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Aug. 19, 2011
Students Tackle ‘Kids’ Science Challenge’
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| For three years, a national competition has challenged third through sixth grade students to come up with problems that can be solved via science, then matches winners with mentor scientists to tackle their questions. Peyton Robertson and Merrie Benjamin, incoming fourth-grade students, discuss their award-winning projects. |
Produced by Charles Bergquist, Director and Contributing Producer
Guests
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Peyton Robertson
Winner, Kids' Science Challenge, Super Stuff for Sports category
Incoming 4th grader, Pine Crest School
Fort Lauderdale, Florida -
Merrie Benjamin
Winner, Kids' Science Challenge, Sensational Sounds category
Incoming 4th grader,Pine Cobble School
Williamstown, Massachusetts
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