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
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I am interested in the growth of grass and how to make the color of grass look inviting. I noticed large brown spots on my lawn and decided to do some research. I found that…
CSEF · 2011
Zoology
Objectives/Goals At the beginning of my project I had a clear idea of what I thought would happen. I believed that the duck feet would swim the fastest because they use their feet the most.…
CSEF · 2011
Earth & Planetary Sciences
Objectives/Goals This study investigated how La Nina in the tropical Pacific influences sources of rainwater over California. The ratio of heavy to light oxygen isotopes in storm water was u…
CSEF · 2011
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to see which aquatic plant would absorb the most Nitrate in a one-day cycle. This would help to find out which water plant would be best t…
CSEF · 2011
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals "Which brand of orange juice contains the most Vitamin C?" The purpose of this experiment was to discover which brand of orange juice would contain the most vitamin C. The h…
CSEF · 2011
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals I investigated how rapidly carbohydrates are metabolized in a Type 1 Diabetic. I chose this topic because my brother & I both have Type 1 Diabetes and suffer from low blood…
CSEF · 2011
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to determine if certain children's toys would produce a high decibel level loud enough to damage a child's ears when the toys are played at…
CSEF · 2011
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals We are conducting this experiment in order to find out which brand of gasoline, if any, will give a go-kart more running time. We are going to be testing the regular, unlead…
CSEF · 2011
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to test if people can determine the gender of a person based on only a picture of their eyes. Also, I am trying to discover if there is a…
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
Mammalian Biology Third Award
Objectives/Goals My objective was to see if the "rocker start" was faster than the "track start" for stealing bases in softball. Because the "rocker start" allows you to gain momentum before…
CSEF · 2011
Environmental Engineering (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals What type of green roof building would insulate the best, one with grass on top or a clover ground cover? I think the grass will keep the inside of a green roof building the…
CSEF · 2011
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science project is to determine if local plant extracts will kill mosquito larvae and still be safe for other aquatic life. The reason I am doing this proj…
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
Environmental Engineering (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals If I drop 32 ounces of water against sandbags containing different materials, then the mixture of sand and fine gravel will divert the largest amount of water. I chose to do…
CSEF · 2011
Environmental Engineering (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this investigation was to determine which natural material absorbed the most oil. My hypothesis was that human hair would absorb the most oil and 100% cotto…
CSEF · 2011
Earth & Planetary Sciences
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science fair project is to determine which organic mixings have the least compaction rate when mixed with water and soil. The reason I am investigating thi…
CSEF · 2011
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine which roof color is the most effective and least effective at absorbing the sun's energy. I predicted that black would be the most effective and…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The goal of this experiment was to see which of the three most common bridges (arch, deck truss, and beam) could hold the heaviest load, or weight. Methods/Materials In orde…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals For my project, I tested the problem: What shape of pole can withstand the most weight? I predicted the circular pole would do the best (hold the most weight without collaps…
CSEF · 2011
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment was to demonstrate the effects of wing shape on lift. Methods/Materials To do so, I designed three different wing shapes with the same area and…
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
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals Our objective is to distinguish how many of our peers have a clear sense of who they are using James Marcia's Four Adolescent Identity States. If an adolescent is an uppercl…
CSEF · 2011
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this study was to determine whether the level of compliance with driving laws is related to the type of vehicles people drive. Methods/Materials Vehicle and d…
CSEF · 2011
Zoology Third Award
Objectives/Goals The objective was to investigate the intelligence of Steller#s Jays (Cyanocitta stelleri) and Western Scrub Jay#s (Aphelocoma californica) by determining if they could use s…
CSEF · 2011
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals (1) To find out whether or not a child's memory is better and more accurate than an adult's memory. (2) To find out if adults and children remember pictures, numbers, symbol…
CSEF · 2011
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment was to compare trends in both male and female teens, analyzing rate of lying, types of lies, deception in relationships, self-perception, and fe…
CSEF · 2011
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to determine if the temperature of water used for hydrating a cotton seed will have an affect on how fast the seed will germinate as compa…
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 · 2011
Earth & Planetary Sciences Second Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science project is to determine if the addition of polyacrylamide (PAM) will help water percolate through a hrydophobic layer of soil. This is important be…