CSEF · 2006
Got Sand?
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The large colon is where a majority of sand is accumulated; the weight of the sand weighs down the horse and causes the colon to impact and not allow feces to pass causing e…
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CSEF · 2006
Hangin' in the Harbor: A Study of Some Factors Affecting the Growth of Encrusting Marine Organisms
Zoology
Objectives/Goals This study investigates how water depth and the type of substrate affect the growth of marine organisms. The independent variables were the four types of substrates used, an…
CSEF · 2006
Higility
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my investigation was to figure out the relationship between height and agility. My hypothesis was that tall athletes have the ability to run better on long di…
CSEF · 2006
How Can You Estimate an Animal's Weight?
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals Using an animal's body measurements to determine its weight. Methods/Materials Materials: Tape measure, livestock scale, animals, calculator Methods: 1. Measure the heart gi…
CSEF · 2006
How Habitat Fragmentation Affects Arthropod Diversity
Zoology
Objectives/Goals This research project was designed to find out if arthropod diversity decreases with increasing habitat fragmentation and development. Methods/Materials Research was conduct…
CSEF · 2006
How Skillful Are Drosophila virilis in Discerning Natural and Artificial Esters?
Zoology
Objectives/Goals I plan to test two cultures of Drosophila virilis to determine how effective they are in distinguishing between artificial and natural esters. The goal of the project is to…
CSEF · 2006
Inherited Fingerprint Patterns
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals Determine if related family members have similar fingerprint patterns. Test related family members to see if fingerprint types are genetically inherited. I posed the questio…
CSEF · 2006
Investigating Protocols for Haliotis rufescens Egg Cryopreservation
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The number of aquatic species listed as endangered or threatened is growing. Cryopreservation may offer the opportunity to preserve genetic material in DNA banks, conduct ge…
CSEF · 2006
Is Our Sense of Smell Sensible?
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals Our perceptions of our world are based on information received from our five senses. I often wonder about the accuracy of our sensory ability. Considering the vast amount of…
CSEF · 2006
Is Rhythm Sensing a Scalar Property?
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals In my experience in nonprofessional orchestra and dance groups, I notice that some members do not stay on the beat. I am trying to understand if such individuals are unable…
CSEF · 2006
Is the Gulping Rate of a Tropical Fish Affected by the Change in Water Temperature?
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The question I am researching this year for Science Fair falls under the category of Zoology. I am using Tropical Fish to investigate and research my big question #Is the gu…
CSEF · 2006
Is This the Secret to Less Expensive Poultry?
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to determine whether it is necessary to rotate various types of bird eggs to achieve a high hatch rate or whether rotating eggs is an unne…
CSEF · 2006
It Brings Tears to My Eyes
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective is to determine which variable suppresses the pain and irritation in the eyes for the longest time. Methods/Materials 30 onions; 30 subjects; knives; cutting bo…
CSEF · 2006
Life in the Spotlight
Zoology
Objectives/Goals This experiment explores the question of how the amount of daylight affects the lifecycle of butterflies from the stages of larvae to chrysalis to butterfly. The goal for th…
CSEF · 2006
Light Sensitivity in Regenerating Planaria, or The Dark Side of Planaria
Zoology
Objectives/Goals Our project was done to determine whether the tail segments of planaria that had been cut in half were as sensitive to light as the head segments. Their light sensitivity wa…
CSEF · 2006
Maggot Mass Temperature
Zoology
Objectives/Goals Forensic Entomologists are divided on estimating the time of exposure of decaying animal tissue in relation with maggot mass temperature. I believe an increase in maggots on…
CSEF · 2006
Mantid 5: Iris oratoria Displays Two Novel Survival Strategies: Cryptic Parthenogenesis & Post-Annum Resumed Hatching
Zoology
Objectives/Goals This project is a long term generational study of the introduced mantid species, Iris oratoria, which gave opportunity to observe offspring derived by parthenogenesis. Follo…
CSEF · 2006
Migaine Headaches in Teens
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The project was designed to collect and analyze information about the incidence and impact of headaches on teens. The goal is to determine if migraines and other headaches a…
CSEF · 2006
Muscle Hustle: Will There Be an Increase in a Soccer Player's Calf Size and Kicking Distance after 8 Weeks of Training?
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of the project was to examine whether a recreational sport such as soccer could improve a player#s physical fitness by increasing muscle strength and size and…
CSEF · 2006
Muscles: Scrawny or Brawny?
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective is to determine the relationship between the bicep muscle size, forearm length, and the ability to develop force, by calculating the amount of torque created. M…
CSEF · 2006
Music to Your Ears
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The goal of my experiment was to determine the average volume at which preadolescent and adolescent students listen to digital music using earbuds. My hypothesis was that st…
CSEF · 2006
Pavlov's Chicken: A Study in Classical Conditioning
Zoology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine if chickens will exhibit the conditioned response of coming to the gate with the ringing of a telephone. Methods/Materials My hens (127 total;…
CSEF · 2006
Practice Schedules to Enhance Motor Learning
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals A stroke is when blood supply to the brain is interrupted by a hemorrhage or occlusion causing damage to the brain. Stroke is the leading cause of disability among American…
CSEF · 2006
Quick, Grab It!
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to see who has the fastest reflexes Boys or Girls Methods/Materials Gridbeam building material, a magnet, plexiglas,nuts and bolts, and a dowel. I'm trying…
CSEF · 2006
Rolly-Pollies Finding Their Way Home
Zoology
Objectives/Goals I wanted to learn the survivablity and adaptive behavior of the isopod Armadillidium vulgare. Ultimately, I wanted to know what would happen to these bugs if they were displ…
CSEF · 2006
Salinity on the Hatching Rate of Brine Shrimp
Zoology
Objectives/Goals I am investigating the effect of salinity on the hatching rate of brine shrimp. I hypothesized that the highest population of hatched brine shrimp nauplii would occur at 33…
CSEF · 2006
Sand Content in Equine Feces within Santa Cruz County
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals I wanted to do a project about horses since they're my favorite animal. I talked with a few horse owners and they said I could do a project about Sand Colic. Sand Colic is w…
CSEF · 2006
Sea Hermit Crabs
Zoology
Objectives/Goals Imagine going through life in a borrowed home. The hermit crab understands this as it must find a suitable shell to live in and protect its soft abdomen. Most research says…
CSEF · 2006
Shake Ya Tail Feathers 2: Anas platyrynchos vs. Gallus domesticus
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The objectives of our project are to determine if sebum samples from the uropygial glands of ducks or chickens will promote or prevent bacterial growth on the uropygial papi…
CSEF · 2006
Shellfish Pursuits: Population Dynamics of the Olympia oyster, Ostrea conchaphila, in Richardson Bay, CA - Year 2
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The Olympia oyster (Ostrea conchaphila) is the only native oyster on the Pacific Coast. Though once highly abundant, populations have been severely depleted. The purpose of…