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 · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to learn which fire-resistant roofing material was the best at insulating a home. Methods/Materials Various roofing tiles- asphalt, concrete, clay, metal, a…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My hypothesis is that a radiant barrier will work more efficiently with a larger air space between it and the heat source. Methods/Materials I made an apparatus (a 12"x12"x2…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine which of five household material insulated sound the best. Methods/Materials A scale model of two rooms were built using a 12:1 inch ratio. The…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals After an experience in the kitchen with a skillet, I wanted to test four common metals and their resistance to a change in temperatures. My hypothesis is that the cast iron…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to test the impact resistance of an STF (shear-thickening fluid) at different temperatures. STFs have been investigated as possible replac…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals The goal was to determine which adhesive would be the best to attach carbon fiber landing gear to a foam radio controlled airplane. Methods/Materials Two common lightweight…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science project is to determine which household substance will slow down the ice nucleation process of water. The reason I'm investigating this is because…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine which material (black paint, tin or cement) collects the most solar energy and if the materials could be used for an alternative renewable ener…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine which type of wood produces the most heat in relation to the cost per cord. It also compares burn length to determine the efficiency of each type…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine if the type of porcelain conditioner has an effect on the bond strength of orthodontic brackets when bonded to porcelain. Metho…
CSEF · 2010
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My goal was to find out if the energy in a renewable fuel was equivalent to the energy in the same amount of nonrenewable fuel? Methods/Materials Before testing begins: Roll…
CSEF · 2010
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My science fair project will demonstrate which type of roofing material will resist deterioration due to acid rain. Acids can be measured using the pH scale from 1 to 14. Ac…
CSEF · 2010
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to determine if and how temperature will affect the elasticity of nylon stockings. Research on thermoplastics, elasticity, entropy, and temper…
CSEF · 2010
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This project uses 'Lord Kelvin's Thunderstorm'(1867) to determine whether different water qualities produce differing amounts of electrical charge. We believe that the quali…
CSEF · 2010
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was designed to find which of the materials (among wool, cotton, nylon, and polyester) was the most flammable. Also, I wanted to learn about the characteristics a…
CSEF · 2010
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to test three types of fog netting materials to see if one material was more effective than the others in collecting water from fog. My resea…
CSEF · 2010
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals People mail boxes every day using Bubble Wrap, Styrofoam peanuts and other packing materials. Although these products work, they cost money and are not biodegradable. An alt…
CSEF · 2010
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Was there any differences between the types of fabrics used, and the amount of protection from the ultra violet rays that came from the sun. Methods/Materials Tested with a…
CSEF · 2010
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals In a previous test, the inside material of a heating pad was tested. In that test it was concluded that beans retained the most heat. In the test this year the outside mater…
CSEF · 2010
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This project investigated how different frequencies were transmitted through different materials. Noise reduction is important in building materials and also for worker expo…
CSEF · 2010
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to compare three different types of ice cream, with different fat contents, to see which one melts the fastest or slowest. Methods/Materi…
CSEF · 2010
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Energy Secretary Steven Chu recommended that flat roofs be painted white in the United States. He said it would be the equivalent in energy savings and carbon emissions of t…
CSEF · 2010
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine what outside paint colors are best to keep a house cooler (or warmer depending on the climate) so that money and energy could b…
CSEF · 2010
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals In this project, I tested various materials including mass loaded vinyl, drywall, particle board, and egg cartons to see which materials would be most effective at blocking…
CSEF · 2010
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I wanted to know which type of metal conducts heat the fastest. I think aluminum will melt butter the fastest. My research found that Aluminum has the lowest specific heat c…
CSEF · 2010
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals When deciding on this experiment, I wanted to know if magnets were affected by heat, and if so, to what extent. In my hypothesis, I stated that if the temperature increases,…
CSEF · 2010
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals In this project, the goal was to find out which material would sound proof a room the most efficiently and at a reasonable cost. The prediction was that rubber matting would…
CSEF · 2010
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals I came up with this idea on the way to school when my sister was yelling at me. I wondered what material I could wrap her in that would block the most sound. I also have a r…
CSEF · 2010
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To find out how saltwater and sunlight affect the elasticity and durability of noeprene.
CSEF · 2010
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My goal was to determine if the temperature to which chocolate is heated will affect its strength after hardening. Methods/Materials Real milk, dark and white chocolates wer…