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Livermore Valley Unified School District Science Odyssey

Zone 7 Recognizes Student Achievements in Water Awareness

Alexandra Bradley Communications Specialist Zone 7 Water Agency

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LVJUSD SCIENCE ODYSSEY

 The LVJUSD Science Odyssey is an annual science and engineering fair that encourages students to pursue their interests in STEM related topics.  The Science Odyssey inspires students from elementary to high school to engage in asking questions, practice research methodology and work to find creative solutions to the problems they encounter.  Students develop project ideas and bring them to completion where they are presented at the annual Science Odyssey.  Judges select winners from the entrants to award the most outstanding projects.

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BACKGROUND

Zone 7 Water Agency’s education program works LVJUSD students and teachers to help to promote water awareness and generate interest in water related careers. The selected students took on issues facing society related to water in their award winning projects. Tonight in celebration of May as Water Awareness Month, Zone 7 is honoring the work that these students have done to highlight water issues.

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Minh- Minh-Ky Kawamura amura, Grade 2, Grade 2, Emma Emma Smith Elementa Smith Elementary

PROJECT: Rain water and tap water which one is safer to drink?

5/16/2019 3 Na Navith vitha Kadali, adali, Grade 2, Rancho Las P Grade 2, Rancho Las Positas sitas Elementar lementary PROJECT: How can we purify water using modern technology?

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Charlott Charlotte F e Folle llett, tt, Grade Grade 7, 7, Christ Christense sen Middle School n Middle School PROJECT: How can I make clean water from dirty water?

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Namra Namrath tha Kadali, dali, Grade Grade 7, 7, Junction Junction Avenue enue K K-8 8 School School

PROJECT: Do plants grow faster in a hydroponics system or conventional system?

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Shrutik Shrutika Damle Damle Meenaksh Meenakshi Mynampati ynampati Carina Leinf Carina Leinfellner llner Grade 1 Grade 10, Granada High School , Granada High School

PROJECT: What is the most cost efficient design for a portable water filter?

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Vishal V Vishal Venk nkat atesh, esh, Grade Grade 10, , Granada High School Granada High School

PROJECT: What is the most effective water filter made of

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Daryl l Cal Calhoun, G

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ade 12, , Vi Vine neyard Al rd Alternativ rnative Hi e High S School hool PROJECT: Which water source is more compatible for us to drink and how can we manage this water?

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11 Flood Protection Streams Habitat Water Supply Groundwater Recreation

Congratulations to all

• f our Science Odyssey

Award Winners. Keep up the great work!