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 · 2010
Zoology Third Award
Objectives/Goals Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, is well-known for its natural diversity. Among the most understudied, however, is the p…
CSEF · 2010
Applied Mechanics & Structures Second Award
Objectives/Goals I am interested in spiders because they rely on the strength of their silk for their own support and to capture and hold their prey. Silk is expensive to make, but I thought…
CSEF · 2010
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals MY STUDY EVALUATES THE ELECTRIC POWER PRODUCED BY THREE DIFFERENT WINDMILLS AT THREE DIFFERENT WIND VELOCITIES. EACH EXPERIMENT WILL COMPARE THE POWER PRODUCED TO THE THEORE…
CSEF · 2010
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to determine the optimal design of a horizontal axis wind turbine. Methods/Materials Five model wind turbines with identical rotor, yaw…
CSEF · 2010
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The scientific exploration of Unconventional Fire Extinguishers is full of exciting unexpected responses. The term "Unconventional Fire Extinguisher" is used to describe an…
CSEF · 2010
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals Our project was designed to test the intricate and essential importance of body language to the reflection of comprehension in human interaction. Our experiment tested a bro…
CSEF · 2010
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals If I boil water, sugar and salt solution which one will have the highest boiling point? How does thermal energy break the molecular bonds? Methods/Materials A pan; Water - 1…
CSEF · 2010
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project is to determine whether water boils faster in a closed container than one which is open. In addition, is there a related difference in the amount of…
CSEF · 2010
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective was to determine which age group and gender would be more susceptible to implanting a false memory as time elapses. Methods/Materials I found 30 volunteer subj…
CSEF · 2010
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose for my experiment was to find out which allergy medicine dissolves fastest in the stomach. I came up with this idea because my mom has allergies and takes differ…
CSEF · 2010
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals I recorded and evaluated the growth of house plants when exposed to different light sources. I was trying to find the best light source to grow house plants with. Methods/Ma…
CSEF · 2010
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was to test which barcode symbology is best constructed for readability when damaged. My hypothesis was to prove that the 2 dimensional Data Matrix barcode was th…
CSEF · 2010
Zoology
Objectives/Goals In my project I am going to be putting a hog head in with Dermestid Beetles and another hog head in a container to decay naturally. I believe if the beetles are kept in the…
CSEF · 2010
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My goal was to find out if the energy in a renewable fuel was equivalent to the energy in the same amount of nonrenewable fuel? Methods/Materials Before testing begins: Roll…
CSEF · 2010
Pharmacology (Senior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Our goal is to examine the affects of caffeine on humans and then on Daphnia and compare the results to see if they are related. Methods/Materials We started with our human…
CSEF · 2010
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals To find out whether caffeine has any affect on plant growth. Methods/Materials Materials: 12 peace lilies, box of regular coffee, measuring glass, hot water, an area with di…
CSEF · 2010
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to calculate the energies of the hydrogen atom, the helium ion He+ , doubly ionized lithium Li2+ , and the helium atom and to determine th…
CSEF · 2010
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals Would plants be able to grow if their primary nutrient source, soil, is replaced with cotton? If so, would cotton be better or worse for the plant? Methods/Materials For my…
CSEF · 2010
Environmental Engineering (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals My goal is to see if by using cross linked polymers, I could reduce the amount of water usage to sustain the life of a plant which could help save California's water if it w…
CSEF · 2010
Human Biology (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals In my experiment I compared the digit ratios of San Carlos School male students (ages 12-13 years old) to their times in a 90 yard dash. I wanted to see if there was a relat…
CSEF · 2010
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology
Objectives/Goals The goal of the project was to see if liquid crystals could be used as a stain to measure changes in thermal activity. These liquid crystals could show different levels of a…
CSEF · 2010
Human Biology (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Many people avoid the fat-free variations of their favorite foods, mainly due to their perception of taste differences in fat-free versus regular foods. However, do the food…
CSEF · 2010
Environmental Engineering (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This experiment investigates Dr. Field's ICE911 idea to slow the warming of the Arctic glaciers by studying the effect of 0.7-3mm silicon spheres floating on the surface of…
CSEF · 2010
Applied Mechanics & Structures Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals This experiment was designed to determine the relative strengths of eggs of different sizes. We made an apparatus to load weights onto a wooden platform, which was supported…
CSEF · 2010
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to see if ultraviolet light will reduce the bacterial count in a useable water source making it acceptable to drink. Methods/Materials A sam…
CSEF · 2010
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to measure the boiling pressure of water as the temperature is varied and see whether water can boil at room temperature. Methods/Materials…
CSEF · 2010
Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of the performed experiment was to prove or disprove the statement that exercise could help people remember objects on a cognitive test, and to help educators un…
CSEF · 2010
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Objectives/Goals This project will measure changes in physiology and intellectual performance due to stress. Stressed subjects will exhibit measurable physiological changes and decreased int…
CSEF · 2010
Mammalian Biology (Senior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals In this project, you will discover how the ear works. People will hear a variety of different frequencies played through a computer using audio software and depending on the…
CSEF · 2010
Physics & Astronomy
Objectives/Goals My goal was to produce two sound waves and switch one 180 degrees out of phase to counter and canel the other. Methods/Materials I used a circut board (dual opamp, resistors…