Fayette’s youngest scientists proved they are among the best in the state by earning top awards in the Elementary State Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament.

Five schools had top 10 finishes with Braelinn placing among the three best teams in the state with their third place finish. Huddleston and Kedron followed closely with fourth and fifth place finishes, respectively. Rounding out the top 10 was Oak Grove, eighth place and Crabapple Lane, ninth place.

Nearly 700 elementary students competed in the 6th annual statewide event at Kennesaw State University last month.

Science Olympiad provides students with a variety of highly engaging activities that naturally generate interest, enthusiasm and passion for scientific exploration. The inquiry-based, hands-on program covers earth, life and physical science topics. It also incorporates both engineering and technological principles.

Competitors work in teams of two to complete events such as “mystery architecture,” “rubber band catapult” and “weather or not.” Teams compete in a total of 18 events.

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