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 · 2006
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals The problem seems to be that gas is very expensive, and Americans are having to get gasoline everyday. Could it be that Americans are driving to much or that the gas station…
CSEF · 2006
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals To determine whether ethanol is a more efficient fuel than gasoline. Hypothesis- I think that ethanol is a more efficient fuel than gasoline because it is an oxygenate, whic…
CSEF · 2006
Social Sciences (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Are females and males equally accurate in identifying emotions portrayed through facial expressions? Methods/Materials Materials and Subjects #Twenty-two male and twenty-two…
CSEF · 2006
Zoology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine if new generations of Xenia elongate coral would adapt better to changing conditions in a simulated reef environment compared to the mother col…
CSEF · 2006
Zoology
Objectives/Goals The Greenhouse Whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) is a huge pest to many types of plants throughout the state of California, especially in commercial agriculture. One of t…
CSEF · 2006
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals My goal was to observe which would grow better, seeds germinated in the light or in the dark. Methods/Materials I used four different seeds. Arugula, Sweet Pea, Cantaloupe a…
CSEF · 2006
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to determine which blood substitute would best match the spatter patterns and drop stain patterns of real blood, so that a blood substitute…
CSEF · 2006
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals To determine if protective padding, known as headgear,could absorb the level of g force impacts in soccer which commonly result in concussions. Methods/Materials 90 tests we…
CSEF · 2006
Social Sciences (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To statistically test whether gender accounts for differences in reading scores at Santa Fe Christian (SFC) school between grades 1 and 3. My hypothesis was that there were…
CSEF · 2006
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to prove which of these four glues was the best and strongest for bonding basic craft wood and simple home furniture repairs: Gorilla Glue, Rhino Glue, Tite…
CSEF · 2006
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals To experimentally determine if the ripening of a banana is effected by the environment. Methods/Materials First I put the bananas in three different bags. Bag #1 had an unri…
CSEF · 2006
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing
Objectives/Goals The objective was to determine the effect of tire pressure on gasoline consumption. Methods/Materials 35cc gas powered scooter, gas cap modified with 25 mL pipette, pump wit…
CSEF · 2006
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The large colon is where a majority of sand is accumulated; the weight of the sand weighs down the horse and causes the colon to impact and not allow feces to pass causing e…
CSEF · 2006
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine whether more expensive green tea types were more effective in reducing heartbeat rates in Daphnia than cheaper varieties of green tea. Methods/…
CSEF · 2006
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals To determine how different locations substrates affect the flow rate of water and their permeability to water. To prove drier climates increase the porosity of soil and sand…
CSEF · 2006
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals There are two main different ways to grow plants, but which is best for growth efficiency, soil-grown or hydroponics? It is hypothesized that hydroponics is the best method…
CSEF · 2006
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals In a climate like the Desert, non-native plants to the area are hard to grow outside without constant watch. Gardeners in such a climate could grow these non-native plants i…
CSEF · 2006
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to see which of six commonly touched surfaces found at school had the most bacteria, to identify them, and to see if an antibacterial wipe was effective in…
CSEF · 2006
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to learn what would remove gum from hair the best; peanut butter, vinegar or rubbing alcohol. Methods/Materials I rubbed 3 sticks of chewed Wrigley's Double…
CSEF · 2006
Electricity & Electronics
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to determine if a smaller or larger spacing between the magnets on a Gauss Rifle will maximize the distance the projectile travels. It is hypo…
CSEF · 2006
Earth Sciences/ Planetary Sciences/ Physical Environments
Objectives/Goals Our objectives, or goals, were to save the lives of the many off-roaders who have broken down in the desert without materials needed to survive, such as water. We were also…
CSEF · 2006
Zoology
Objectives/Goals This study investigates how water depth and the type of substrate affect the growth of marine organisms. The independent variables were the four types of substrates used, an…
CSEF · 2006
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine weather the colorful, imported slate we have from India which has an oily metallic residue, will have any harmful or negative effects on our fr…
CSEF · 2006
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment was to test if a wind turbine could be designed to work more efficiently, and also be more eco-friendly, by funneling air through an hour-glass…
CSEF · 2006
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Introduction: Veggie cars are good to drive because they run on the renewable resource - vegetable oil. My motivation for this project was to see which oil is the best for a…
CSEF · 2006
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project was to determine the viability of 'green cleaning' using rhizofiltration by looking at the efficiency of an aquatic plant such as elodea canadensis…
CSEF · 2006
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to design and engineer the most efficient anchor light on the market. To achieve this, my plan was to utilize LED's placed under a paraboli…
CSEF · 2006
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective of the project is to understand the role of the herbal products clove oil and neem extract in the prevention of periodontal disease. The goal of this project i…
CSEF · 2006
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my investigation was to figure out the relationship between height and agility. My hypothesis was that tall athletes have the ability to run better on long di…
CSEF · 2006
Behavioral Sciences
Objectives/Goals My objective is to find out if playing the video game "Battlefront 2" affects 5th and 6th grade boys' math abilities after school. Methods/Materials First, I invite two kids…