Science Fair for Graham

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2008 Science Fair Project - Solar Desalination

In August I chose my science fair project topic. I chose this topic because I knew it would be interesting. I did online research and built a desalination tank in my kitchen and I put it out for 4 days and got 50mls of fresh water. (It wasn't very sunny which is why I didn't get very much.) We took sea water from the Pacific Ocean which is 5 minutes away from my house in New Zealand. See photo of me collecting water with Sydney and Avery. It was hard work but it was worth it.

In early September I was chosen from Highfield School attend the regional Science Fair. I was one of 20 out of 50 people chosen to go on to the next level. On Wed Sept 3rd I spent the day sitting next to my project talking to judges. I talked to about 6 judges and most people only got to talk to about two or three. At the end of the day the judges chose their favorites. I won first place in the Civil Defense category and had a Highly Commended in the Energy Efficiency category. That night there was a award giving and I got $50 for my first prize and $10 for the Highly Commended prize, and my project, along with 9 others, was chosen out of 300 plus to be displayed at the South Canterbury Museum for 10 days. This was nice because my grandmother got to see it when she came to visit us last week.

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Photos

Solar Desalination
The tank in operation.

Highfield School Display
First step - school competition

Regional Science Fair
At Caroline Bay Hall...after the awards!

Prize Money!!
First Place and Honorable Mention

Gregg and Graham
The boys with the project

Collecting the sea water
A family affair

Comments

[jessica dunker]

If I were shipwrecked on a desert island...
I would definitely want you to be there Graham... I'm convinced you would be able to rig up something that would keep us all drinking fresh water-- and thus ALIVE! Way to go on the science fair project. Aunt Jessica

[Jonathan Keilhauer]

Hi! Nice project
Hey Graham, Jon here great project! I hope you had fun making it! I know I would( I guess) I'm working on a project to. It's a water filter. it's not that hard, but it is fun! I am also sending you an emailso look for that! Jonny

[Grandma Judy]

Science Fair for Graham
Hi Graham, You did a great job writing up the blog site. It was especially fun to read after having been with you to see the project at the museum. I really liked what you created, and I'm so proud of you. Thanks again for making my visit to Timaru to special. Love, Grandma

[Crazy Uncle Stevie]

Awesome!
Cool project man! If you can find someone to mass produce your project, you could be a millionaire! Make it happen!

[soren]

My sister........
my sister did the exact same thing for her science fair project, how much cash did you get. Hope you had fun, miss u