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 Why does a nichrome wire get hotter than other wires? My hypothesis is that the elements in a nickel-chromium alloy wire must be more resistant to the flow of electricity an…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to conduct a scientific experiment to answer the question "Does sound travel loudest through solids, liquids or gases?" Methods/Materials T…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals Magnetorheological (MR) fluids increase their apparent viscosity when exposed to a magnetic field due to the presence of iron in the mixture. The purpose of my experiment wa…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals In our experiment, we tested the relationship between the molecular mass of a fuel and the amount of energy it produces. The whole idea of this experiment was to see if curr…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to prove that a white wood roof is a better thermal insulator than other possible materials and color combination in this experiment. Met…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals For my science fair project I chose to research how different materials insulate. My hypothesis was that water resistant materials, like fleece, would insulate the best. Met…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of the project is to find which roofing material can keep the inside temperature of an enclosed box the most consistent over the course of a day. The roofing m…
CSEF · 2011
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals For my experiment I tested to see if specific non-furious elements can interfere with a magnetic field. My hypothesis was that if I place different elements between my magne…
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…