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 · 2006
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective was to determine which of nine common materials best insulated sound when tested at a variety of frequencies. I wanted to find which material I could use to fu…
CSEF · 2006
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To determine which fire retarding treatment would best protect a structure from wildfires. Methods/Materials I constructed boxes to test the effectiveness of different fire…
CSEF · 2006
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The point of my projest was to test whether coffee, beets, spinach, mustard, or blueberries make the best dye. I dyed cloths with these foods and saw which one faded the fas…
CSEF · 2006
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This project tested to see whether a Pratt truss or a Warren truss would hold more weight. The researcher's hypothesis was that the Pratt truss would hold more weight. Metho…
CSEF · 2006
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was attempting to discover how different temperature affects the elasticity of rubber. I believed that as temperature gets higher rubber is more elastic and as te…
CSEF · 2006
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Objective: The problem that the experimenter investigated was the effects of acid rain on residential roofing materials. The experimenter hoped to discover that clay tiles a…
CSEF · 2006
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals On January 28, 1986 America was shocked by the o-ring malfunction which led to the obliteration of the space shuttle Challenger, and the death of its seven crew members. My…
CSEF · 2006
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project is to measure the effect of glass and plastic covers on the amount of fading of paper exposed to sunlight. Methods/Materials The project was done by…
CSEF · 2006
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine which kind of wood gives off the most heat when burned. Methods/Materials In my investigation I burned eight different types of shredded wood.…
CSEF · 2006
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project involves the testing and research of hard and soft water and its cleaning effects on different objects and surfaces. I was interested in this project because the…
CSEF · 2006
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Last summer, a wildfire burned towards my neighborhood. We were given orders to evacuate. Luckily, the fire was brought under control, but it made me wonder about the old ce…
CSEF · 2006
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals As UV rays from the sun grow more intense due to the deteriorating ozone layer, finding the appropriate UV protection will be important toward safeguarding against the threa…
CSEF · 2006
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to study what materials make the best sound absorbers. It is hypothesized that out of all the materials being tested, fiberglass will abs…
CSEF · 2006
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My robotic team discovered that the accuracy of the robot's performance decreased as it repeated its task on the challenge course. My objective was to determine if one parti…
CSEF · 2006
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to determine whether there are materials that can be more energy efficient when used as an insulation material for homes and buildings. I hypo…
CSEF · 2006
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to determine which material will muffle the most sound off a drum roll on the snare drum. Methods/Materials The materials used in this pr…
CSEF · 2006
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to expand upon the project I conducted last year. Last year, I determined which clothing material would provide the best insulation when s…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal is to determine if dyed table napkins are less absorbent than undyed ones. Methods/Materials All napkins are the same brand and size with the only difference being…
CSEF · 2005
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment was to find out if Super Glue, Tacky Glue, Krazy Glue, Elmer's White Glue, or Wood Glue worked best on wood, and if sanding the wood surface bef…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science project was to understand the materials science (including structure, electrical and heat-flow properties) of peltier devices and to design a small…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To see if Brita filters contained coliform bacteria. Methods/Materials Water samples collected in sterile containers from seven sources, including a new Brita filter and an…
CSEF · 2005
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I am trying to find out what shape has the least deflection using three pieces of lumber each 12 ft. long. Methods/Materials The materials are 3 pieces of lumber each 12 ft.…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine which of 9 AA batteries purchased from family patronized stores would give the best general performance, with an emphasis on the most work per do…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Objectives/Goals: Many people that swim in pools have green hair and have trouble getting this green residue,copper, out of their hair. Acids, vinegar and lemon juice, and c…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To determine how well different antacids work in liquids. HYPOTHESIS: All antacids perform the same in liquids. Methods/Materials The experiment was carried out by measuring…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of our project was to determine if Homeland Security could benefit from the use of heat and light sensitive inks. Methods/Materials We conducted research to find…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to determine if washing fire resistant fabric, such as children#s sleepwear, with different laundry detergent additives, such as fabric sof…
CSEF · 2005
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I am want to compare laminated wood with solid wood. This will give me a better understanding of what type of wood to use in contruction. I will be comparing the strengths o…
CSEF · 2005
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to test five diverse types of glue to see which one works the best on bonding oak wood and is also the most economical. Methods/Materials I st…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine if the application of Scotch-gard (fabric protector) and RIT Sun Guard (laundry additive) can increase the ability of a fabric to block ultravi…