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 · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This experiment compared the flammability and insulating effectiveness of three materials: straw bale, fiberglass, and Styrofoam. There has been renewed interest recently in…
CSEF · 2005
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To determine at what temperature glass is strongest and weakest. Methods/Materials We are using 12X12 double strength (DS) glass sheets, heating glass with heat lamp, coolin…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Evaluate the amount of UVA penetration when using different sun protection factor (SPF) sunscreens. Methods/Materials Using a UVA monitor, the UVA reduction was measured as…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I tried to find the most effective, safest and most cost-effective bathroom cleaner. In PHASE ONE I thought that Tylex would work the best for preventing and killing mildew.…
CSEF · 2005
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine which rock granite or marble will be most durable for kitchen surfaces. Methods/Materials Having obtained samples of granite and marble their d…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals For many years people have had problems with mold and various moisture problems beneath floor coverings. I have found that any penetration in vapor barriers will allow water…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals In this experiment, the goal is to find the effect of flour type on the density of muffins. Out of all the different flour types used, the experimenter believed that soy flo…
CSEF · 2005
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Find what type of house foundation:rubber, coil, or cement will absorbe the shock givin off by an earthquake and survive in the best strucutural condition. Methods/Materials…
CSEF · 2005
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal is to determine whether an overhead Warren truss bridge or an underhead Warren truss bridge is capable of holding more weight. Methods/Materials Aircraft grade west…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The research and testing attached attempts to explain the effectiveness of rubberized asphalt as a traffic noise mitigation measure. Methods/Materials Decibel measurements w…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to test different types of homemade soaps and a brand name soap for their different characteristics, such as forming bubbles, moisturizing…
CSEF · 2005
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The experiment will explore seismic resistive effects of different soils applied beneath a building#s foundation. The procedure will apply simulated earthquake test waves to…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to determine which stain remover works best on white cloth. Methods/Materials The stain removers I chose were Soilove, Oxiclean, and Spray #n…
CSEF · 2005
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project is to determine which structure; a dome, 3-Sided pyramid, 4-Sided pyramid, or standard square structure; is strongest in an earthquake simulation. Met…
CSEF · 2005
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals In my project I started by asking if the diameter of a dome changed, would it affect the stability of that dome. For my testing I used balsa wood and bent it into an arch wi…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to investigate which cereal really stayed crispy longer. I became interested in this project when I often observed how quickly my cereal turn…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective was to determine which headlight, the standard sealed beam headlight or the halogen headlight, would enable the driver of an automobile to see further distance…
CSEF · 2005
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To determine whether length has an effect on the weight a beam can support when tested in the form of a simple, free-ended beam bridge. Methods/Materials Bamboo skewers were…
CSEF · 2005
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project was to see if nonbiodegradable plastic had an effect on the cracking of concrete. Methods/Materials I had 54 concrete bricks made and tested. The plas…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to answer the question: Which kind of wood burns faster? My hypothesis was that Cherry wood would burn faster because it seemed softer than t…
CSEF · 2005
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to determine different strengths in truss designs and which truss design is the strongest. Methods/Materials Nine model trusses (3 models each…
CSEF · 2005
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Concrete can be made from different mixtures of cement, sand, gravel, and water, which can determine its attributes, including strength. The hypothesis states that the most…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Sunglasses are used by many people and there are many different types of sunglasses. By doing this experiment the researcher wants to determine which type of sunglasses is b…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals In my experiment I tested five different pieces of wood to see which wood would absorb the least amount of water. I tested Pine, Myrtlewood, Willow, Redwood, and Maple. I di…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I am trying to find out which decking is most flamable. Methods/Materials I made a jig to hold the materials, Trex, Geo-Deck, Brazilian Harwod, and Redwood, at a constant di…
CSEF · 2005
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose for this project was to find the best way to keep buildings safest during an earthquake. Since a major earthquake is expected in Southern California, we have to…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to compare the efficiency of different types of light bulbs by testing the light and heat output of the bulb. I did this because the electricity companies a…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was designed to test whether higher cost in paper towels meant higher quality or not. Methods/Materials To test absorbency, I put a paper towel into a 6-inch plas…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Since the dissipation of heat is a prime factor in the metabolic health and recovery of an endurance horse, the objective of this project is to determine which saddle pad wi…
CSEF · 2005
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine if a more expensive smoke detector would alert you to a possible fire faster than a less expensive smoke detector. Methods/Materials Materials:…