More than 270 students took part in the Surrey School District's 45th annual District Science Fair at Central City on March 2.
Young scientists and Grade 5 students at Erma Stephenson Elementary, Joel Alexander (left) and Samuel Enchelmaier, studied the conditions that best support the longevity of cheese. They found that mozzarella wrapped in waxed paper and kept in a cool fridge lasted longest.
Other projects explored everything from ion propulsion to the effectiveness of household cleaners.
Students were awarded either gold, silver or bronze ribbons and some were selected to present their projects at an upcoming public school board meeting.
The Surrey School District science fair is the largest and longest running of its kind in Western Canada.