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 · 2008
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine whether or not being waterproof affects the SPF level of sunscreen based off of previous tests.The sunscreens with an SPF of 30…
CSEF · 2008
Microbiology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals I examined the effects of cigarette smoke exposure on the rate of mold growth on bread. My objective was to find out whether or not cigarette smoke halts natural growth proc…
CSEF · 2008
Zoology
Objectives/Goals Does the species of snake and how it lives determine the size of the head and the body? If a snake is poisonous or a snake is nonpoisonous and lives in a rainforest,then the…
CSEF · 2008
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This project took place to see whether or not the stitching of a soccer ball affects how far the ball travels. Methods/Materials Materials: This project consisted of the fol…
CSEF · 2008
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The goal of the experiment was to see how the amount of carbon dioxide captured was changed when using different amounts of calcium chloride with calcium oxide. Methods/Mate…
CSEF · 2008
Earth & Planetary Sciences
Objectives/Goals In this science project I will find the mass, volume, texture, and consistency of 4 different types of soil. With this knowledge I will test to see which soil absorbs the mo…
CSEF · 2008
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals I conducted my experiment in order to find the most efficient soil to grow vegetables in, such as the snap bean. I hypothesized that the organic potting soil will produce th…
CSEF · 2008
Earth & Planetary Sciences Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine which soil samples could hold the largest amount of water. I believe that the fine sand will absorb the most water and take the longest to fill w…
CSEF · 2008
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to increase the efficiency of a solar cell. To conduct this experiment, I carried out a series of three experiments. The focus of the fir…
CSEF · 2008
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find out if it is possible to cook frozen veggies in a homemade solar oven in Humboldt County where the temp never gets very high. My hypothesis was that…
CSEF · 2008
Environmental Engineering
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to determine if I can extract distilled water from muddy water or salt water; also, how much distilled water I will be able to extract in one…
CSEF · 2008
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if the angle of the sun affects the speed of the solar car. I believe that the higher the angle of the sun is, the faster the speed of the sola…
CSEF · 2008
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals Goal-create a solar-related energy sorce which can power any type of electronic using no advanced eqipment Methods/Materials -A sheet of Copper Flashing. -Alligator Clip Lea…
CSEF · 2008
Electronics & Electromagnetics Second Award
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project is to determine whether electrical energy can be generated at a reasonable efficiency by combining non-imaging optics with the Seebeck effect, to di…
CSEF · 2008
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Development of an insulated cooking system that will keep hot (over 160 degrees F) over an extended period of time without additional energy input. Methods/Materials In two…
CSEF · 2008
Chemistry Second Award
Objectives/Goals Every morning I take polyethylene glycol (Miralax) mixed in cold apple juice. Since dissolving Miralax is a slow process, I researched how to speed it up. My hypothesis was…
CSEF · 2008
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine if temperature affects the perception of sweetness. My hypothesis was that, when given two solutions of varying sweetness, a taster would be ab…
CSEF · 2008
Zoology
Objectives/Goals If Molly Fish are raised in a controlled saline environment, then they will ultimately recognize their #home saline concentration" and swim back up stream, similarly to King…
CSEF · 2008
Mammalian Biology
Objectives/Goals To understand if various animals react to high and low frequency sounds differently. Methods/Materials Procedure: 1. Observed each animal with a hidden video camera for two…
CSEF · 2008
Zoology First Award
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find out if there is a common perching distance between pigeons on different perches. One population perched on light post, the other on telephone wires.…
CSEF · 2008
Mathematics & Software Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to find number patterns in spirolaterals. Methods/Materials Although spirolaterals can be drawn by hand using a ruler and protractor, it is…
CSEF · 2008
Pharmacology/ Toxicology First Award
Objectives/Goals Can I use strong food substances to create an all-natural, non-fouling algae repellent for boat bottoms? Methods/Materials 1 qt oil based primer paint 4 small cups pencil 19…
CSEF · 2008
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to investigate to see if the size of blades and number of blades affect the voltage output of a water wheel. Based on my research, the hypothe…
CSEF · 2008
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals To find the most efficient way of producing downforcein a car by altering aerodynamics. Methods/Materials Using a wind tunnel I tested car bodies I designed & carved out of…
CSEF · 2008
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals In our project, we tested the aerodynamics of spoilers to see whether there is a mathematical relationship between spoiler angle and traction produced. Methods/Materials To…
CSEF · 2008
Microbiology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Unlike adults, babys immune systems are unable to fight off harmful bacteria. The mouth is the most common way bacteria enters their immune system. I was wondering if baby f…
CSEF · 2008
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals Determine if students will benefit from playing sports and their GPA#s will be higher than students who do not play sports. I will also determine if boys or girls will have…
CSEF · 2008
Behavioral & Social Sciences First Award
Objectives/Goals Though the propagation of ideas in human society is among our species' most unique and valuable characteristics, little quantitative attention has been devoted to understand…
CSEF · 2008
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals I believe that if a rocket's center of gravity (CG) is significantly ahead of the rockets center of wind pressure (CP) it should fly stably. By increasing the distance betwe…
CSEF · 2008
Environmental Engineering Third Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my study is to create a biodegradable packaging material using starch, glycerin, vinegar, and baking soda solution. The quality of the biodegradable packaging…