World Record Set in Cape Girardeau at Science Day 2008
Hundreds of kids, young and old, put Cape Girardeau, Missouri into the record books at Science Day
2008. The residents of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, and western Kentucky blew up 852
balloons in an hour breaking the previous record of 600 balloons. All documents will be sent to
Guinness to verify the record and we’ll have an official record in the next few months, says Jason
Lindsey with Hooked on Science.
This is the third annual Science Day event. Organizations hooked kids on science by performing
hands-on experiments at different booths. Three science teachers were awarded the Steve Spangler
Science Teacher Award and four students were awarded prizes for the Science Day coloring
contest. Several kids dressed like a scientist at Science Day and two earned prizes. The community
teamed up to make Science Day a big success, says Lindsey.
Bottom line, Science Day shows everyone science is both fun and important. Lindsey says you can
expect a bigger Science Day event in 2009.
Science Day Experiment
Air Takes Up Space
Air is everywhere, but since it's transparent how do we really know it’s there? It’s an experiment that
might get you and your family “Hooked on Science.”
Ingredients
Instructions
STEP 1: Stretch the balloon in all directions.
STEP 2: Place the open end of the balloon near your mouth
STEP 3: Inflate the balloon by using the air in your lungs
Explanation
This experiment proves air takes up space. Air is transparent, but we know it's there when the windblows or by inflating a balloon.
Hundreds of kids, young and old, put Cape Girardeau, Missouri into the record books at Science Day
2008. The residents of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, and western Kentucky blew up 852
balloons in an hour breaking the previous record of 600 balloons. All documents will be sent to
Guinness to verify the record and we’ll have an official record in the next few months, says Jason
Lindsey with Hooked on Science.
This is the third annual Science Day event. Organizations hooked kids on science by performing
hands-on experiments at different booths. Three science teachers were awarded the Steve Spangler
Science Teacher Award and four students were awarded prizes for the Science Day coloring
contest. Several kids dressed like a scientist at Science Day and two earned prizes. The community
teamed up to make Science Day a big success, says Lindsey.
Bottom line, Science Day shows everyone science is both fun and important. Lindsey says you can
expect a bigger Science Day event in 2009.
Science Day Experiment
Air Takes Up Space
Air is everywhere, but since it's transparent how do we really know it’s there? It’s an experiment that
might get you and your family “Hooked on Science.”
Ingredients
 | Balloon |
Instructions
STEP 1: Stretch the balloon in all directions.
STEP 2: Place the open end of the balloon near your mouth
STEP 3: Inflate the balloon by using the air in your lungs
Explanation
This experiment proves air takes up space. Air is transparent, but we know it's there when the wind
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Science Day
Recognized
Recognized
Proclamations
These state, county, and city
leaders have proclaimed
October 3rd Science Day.
Science Day Awards
These state, county, and city
leaders have proclaimed
October 3rd Science Day.
| Missouri | |
| Illinois | |
| Tennessee | |
| Livingston County, KY | |
| Hickman County, KY | |
| Marshall County, KY | |
| Oran, MO | |
| Clarkton, MO | |
| Bloomfield, MO | |
| Advance, MO | |
| Qulin, MO | |
| Naylor, MO | |
| Marble Hill, MO | |
| Charleston, MO | |
| Fredericktown, MO | |
| Jackson, MO | |
| Dexter, MO | |
| Ferguson, MO | |
| Saint Louis, MO | |
| Kansas City, MO | |
| Perryville, MO | |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | |
| Piedmont, MO | |
| Doniphan, MO | |
| Popular Bluff, MO | |
| Benton, MO | |
| Kennett, MO | |
| Sikeston, MO | |
| Chrleston, MO | |
| Woodlawn, IL | |
| Carbondale, IL | |
| West Frankfort, IL | |
| Harrisburg, IL | |
| Anna, IL | |
| Metropolis, IL | |
| Sesser, IL | |
| Paducah, KY | |
| Bowling Green, KY |
Science Day Awards
| 2007 - Missouri State | |
| Teachers Association - Best General Coverage - "Science Day 2006" | ||
| 2007 - Illinois | |
| Broadcasters Association - Best Community Service Activity - "Science Day 2006" |
There were more than 150 nominations this year and Malden High
School science teacher Ms. Caysie Heil earned the Steve Spangler
Science Day 2008 Teacher Award.
A panel at Southeast Missouri State University selected the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. The 1st
earned a $100 gift certificate to www.stevespanglerscience.com, and the 3rd place winner earned a
$50 gift certificate to www.stevespanglerscience.com. Each winner will be recognized at Science Day
2008 on Friday October 3, 2008.
Science Day 2008 Coloring Contest
Hooked on Science and the Extended & Continuing Education office at Southeast Missouri State
University received hundreds of Science Day 2008 coloring sheets. Here are the winners for the
Science Day 2008 Coloring Contest.
You can view all the Science Day 2008 coloring sheets by going to West Park Mall in Cape
Girardeau, MO.
Science Day 2008 Costume Contest
Several kids dressed like a wacky scientist at Science
Day 2008. Here are the winners for the Science Day 2008
Costume Contest.
School science teacher Ms. Caysie Heil earned the Steve Spangler
Science Day 2008 Teacher Award.
- 1st Place - Ms. Caysie Heil - Malden High School - Malden, MO
- 2nd Place - Mrs. Dianna Lynne Karnes - St Vincent De Paul
- 3rd Place - Mrs. Elizabeth Jensen - Cumberland Trace Elementary School - Bowling Green, KY
A panel at Southeast Missouri State University selected the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. The 1st
earned a $100 gift certificate to www.stevespanglerscience.com, and the 3rd place winner earned a
$50 gift certificate to www.stevespanglerscience.com. Each winner will be recognized at Science Day
2008 on Friday October 3, 2008.
Science Day 2008 Coloring Contest
Hooked on Science and the Extended & Continuing Education office at Southeast Missouri State
University received hundreds of Science Day 2008 coloring sheets. Here are the winners for the
Science Day 2008 Coloring Contest.
- K-1 Grade Winner - Blake Morris
- 2-3 Grade Winner - Madison Fornkohl
- 4-6 Grade Winner - Grace Pytlinski
- 7-8 Grade Winner - Mollee Sager
You can view all the Science Day 2008 coloring sheets by going to West Park Mall in Cape
Girardeau, MO.
Science Day 2008 Costume Contest
Several kids dressed like a wacky scientist at Science
Day 2008. Here are the winners for the Science Day 2008
Costume Contest.
- 1st Place - Alec Umfleet
- 2nd Place - Parker Fisher
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| K-1 Grade Winner Blake Morris |
| 2-3 Grade Winner Madison Fornkohl |
| 4-6 Grade Winner Grace Pytlinski |
Coloring Contest
