PHOTOS: Projects on display at Francestown Community Science Fair

Callie Paige, 15, investigated surface tension in different liquids. 

Callie Paige, 15, investigated surface tension in different liquids.  STAFF PHOTO BY JESSECA TIMMONS 

May Arnold, a student at FES,  observed the month-long crystallization process of creating rock candy. 

May Arnold, a student at FES,  observed the month-long crystallization process of creating rock candy.  STAFF PHOTO BY JESSECA TIMMONS

Britta Paige, who volunteers at Francestown’s Morphs and Milestones, a nonprofit organization providing education and rehabilitation for reptiles, investigated “Why Do Snakes Shed Their Skins?”

Britta Paige, who volunteers at Francestown’s Morphs and Milestones, a nonprofit organization providing education and rehabilitation for reptiles, investigated “Why Do Snakes Shed Their Skins?” STAFF PHOTO BY JESSECA TIMMONS

Bryson Cook, a student at Great Brook School, coded and built an “Emotion Detector,” which monitors pulse and heart rate.

Bryson Cook, a student at Great Brook School, coded and built an “Emotion Detector,” which monitors pulse and heart rate. STAFF PHOTO BY JESSECA TIMMONS

Skyler Mafera, 7, a student at FES, tested her hypothesis on whether hot or cold superballs bounce higher.

Skyler Mafera, 7, a student at FES, tested her hypothesis on whether hot or cold superballs bounce higher. STAFF PHOTO BY JESSECA TIMMONS

Skyler Mafera explains her project to Cyrena Arnold and Nate Monty. 

Skyler Mafera explains her project to Cyrena Arnold and Nate Monty.  STAFF PHOTO BY JESSECA TIMMONS

Elizabeth Paige, 14, researched “How Horses Show Their Emotions.” 

Elizabeth Paige, 14, researched “How Horses Show Their Emotions.”  STAFF PHOTO BY JESSECA TIMMONS

Residents attend the Francestown Community Science Fair on Saturday at the Francestown Town Hall. 

Residents attend the Francestown Community Science Fair on Saturday at the Francestown Town Hall.  STAFF PHOTO BY JESSECA TIMMONS

Britta Paige, right,  talks about her project with Ted Graham. 

Britta Paige, right,  talks about her project with Ted Graham.  STAFF PHOTO BY JESSECA TIMMONS

Parker Mafera, 10, a student at FES, investigated “How to Make Plastic Out of Milk.” 

Parker Mafera, 10, a student at FES, investigated “How to Make Plastic Out of Milk.”  STAFF PHOTO BY JESSECA TIMMONS

Published: 03-25-2025 12:01 PM

Modified: 03-25-2025 12:03 PM

The Francestown Recreation Department hosted the second Community Science Fair on Saturday, March 22, at the Francestown Town Hall. Students from Great Brook School, Francestown Elementary School and homeschool students, ranging in age from 7 to 15, participated in this year’s fair. Meteorologist Cyrena Arnold and Nate Monty of Morphs and Milestones served as judges. 

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