CSEF · 2005
Count on Calories
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My project was to calculate the approximate food energy content in a peanut, an oyster cracker, and a mini-marshmallow and then compare my data with the actual Calorie count…
Search past science fair projects
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 · 2005
Cracking Up: Egg Shell Strengths
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The goal was to find out if home farm chickens have egg shells that are stronger than caged chicken egg shells. Our hypothesis was that farm chicken eggs would be stronger b…
CSEF · 2005
Creating an Accoustic Guitar Pickup Using Optical Components
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals This project attempted to show that an optical guitar pickup could be built using inexpensive, and would produce clean sounding music. The problem with existing magnetic pic…
CSEF · 2005
Creating Binocular Vision with Only One Eye
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to create a noninvasive Depth-Displaying Device (DDD) that would help people with only one functioning eye perform tasks, such as threading a…
CSEF · 2005
Culturing Strains of Volvox to Become Acclimated to a High Level of Salinity
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to determine if we could culture a strain of Volvox, normally freshwater algae, to become adjusted to a saltwater environment. Methods/M…
CSEF · 2005
Dare to Share Your Water: A Study of Bacteria in Backwash
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals To determine if drinking a water bottle after excercise with either a straw or by mouth will contaminate the remaining water in the bottle with bacteria from the mouth. Meth…
CSEF · 2005
Death in a Water Bath
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to learn at what temperature three different types of vegetable seeds die. This is important when seeds are treated for disease control and for seed storage…
CSEF · 2005
Death of a River: An Analysis of the Concentrations of Urban Contaminants in the Santa Ana River Watershed
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine whether or not urban contaminants have a negative effect on the health and safety of the Santa Ana River and if pollution increases as one trav…
CSEF · 2005
Density Fun with Cooking
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Why do some foods such as dumplings float on water when cooked? My hypothesis was that their density becomes less than that of water. I also thought that all foods decreased…
CSEF · 2005
Density's Effect on Amplitude: The Untold Story
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective is to test jars full of helium, air, and carbon dioxide, all different densities, to see if density affects the amplitude of buzzing in the jar. I believe the…
CSEF · 2005
Design for Biodegradation: Harnessing Natural Decay by Managing Physical and Chemical Dynamics
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project was to determine how key physical and chemical parameters such as carbon:nitrogen ratio, moisture, and aeration, affect biodegradation efficiency an…
CSEF · 2005
Designing Active Audio Noise Canceling Circuits
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals The goal of this science project was to understand how active audio noise canceling is achieved and to use this knowledge to design noise canceling circuits, then test and c…
CSEF · 2005
Destruction of Natural Pigments by the Interaction of UV Light and Oxygen
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals This project's goal was to find out if laying fabric on grass increases fading of a stain by the sun. The idea came from my grandma who said this was a custom in her country…
CSEF · 2005
Destructive Nature of the Urban Jungle
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The objective of my study was to do determine preventative measures to urban trees destroying nearby sidewalk via root growth. I believe that a combination of large trees, s…
CSEF · 2005
Detecting Radio Anomalies in the ULF to ELF Spectrum
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals We are trying to create a device that can detect radio anomalies in the radio frequency range of sub-1 Hz to 30 Hz. Methods/Materials We created the inductor coil using 37,0…
CSEF · 2005
Determining Glue Strength: Your Best Bet Might Not Be Perfect or Super
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to test five diverse types of glue to see which one works the best on bonding oak wood and is also the most economical. Methods/Materials I st…
CSEF · 2005
Determining if the Application of Scotch-gard and RIT Sun Guard Can Increase a Fabric's Ability to Block UVR: Year Two
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine if the application of Scotch-gard (fabric protector) and RIT Sun Guard (laundry additive) can increase the ability of a fabric to block ultravi…
CSEF · 2005
Determining the Ability of Various Soils to Prohibit Ground Water Contamination
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals The Goal of my project is that by testing how different types of contaminates travel through different types of soils, I predict that I will be able to estimate how far a co…
CSEF · 2005
Determining the Accuracy of an Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor vs. an IR Proximity Sensor using Autonomous Robots
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to determine which type of proximity sensor, ultrasonic or infrared, is most accurate at detecting the presence of an object. The ability…
CSEF · 2005
Determining the Effect of Font Type and Size on Mathematical Computation Ability
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals I wanted to determine if font type and size of math problems makes a difference in a person's ability to answer math questions correctly. Methods/Materials I used a computer…
CSEF · 2005
Determining the Effects of Aging, Gender, and Education on Brain Hemisphere Communication
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals My objective is to determine if age, gender, and education, affect brain hemisphere communication (BHC). Methods/Materials I made a PowerPoint presentation of 20 slides with…
CSEF · 2005
Determining the Effects of Nutrient Concentrations on Hydroponically Grown Lettuce, Year 2
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my science project is to determine the effects of different concentrations of fertilizer on hydroponically grown lettuce. Methods/Materials Red Leaf lettuce s…
CSEF · 2005
Determining The Effects of Various Animal Hair and Temperature Variations on Mice Behavior
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals To determine if mice have a positive or negative reaction to the certain animal hairs in diferent temperatures. Methods/Materials First you heat up one of the six hairs(cat,…
CSEF · 2005
Determining the Effects of Various Environmental Pollutants on Living Things
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to determine which environmental pollutant has the most effect on plants and animals. The pollutants I used were used motor oil, used transmissi…
CSEF · 2005
Determining the Effects of Water Temperature and Exposure Terms on Seed Germination
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals I wanted to find out if long term exposure to water of different temperatures would affect different types of seed's germination. This year has proven that the world's weath…
CSEF · 2005
Determining the Relationships between Spoilage Rate and the Dehydration of Fruit
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals To determine if dehydrating the fruits stops or inhibits spoilage rate. Methods/Materials I pick two citrus, two stone, and two other commonly eaten fruits. Then I dehydrate…
CSEF · 2005
Determining the Temperature Absorption Rates of Various Soils
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals From my project I learned how the weather affects various soils and for how long. I also learned which soils will cultivate better in different temperatures. I found a lot o…
CSEF · 2005
Determining the Toxicity Level of Aromatic Substances
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine which common household aromatic substance is the most toxic. Methods/Materials I tested ten different common household products that have a stron…
CSEF · 2005
Determining the Type of Particle in an Air Sample by Using Laser Light Scattering
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The purpose of the project was to correlate the type of particles in a sample by analyzing their laser light scattering properties. The hypothesis was that it will be possib…
CSEF · 2005
Determining Toads' Dominant Sense for Locating Food
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to determine whether oriental fire bellied toads' dominant sense for locating food is sight or smell. An attempt will also be made to figure o…