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 · 2003
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to determine how marble mass, water temperature and density affect the speed of a wave. In experiment one, i predict that as the marble's mass…
CSEF · 2003
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals My objective was to learn what surface a homemade hovercraft would travel over fastest. Methods/Materials My project required wood, visquine, two 195mph leaf blowers, 12 vol…
CSEF · 2003
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this science project was to explore the fundamental properties of inductors and capacitors and to then show how they can be combined to create useful electron…
CSEF · 2003
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to duplicate Eratosthenes' experiment in which he measured shadows at different latitudes in order to calculate the circumference of the e…
CSEF · 2003
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals To determine if the angle of a rocket nozzle affects the amount of thrust. Methods/Materials * Rocket Nozzles * Testing Apparatus * A8 Estes Rocket Motors * Potentiometer *…
CSEF · 2003
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals The objective of my experiment is to generate electricity by moving a magnet inside a wire coil. This changes the magnetic flux inside the wire coil. Faraday law states that…
CSEF · 2003
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals This experiment measured the resistance created by different surface textures on identical submarine hull specimens. The textures were GLOSSY, MATTE, GRIT, and GEL. It is ex…
CSEF · 2003
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals This project is intended to find which propeller is most efficient for my 0.40 model airplane engine. Methods/Materials I took an O.S. engine max-.40 LA model airplane engin…
CSEF · 2003
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to discover which direction most cosmic ray muons come from, either directly above or from horizontally. Methods/Materials To determine which…
CSEF · 2003
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals The concept of ion propulsion was validated by substantial data of prior experiments (i.e. Into the Deep#2002). This experiment is a complex continuation of the previous inv…
CSEF · 2003
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine whether my air-propelled car would have the highest velocity and acceleration using a 4 inch 3 bladed propeller, a 6-inch 2 bladed propeller, or…
CSEF · 2003
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My goal was to see if the sugar concentrations on labels of drinks are correct, and if you can build a simple instrument to verify the concentration instead of buying an exp…
CSEF · 2003
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine if sunlight is as dangerous to the human eye as laser light. Methods/Materials I used a lens that is similar to that of the human eye, it has a…
CSEF · 2003
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to determine if different kinds of insulation minimize the spread of heat from a flame running through a vent pipe inside a wall. I predicted th…
CSEF · 2003
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals Mass drivers move objects with electromagnetism. My project was designed to determine the relationship between voltage sent to electromagnetic coils and the frequency of coi…
CSEF · 2003
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals To see if I can set up a laser microphone (made from a laser interferometer) sensitive enough to be able to hear someone speaking on the other side of a window. Also, to mea…
CSEF · 2003
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals This project was designed to answer the question: "Which wing design creates the most lift?" Research of various planes and their wing designs led to the following hypothesi…
CSEF · 2003
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find what Leyden jar can capture the most voltage. I believed the liquid Leyden jar would outperform the Foil and Hybrid in storage of voltage due to ear…
CSEF · 2003
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals A widespread belief is that household lights, especially fluorescent bulbs, use such large amounts of extra power when first turned on that they should be left on when leavi…
CSEF · 2003
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to find out how well a homemade whistler receiver does compared to one made by a professional. Methods/Materials A receiver was built using di…
CSEF · 2003
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals I wanted to find out how many electromagnetic waves go through different types of cell phones to determine which cellular phones are most harmful and least harmful for peopl…
CSEF · 2003
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals To find the relationship between the concentration by mass of sugar in water and the change in temperature of that solution when it is exposed to microwaves. Methods/Materia…
CSEF · 2003
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals The goal of my experiment was to determine if there is a correlation between increased rocket weight and decreased rocket altitude. I think that after my experiment I will b…
CSEF · 2003
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine if a distinction could be made between music played on an acoustic piano and the same music played on a digital piano using Fourier analysis. I…
CSEF · 2003
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to determine if objects of the same weight, but different volumes fall at the same rate in different conditions. Methods/Materials Obtain t…
CSEF · 2003
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals The capitalization of wave motion through the use of a pendulum, a ratchet device, a gearbox, and a motor/ generator can produce electricity. Continuous on going renewable f…
CSEF · 2003
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals I investigated the relationship between diffusion in water and water temperature, with application to the spreading damage of an oil slick in open ocean. I hypothesize that…
CSEF · 2003
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to examine if the viscosity of liquids affects the level of clogging in drainage pipes. It is my hypothesis that liquids that have high viscosi…
CSEF · 2003
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals Holographic data storage allows for storage capabilities within the volume of the recording medium, unlike CD-ROMs or DVD-ROMs which limit storage to the surface. With the a…
CSEF · 2003
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if the optical properties of mirrors and lenses will perform in reflective holograms. Methods/Materials Holograms were made on special glass pl…