7th & 8th Graders presented their 2025 Student-Centered Original Research Experience (SCORE) projects, a signature independent research opportunity.
Guided by the Stripling Model of Inquiry, students embark on a journey of exploration driven by their own curiosity. On Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, students who completed a SCORE project shared their research and discoveries with families, faculty, and peers, showcasing their dedication to inquiry-based learning.
7th Grade
8th Grade
How the different soccer uniforms have evolved over time
How much mass different bridge designs can hold
How the lack of supplies on the Oregon Trail caused different sicknesses among travelers?
How do the aerodynamics of different soccer balls affect the game?
How coding has evolved (working on specifying the history of coding)
The effect of different flours on cake density?
How Being Active Benefits Mental and Physical Health
Do certain foods before a sporting event affect play?
How shampoo affects hair cleanliness?
How is hair damaged when heat is applied?
How do black holes affect the Universe around us?
Lethal Aircraft of World War II: Which aircraft of the Axis and Allies were the most lethal?
Disney: Race & Discrimination - How have Disney Classics perpetuated racial stereotypes?
The Biomechanics of Running: What happens physiologically to my body when I run and how can I lower the impact to my body?
Does wheel diameter affect the distance a car rolls down a ramp?
How did Apple change the course of computing?
How does pressure affect the performance of a task?
What was the Golden Age of Hollywood and Its impact?
Types of Cancers: Which are the most common and what new care regimens are being developed?
What is procrastination and how does it affect people?
The Evolution of Soccer Technology
The Drop Off Rate of Round Primes
The history of skateboarding
The Evolution of Soccer Technology
How do Earthworm Diets Affect Soil
How pizza became the #1 food in the world? (The prevalence of pizza in the US)
Researching different types of artificial tanning products
How music affects your brain
Researching different types of artificial tanning products
Science of Ice Cream: Most Effective Way to Lower the Water Temperature
Can listening to music improve comprehension?
Bring on the heat! Investigating exothermic reaction rates.
What is the impact of different levels of sugar on muffin quality?
How different materials affect the body (leggings)?
Are recharging batteries worth it?
How do DIY drones compare to commercial drones?
How to be a successful rapper?
Does the English football league promotion/relegation system work?
How did the Concorde impact air travel?
How does battery size impact speed of EV vehicles?
Blood Clotting
The Stroop Effect
We need to protect the coral reef
3D Printing a Prosthetic Hand
What causes variegation in plants?
What makes the best smoothie?
How effective are speed limits?
America RAHH!!! Exploring truly American things
Examples of the Paranormal: Ghosts, UFOs & Big Foot
What are the pros and cons of homework in the early years (1st -- 8th)?
The Undiscovered Ocean
Caffeine's effect on aggression with and without sugar
Greek mythology in pop-culture
How has technology impacted where artists get their inspiration?
Is twin telepathy real?
What factors cause internalized bias to occur and how can it be reversed?
The effects of homework on mental health
Interior design and how it affects the mind
What makes a sports fan?
The effects of lighting on coral
Medication Adherence: Helping Patients Take Their Medications as Directed
Eat with Your Eyes (with Miley)
Bioluminescence
Eat with Your Eyes (with Vivian)
How does flour type change the density of muffins?
Making EV Cars More Efficient with Different Gears and Tires
How Boxing and the Boxers have Evolved
Basil II vs. Justinian - Who was Better?
How Social Media Affects Teens
Starting from Scratch: Creating a Sourdough Bakery Business Model
How to start a non-profit for volunteering opportunities
How does the consistency of butter change the result of a chocolate chip cookie?
The Emotional impact of Fostering Animals
What material blocks electromagnetic radiation the best?
Comparison of the German and English Languages
The Impact of Video Games on Society Through the Years
Freshness in Eggs
The benefits of homemade food vs. store bought
How does technology help protect player safety in football
