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 · 2004
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals We are trying to see if we can build a radio receiver sensitive enough to detect in the DC-30 Hz range which is know to contain earthquake precursors. Methods/Materials We b…
CSEF · 2004
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My objective was to learn why an alternating magnetic field repels non-ferrous metals and why a magnet slides slowly down a non-ferrous conductor. Methods/Materials A wheel…
CSEF · 2004
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My project determines the effect of color on characteristics of a heat barrier material. The result of this investigation will identify the effect of color on the effectiven…
CSEF · 2004
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to study the effects of an external electric field on the heat of vaporization of water through both computer simulations and experiments. M…
CSEF · 2004
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals To determine whether the number of outlets of air on the bottom of a hovercraft will affect the stability of the hovercraft. Stability will be determined by measuring the nu…
CSEF · 2004
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals My goal is to create a functioning system that will give motorists a verbal warning of any responding emergency vehicles within a designated radius. I am creating the system…
CSEF · 2004
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective was to examine and demonstrate the wavelike properties of light. Methods/Materials I performed several different experiments in which the wavelength effects of…
CSEF · 2004
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals To determine the affect that magnet spacing, ball bearing mass and number of magnets has on the distance a home made linear accelerator can project a steel ball bearing. Whi…
CSEF · 2004
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals This experiment is designed to determine whether musical notes in harmony bear a specific mathematical relationship in the ratio between their respective frequencies. The hy…
CSEF · 2004
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals My objective for this experiment is to find out the catalyst that will make a fuel cell more efficient. Methods/Materials The materials used are: Five Catalyst wires/foil (P…
CSEF · 2004
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to determine if varying the density of water in a hydro-rocket would affect the rocket#s altitude. Spacecraft use the type of motor in a hydr…
CSEF · 2004
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals Our objective was to compare the thermal conductivity of different common metals. We thought that aluminum would be the best conductor. Methods/Materials Rods made of alumin…
CSEF · 2004
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals To launch three rockets three times, each will have a different fin material (balsa wood, plastic, cork) to see which one will have superior aerodynamics, as well as, greate…
CSEF · 2004
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to find out how accurate parallax is when determining the distance of stars from the earth. My hypothesis is the further away the star is…
CSEF · 2004
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to determine how the index of refraction (IOR) of water is changed by mixing increasing amounts of sugar (sucrose) into the solution. My hypo…
CSEF · 2004
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to investigate a possible connection between the chord length of propeller blades and the amount of force the propeller produces. Methods/Mat…
CSEF · 2004
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals I tested how the pitch of the blades on a helicopter effect how much power is produced. I hypothesized that as the pitch increases, so will the amount of power produced. Met…
CSEF · 2004
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals My science project, "How High Can She Fly?",involves testing,reengineered and more aerodynamic fin designs of a model rocket. The purpose of this project is to determine whi…
CSEF · 2004
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals For my project, I was trying to test whether or not water pressure has an affect on magnetism. My method is stated below. I compared salt water to tap water and did each tes…
CSEF · 2004
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals After constructing a hovercraft, my experiment will test how weight added affects the speed of the hovercraft. Methods/Materials First I constructed a hovercraft using suppl…
CSEF · 2004
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to discover if different boat hull shapes affect drag, acceleration, and velocity Methods/Materials 14 PVC U-yoke sides with connectors, 6…
CSEF · 2004
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals To identify which type of natural energy source is more efficient. A hydroelectric Dam, or a Wind turbine. Methods/Materials These are the materials we used to make our mode…
CSEF · 2004
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals I often go camping with my family and Boy Scout troop. While camping I am often exposed to cold, windy and wet weather. At these times, I get cold and a little bit cranky. T…
CSEF · 2004
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals My objective in doing this project is to learn more about electromagnetism used for a future design of cars and transportation. Using my homemade electromagnets, I think I c…
CSEF · 2004
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment is to determine if it is possible to suspend an object in space using the principals of magnetic levitation. My plan is to attempt this using bo…
CSEF · 2004
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals To determine the relative radiation power emitted by various types of cell phones at three different distances away from the phone as a potential measure of safety. Methods/…
CSEF · 2004
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals I wanted to see how weight, length and fin size affected the flight distance of home-made rockets. My hypothesis was that the medium body lenghth, with the medium fin and ti…
CSEF · 2004
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals Do extreme temperatures applied to a plant leaf affect the Kirlian photo of that plant leaf? Methods/Materials Five manzanita leaves, each 3 to 4 inches long were gathered.…
CSEF · 2004
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to find out if humans can land on Mars and return to Earth using existing rocket technology. I hypothesize that this can be accomplished alth…
CSEF · 2004
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to see how bright different colors of light were when passed through a stream of water. Methods/Materials Using a plastic bottle covered with…