It was a bustling day at Oakwood Middle School, as the annual Science Fair was just around the corner. Samantha, a curious and enthusiastic sixth-grade student, couldn't wait to start working on her project. She had been thinking about it for weeks, and her mind was brimming with ideas.

Samantha decided to explore the world of renewable energy, focusing on the potential of solar power. With the help of her science teacher, she gathered the necessary materials and started designing her experiment. She was determined to create a working model that could demonstrate the efficiency of solar cells in powering a small device.

As the weeks passed, Samantha spent countless hours in the school's science lab, tinkering with her project and fine-tuning her presentation. She was excited to share her findings with her classmates and the judges at the upcoming Science Fair.

Questions for students: 1. What was Samantha's project for the Science Fair? 2. Why do you think Samantha chose to explore renewable energy and solar power? 3. How do you think Samantha's preparation and hard work will pay off at the Science Fair? 4. What challenges do you think Samantha might have faced while working on her project? 5. If you were participating in the Science Fair, what kind of project would you choose to work on?