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 · 2015
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Cross-linked polyacrylamide, a hydrogel, has the ability to absorb water up to 800 times its own weight. The purpose of this experiment was to determine the efficacy of poly…
CSEF · 2015
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals My science fair project tests my hypothesis on whether the Peltier tile is more efficient in cooling or heating. Also to see if it can be used in daily life. Methods/Materia…
CSEF · 2015
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project is to find the most durable nail polish utilized in various lifestyles, while minimizing exposure to harmful chemicals. Methods/Materials Six nail p…
CSEF · 2015
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To find what type of skin moisturizer keeps the skin hydrated the most and why, using Jell-O as a human skin model. Methods/Materials Material:  Moisturizers - Cocoa…
CSEF · 2015
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals My experiment was designed to demonstrate the time-dependent effects of humidity on tortilla chips. My hypothesis was that humidity is a leading cause of decreasing crispnes…
CSEF · 2015
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals I did this test to see if Twinkies can resist water, similar to a store bought water resist for leather. I tested to see if my different Twinkie mixes stood up to water resi…
CSEF · 2015
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to burn different types of wood to see which one lasts the longest. The results will help people choose the longest lasting wood to burn in a…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine whether Beeswax, Paraffin Wax, or Soy Wax would burn longer as a votive candle. I believed that Soy Wax would burn longer as a votive candle beca…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of 3D printing and the potential impact of how we acquire goods. Methods/Materials Eleven various items ranging from a door s…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find out if a specific brand of environmentally safe detergent provided greater stain removal properties than major brands of detergent. Methods/Material…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to test to see if the public should be concerned about radiation levels in everyday household objects. Methods/Materials A lead-lined radiation-shielding bo…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Human and computer interactions are becoming increasingly common, and as a student very interested in robotics and technology, I decided to test children ages eleven to thir…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to find out if the appliances and electronic devices in our home use enough energy when plugged in but turned off to be a concern when trying…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine whether an instant cold pack can be made using household chemicals, that is as effective as commercially available instant cold packs. Methods/…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals Objective: My objective was to test different types of metal cooking pots to determine which one would leach the most amounts of metal in a 25% citric acid solution boiled f…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals Our project is to determine whether a more expensive soccer ball travels further and is more consistent than a less expensive soccer ball. We think the more expensive soccer…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine if Do-It-Yourself Detergent (DIYD) could remove stains from white 100% cotton fabric as well as a store brought brand of detergent (Kirkland Si…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objectives of my project was to compare the energy efficiencies of incandescent, compact fluorescent (CFL), and name brand and generic LED light bulbs. I hypothesized th…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Objective/Goals: Tennis players worldwide use tennis shock absorbers. They believe that a reduction in racket vibrations help them play better. But do the shock absorbers ac…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to find the best firewood in terms of most heat with the least smoke at a good price. It is important because more and more people in our commu…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my science project was to find out whether the cell phone micoscope that I created functions better than a simple microscope. Both of these microscopes have…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to determine the percent decomposition of samples of aspirin that had passed their expiration date. Aspirin's active ingredient is acetylsali…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals This project was designed to find out which of the most commonly used font styles would save the most ink, and thus save companies, government, schools, and individuals a su…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my experiment was to determine and compare Wall Plug Efficiencies (WPE) of white, red, yellow, green, and blue LED and Incandescent lights. My hypothesis wa…
CSEF · 2014
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine if how loud a train horn sounds is a direct function of the amount of air pressure applied. I believe that increasing psi(pounds per square inch)…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals My project was designed to determine whether commercially available bio-based lubricants offer viable alternatives to petroleum-based lubricants when all relevant factors (t…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to test the protective abilities of three select helmets that represent the three different levels of lacrosse helmets, beginner, interm…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to find out how different types of light bulbs perform and to answer the question, "which type of light bulb has the best practical value ba…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to learn whether it was more cost efficient to build your own computer or to buy one. I believe computer companies are charging too much for their computers…
CSEF · 2013
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to test what athletic shirt companies claim their shirts do, which is to keep you warmer or cooler in different conditions. We compared ath…