in the elementary school’s All-Purpose room. Over 170 students from kindergarten through fifth grade participated in the non-judged fair. The fair provided the students an opportunity to practice the full process of science investigation and invention and learn about the scientific and engineering process. Students were encouraged to take on the role of “scientist” or “inventor” and explore a question or come up with a solution to a problem that concerned them. Students in various science classes in the South Fayette Middle and High Schools created hands-on projects and demonstrations for the young participants and their families to explore during the event. In addition, the Carnegie Science Center’s “Science on the Road” mobile lab was on hand to serve a tasty treat, and STEM leaders from Covestro provided a unique demonstration. The evening was a great experience for the children, and everyone had a great time learning about science. SOUTH FAYETTE ❘ SPRING 2020 43