Fourth-grader Luke Pyle (left) and his partner, fifth-grader Nicky Armonda, demonstrate the strength of an egg while presenting their science fair project at the Oak School Science Fair May 1. | Adam Alexander~For Sun Times Media
Second-grader James Winterfield's project on the secret of diapers drew some smiles especially when he showed a diaper could hold up to 25 ounces of water. | Adam Alexander~For Sun Times Media
First-grader Grant Davis stays focused as he demonstrates his science fair project, What Looks Like a Volcano Eruption? His project drew many onlookers at the Oak School Science Fair. | Adam Alexander~For Sun Times Media
Demonstrating a tornado in a bottle is fourth-grader Gabrielle Mejia and her partner, Tanner Carter. | Adam Alexander~For Sun Times Media
Kids packed around first-grader Grant Davis' science fair project to watch his homemade volcano explode. | Adam Alexander~For Sun Times Media
Second-grader Matt Notaro launches a paper airplane while showing off his science fair project. | Adam Alexander~For Sun Times Media
The effects of acid in soft drink's and juice took a toll on a few eggs used in Jake Owens science fair project. | Adam Alexander~For Sun Times Media
Students and parents left comments on each science fair project at the Oak School Science Fair. | Adam Alexander~For Sun Times Media
A demonstration of a hurricane was created in a bottle by third-graders Olivia Ostrowski and Julia Paulman for the Oak School Science Fair. | Adam Alexander~For Sun Times Media
Third-grader Molly Sheehan's project titled Fruit Battery was a colorful display showing how fruit could conduct electricty. | Adam Alexander~For Sun Times Media
Third-grader Julia Paulman demonstrates a hurricane while showing off her science fair project. | Adam Alexander~For Sun Times Media
Fifth-graders Matt Ostrowski and Luca Ripani demonstrate how the Titanic sank by using an ice tray during the Oak School Science Fair. | Adam Alexander~For Sun Times Media
Katie Brophy never gives her mother a hard time about going to school. But the Oak School first-grader was a bit impatient to return to school for the second time the same day May 1. “She begged to get signed up for the science fair, …