38,465 real projects from ISEF, the Canada-Wide Science Fair, JSHS, AJAS, the Calgary Youth Science Fair and the California Science & Engineering Fair — searchable by meaning, and filterable by fair, year, category and award.
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals A problem that most surfers have is what surf wax they should use and which wax performs the best. In acknowledging this problem, I decided to test multiple waxes to determi…
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals Our experiment was bouncing many different kinds of balls on a piece of wood. Our original question stated, "Which ball will bounce the highest when bounced off a piece of w…
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals Our experiment was to strain used cooking oils through a filter that we built and then determine and analyze which one would run a lawn edger the longest. We thought that it…
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals The purpose was to determine what effect (if any) different variables had on Kevlar, the thread used in bulletproof vests. The bulletproof vest is the most importamt article…
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to see how the distance a projectile is thrown by a trebuchet (an ancient catapult)is affected; (1) by increasing weight to the counterweigh…
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals My project was to test the effect, on velocities produced, of different magnet spacing on a Gauss Rifle magnetic linear accelerator. Methods/Materials I built a magnetic lin…
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals I re-created a small Trebuchet, an ancient siege engine from Medieval Europe. I hoped to be able to duplicate the function of ancient examples, in accurately firing projecti…
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to determine the speed of a model car powered by a solar cell vs. a car powered by a hybrid cell (solar cell plus fuel cell) with the solar…
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals My project determines if one or more insulating layers will protect a steel rod when heat is present. Methods/Materials I did this experiment using 12 straight, pre-measured…
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals Which of the three solar ovens that I am going to build, the Windshield Shade Solar Funnel Oven, the Pizza Box Solar Oven or the Double-Angle-Twelve-Sided Solar Oven (D.A.T.…
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals To determine if there is a significant difference in the lubricity and longevity of single viscosity motor oils from different manufacturers, and if there is, is improved pe…
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals I wanted to build a water wave machine that would generate electricity. I wanted to know if bigger waves generate more electricity. I also wanted to see if the number of wav…
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine which of the following Little League baseballs will travel the farthest being hit with the same amount of force: Worth, Rawlings, ProSport, Wil…
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals To see what performance part installed on my go-ped will increase acceleration and top speed the most. Methods/Materials On my Super Bigfoot Scooter, I tested an X-Can exhau…
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals My projects goal was to see which of my 27 variables(strings,racquet weight,and serve type)affected the speed of the tennis ball the most .I also wanted to find ou twhy thes…
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals My objective is to find out which bat has the most pop. Methods/Materials 5 bats; 3 aluminum senior league bats, 1 little league aluminum bat, and 1 wood bat. To find out wh…
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine the distances that different brands of golf balls travel when hit with equal force, and whether any major differences can be explained. My hypoth…
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals There are three major types of oils; synthetic, castor, and castor-synthetic blend. Each different type of oil has its unique properties; lubrication, power outputs, corrosi…
CSEF · 2003
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals The science experiment was done to determine what ramp angle would launch a radio controlled car the farthest. The hypothesis was that the vehicle would be launched the fart…
CSEF · 2002
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine the effectiveness of active noise control as functions of noise frequency, noise type, and the distance between the noise and anti-noise source…
CSEF · 2002
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find a 1-1 relation to the psi and wieght lifted. Methods/Materials I first built a Lego system to measure and use the pressure to lift different wieghts…
CSEF · 2002
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals My project is to find out if the expense of a paintball matters in their accuracy. I believe that the more expensive paintballs are in fact less accurate then the non espens…
CSEF · 2002
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals To discover what makes an air cannon accurate and what affects the accuracy. Methods/Materials I designed and constructed an air cannon using PVC pipe. I had 3 interchangeab…
CSEF · 2002
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to determine which common insulating materials possess the best sound absorbing and sound reflective qualities. My goal was to devise a simple…
CSEF · 2002
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals Will steel fiber reinforced concrete wall panels have strength characteristics that will meet or exceed the strength characteristics found in conventionally reinforced wall…
CSEF · 2002
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine whether or not the length of the straps on a backpack has any effect in how much stress is exerted on the back as represented by my testing dev…
CSEF · 2002
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals To test a thermosyphon to see if it will effectively heat and cool a house without using any form of energy other than the heat of the sun which is preexistent. It is intend…
CSEF · 2002
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals My objective in conducting this experiment was to challenge the assumption that #child-resistant# bottles are safe. I hypothesized that #child-resistant# bottles would not b…
CSEF · 2002
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals I want to see which characteristics (variables) have a significant effect on the race time of Pinewood Derby cars. I think that weight will have the greatest effect. Also, I…
CSEF · 2002
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals The Goal of my project was to see the differences between walking with 4 and 6 legs. I compared the results i got to what real animals with 4 and 6 legs are like. This exper…