Bassett Unified students researched the effects of hydrogen peroxide on worms,
recorded the decay of pumpkins and studied the effects of music on the heart, all in preparation
for the District Science Fair, where the winners from all schools will present their individual
and group projects.
The District science fair will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 at Torch Middle School’s
Watanabe Center and will be open to friends and family.
Among them will be students Janeli Soto, senior, and Steven Alaniz, junior, who won first place
at Bassett High School’s science fair for their project testing the reaction of worms to different
chemicals. Seventh-grader and second place winner Jaylissa Murga from Torch Middle School will present her findings on how music can change one’s heart rate.
“I think that one of the benefits of having the students participate in a science fair is that it helps
to build their confidence,” science fair coordinator and Science Department lead teacher
William Baca said. “We really want to give them the confidence they need to succeed in the
classroom and beyond.”
All TK through second grade projects at each school will be showcased at the District Science Fair, while the top three winners from third to twelfth grade will be invited to compete at the event. All projects are scored using the same rubric provided by the District.