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Learn with Miss Laura hosts a science fair for area homeschool students at the Mabank fire station April 25. Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation Vice President Keith Bond donates medals for all participants. Scientists participating in this year’s science fair are James Simon (from left), Joseph Simon, Robert Simon, Cayman Stewart, Leo Barr, Morgan Seibold, Gelane Barr and Ayden Stacks.

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Robert Simon’s project for the Learn with Miss Laura Science Fair, was “Can Pigs Fly.” Simon used three different materials, paper towel, bandana, and a plastic grocery bag to test his theory of which makes a better parachute.  His end result was the bandana makes for a better parachute. Simon’s project placed first in his age group, April 25.

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Morgan Seibold’s project was first place, in her age group, at the Learn with Miss Laura Science Fair April 25. Seibold tested roses in various liquids to see which one would stay fresh the longest. Her results were that pennies in the water caused the rose to not only keep its freshness but to continue to grow leaves.

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Cayman Stewart received second place, in his age group, for his project, “Home Sweet Home of EMFs” at the Learn with Miss Laura Science Fair April 25. Stewart researched how much radiation is emitted in a house.  His conclusion was the television emits more radiation than most appliances.