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CSEF · 2012

Dripping Wet: Which Swimsuit Fabric Is Fastest?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award

Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if there is a difference between swimsuit fabrics and their speed. The hypothesis is that if the five different swimsuit fabrics are tested for…

CSEF · 2012

Eco-Efficient?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The objective of the project was to observe the efficiency of green detergents and to determine the most cost-effective detergent. Methods/Materials Materials: Forty-eight 1…

CSEF · 2012

Foam Home

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine which type of off-the-shelf insulation of approximately half-an-inch thickness, contained heat the longest - Reflective Foil, Cellulose, Polyur…

CSEF · 2012

Is There Arsenic in Your Juice?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Second Award

Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine the presence and levels of inorganic (harmful) arsenic in apple and grape juice. I hypothesized that organic juice, from fruit grown without pe…

CSEF · 2012

Lead in Makeup

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) First Award

Objectives/Goals My project was to test the amount of lead in different brands and types of makeup. I thought that color would affect the amount of lead in makeup. The darker the color, the…

CSEF · 2012

Light Bulbs and Fog

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals Which light bulb shines the brightest though fog? Methods/Materials 3 Different light bulbs. Multiple Crystal Geyser water bottles Multiple milk bottles Crystal bowl 3-way l…

CSEF · 2012

Long Lasting or Marketing Scam?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals My objective was to find out which brand of drugstore makeup created the most waterproof mascaras. Methods/Materials Forty total false eyelashes were hot glued to forty tota…

CSEF · 2012

Open and Shut: Single vs. Double Paned Windows

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to see if the addition of a second pane of glass would lower the temperature of the glass when subjected to a heat source. Methods/Mater…

CSEF · 2012

Protect Your Melon!

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals Question: This project asked, "Which type of helmet protects your head the most during a crash, a bicycle helmet or a skateboard helmet?" Hypothesis: The author hypothesized…

CSEF · 2012

Sippin' on Sugar

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to test the accuracy of the Nutritional Value Labels, by comparing the actual sugar content of Coca-Cola, Pepsi, 7 Up, and Dr Pepper to…

CSEF · 2012

Snowboard Science

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals How does snowboard wax vs. candle wax vs. no wax effect the sliding friction of a snowboard? My hypothesis is that snowboard wax will have the least amount of sliding fricti…

CSEF · 2012

Sunscream

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine if there is any correlation between Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of different sunscreens and the transmisson of UVA from sunlight. I hypothesize…

CSEF · 2012

Sun vs. Sunscreen

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals My project was to determine if sunscreen has any affect on sun-sensitive paper. I think the sunscreen will stop the sun from going through the plastic bag, to affect the sun…

CSEF · 2012

The Dish on Washers

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The Objective of my project was to determine what style of dishwasher, European or American, works better overall. Many think all dishwashers work the same but in fact they…

CSEF · 2012

The Effects of Different Exposures on Paints

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award

Objectives/Goals Objective: The purpose of my science fair project was to investigate which age of paint, casein paint, tempera paint, Renaissance paint, or modern oil paint, would sustain i…

CSEF · 2012

The Extraction of Blots, Blemishes, and Stains

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award

Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to find a cost-effective cleaning agent that could remove stains. Methods/Materials Six cloths were stained with the same amount of red…

CSEF · 2012

To Dab or Not to Dab?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals What percent of the total percent of fat in pizza is removed by dabbing with paper towels? Methods/Materials a. Materials Amici's New York thin crust cheese pizza; (deliciou…

CSEF · 2012

Watt a Bright Idea

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals Over the years, I have become more and more aware of Earth's dwindling natural resources. Electricity is one of the most popular ways of consuming these resourses. I wanted…

CSEF · 2012

Which Soil Amendment Retains the Most Water?

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award

Objectives/Goals My objective was to find out which soil amendment retained the most water. I tested sphagnum peat moss, newspaper, hair, coir (coconut fibers), and perlite. My hypothesis wa…

CSEF · 2011

A Greener Way of Drying Clothes

Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals Test several ideas for drying clothes to see if they are more energy-efficient than a commercial clothes dryer. Methods/Materials A 142 x 122 mm piece of felt cloth weighed…

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