CSEF · 2006
Social Cognition in Mice
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals Mice have been a popular study topic ever since scientists began to try to comprehend the human brain. In this experiment, I have begun to answer the question, #Can mice lea…
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CSEF · 2006
Super Salmon: Year 2
Zoology
Objectives/Goals Elevated stream temperatures (T) and low dissolved oxygen (DO) are two components which are detrimental to salmonids. Ground water is generally cool enough to be considered…
CSEF · 2006
Taste Perception
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to find out how different tastes (bitter, salty, sweet, minty) affect the taste that follows it. I predicted the manipulated variables (ora…
CSEF · 2006
Termites Doing Geometry?
Zoology
Objectives/Goals This science fair project tested the hypothesis that termites determine the direction of their nest from the degrees of the angles found in their pheromone trails. The ink f…
CSEF · 2006
The Amazing Equus Eye
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine the peripheral vision of horses. Methods/Materials Using a true angle tool and straight edge, I set up a chalk configuration on flat ground whe…
CSEF · 2006
The Beat Goes On
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to determine whether or not the genre/tempo of music (calm, upbeat, intense) had an effect on heart rate and blood pressure. Methods/Mat…
CSEF · 2006
The Defense against Ants
Zoology
Objectives/Goals Problem Statement: How can people keep ants from entering a home without harming the creatures at all? My objective is to find out what can repel ants yet not harm them in a…
CSEF · 2006
The Downside of Desalination
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to determine the range of salinity in the slough and the tolerance of Tigriopus Californicus copepods to increased salinity levels. Methods/M…
CSEF · 2006
The Effect of Age at First Menstruation on Ovarian Cancer Development
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to test whether there is any correlation between the age of first menstruation in a girl who develops ovarian cancer, and the girl's age w…
CSEF · 2006
The Effect of Depriving Activity on Dendritic Spine Development
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals My project looked at whether or not blocking the sodium channels in neurons that are used for synaptic activity has an effect on the development of synapses in the brain. Me…
CSEF · 2006
The Effect of Temperature on the Life Cycle of Chrysaora achlyos: From Ephyra to Medusa Stage
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to determine if high or low temperatures affect Achlyos survival and growth. The hypothesis was that if Achlyos were contained in a colder…
CSEF · 2006
The Effects of Physical and Biological Factors on Limpet Densities
Zoology
Objectives/Goals We examined differences in limpet densities in two areas, one between the wave protected and wave exposed sides of the Santa Barbara Breakwater, the other between the mid an…
CSEF · 2006
The Effects of Temperature on Nerve Conduction Velocity
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to explore if there is a recognizable difference in nerve velocity and reaction rate at different temperatures. Methods/Materials · Using…
CSEF · 2006
The Impact of Goldfish Food Brands on the Growth of Carassius auratus auratus
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to determine which brand of goldfish food causes Carassius Auratus Auratus (goldfish) to gain the most weight. I believe that Tetra Fin Gol…
CSEF · 2006
The Power of Meditation: Will Meditation Reduce Your Stress Level?
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of our project was to find out if meditation reduces stress. Methods/Materials We produced a guided meditation tape. We had 18 people listen to it and tested t…
CSEF · 2006
The Response of Airflow Resistance with Exercise in Treated Asthmatics and Non-Asthmatics
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to see if asthmatics, who regularly take their asthma medications, can perform at the same level during exercise as people who do not have ast…
CSEF · 2006
Thermographic Assessment of Cold Stimulation on Autonomic Vascular Reactions
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this study is to determine the potential usefulness of thermal imaging technology to evaluate and monitor autonomic vascular reactions, and to establish whe…
CSEF · 2006
The Sense of Taste
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals I wanted to do this experiment; because it is my interest to see if there is a difference between genders and age groups for detecting flavors. I wanted also to find out wha…
CSEF · 2006
The Sense of Touch
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals Does a person's age affect his/her sensitivity to touch? If a person is younger, I beleive he/she will be more sensitive to touch. Methods/Materials 1. Use a ruler & compass…
CSEF · 2006
The Younger The Better
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to determine at what age cats will recover from anesthetics fastest when spayed/neutered. I hypothesize that cats will recover quicker fr…
CSEF · 2006
Understanding Musical Therapy: Does Periodic Sound Affect the Difficulty of Walking in Parkinson Disease Patients?
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to find out if there is an immediate effect of a metronome tempo on the walking of a Parkinson Disease patient. My hypothesis was that if a p…
CSEF · 2006
Viability of Cheek Cells Due to Osmosis
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals To determine whether cheek cells do osmosis and if they are alive or dead as a result of different food salinities. Methods/Materials To test my hypothesis I did in vivo and…
CSEF · 2006
Water Temperature: Does It Affect Salmonid Growth?
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project was to collect sufficient data to relate water temperature to salmonid development in the San Lorenzo River. Our hypothesis is that salmonids will h…
CSEF · 2006
Weighting for Strength
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals My hypothesis was that right-handed, active students' weight will determine the strength in their arms. As the weight of each consecutive student increases, the strength in…
CSEF · 2006
What Snack Makes Goldfish Smile Back?
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to determine which type of goldfish food will make goldfish gain the most mass. I predicted that out of three types of foods (bloodworms, gold…
CSEF · 2006
Which Sweetener Tastes Best? Which Is Best for You? A Comparison of Five Sweeteners
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals My purpose was to see which of five sweeteners were preferred by children and adults, and compare those results with research on the health benefits and risks of the sweeten…
CSEF · 2006
You Can't Believe What You See: A Blind Spot
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals My project is to determine if age affects the size of the human blind spot. I believe that as people grow older, the size of their blind spots will increase. Methods/Materia…
CSEF · 2005
Adaptive Dorsal Patterning and Morphological Variation in the Salamander Ensatina klauberi
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The aim was to test the hypothesis that the color pattern of the salamander Ensatina klauberi is cryptic. It was also to compare the Ensatina salamander species klauberi and…
CSEF · 2005
Ammonia: The Passed Gas, Part II
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine if a horse's diet can be altered so that the ammonia level in the manure will be equal to that of cow manure. I believe that when the horse's die…
CSEF · 2005
A Rainbow of Ultraviolet Color
Zoology
Objectives/Goals I love animals and am fascinated that scientists knew birds had more cones in their eyes than humans which means they see more colors than humans, but they still believed th…