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
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…
CSEF · 2011
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals My obejective is to see if more copper windings equals more miliamps. I think that the generator with more copper windings will produce more miliamps. Methods/Materials I bu…
CSEF · 2011
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine whether a turbine mounted on automobile can generate enough electricity to power the cars electrical components and if it can have any affect r…
CSEF · 2011
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals My science project was to build a wind tunnel in order to create an experiment that tested the efficiency of different winglet designs. Winglets are the physical extension o…
CSEF · 2011
Aerodynamics/ Hydrodynamics (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I wanted to test if a wrap-around spiroid winglet design is significantly better at reducing drag by weakening wingtip vortices than traditional upturned winglets. Methods/M…
CSEF · 2011
Product Science (Physical) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective is to determine the best type of wood finish that is most sealant against water -- Shellac, Lacquer, Polycrylic, or Polyurethane. Methods/Materials A long strip…
CSEF · 2011
Physics & Astronomy Second Award
Objectives/Goals Chemical nanosensors are becoming increasingly important in the nanotech field due to the reduction of cost and potential of real-time monitoring offered by portable devices…
CSEF · 2011
Environmental Science
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to show companies how effective biodegradable/compostable utensils really are and how much smaller their impact on the world is. The purpos…
CSEF · 2011
Microbiology (General)
Objectives/Goals The project "Would you like Some Bacteria with That?", was developed by testing a whole restaurant to see which area contains the most bacteria.The main goal of this project…
CSEF · 2011
Plant Biology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this investigation was to analyze the leaves of six distinct species of plant, Plumeria, Jasminum, Hibiscus, S. romanzoffiana, C. limon, and, S. oleracea, thr…
CSEF · 2011
Chemistry Third Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to compare the solubility of caffeine in liquid CO2, 1,1Difluoroethane and Methyl Alcohol. I believe that methanol will be the best solvent…
CSEF · 2011
Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my investigation was to find a store bought acne cleanser to help eliminate bacteria and acne. Methods/Materials For my experiment, I used E.coli, Neutrogena…
CSEF · 2010
Electronics & Electromagnetics
Objectives/Goals Find out what an electronic adder is and how it works. I find the way computers add binary digits with an adder very interesting and I wanted to build one for myself. Method…
CSEF · 2010
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The following report is an attempt to find the relationship between the volume of water and launch altitude for a 2 liter soda bottle rocket under controlled conditions: (1)…
CSEF · 2010
Mammalian Biology (Senior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals Telomeres and their interactions with other structures within the cell is currently the subject of active research in the study of genomic stability. Cells undergoing tumori…
CSEF · 2010
Human Biology (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Based on the theories of osmosis and diffusion, my project is about testing which drink will dehydrate human cells the most: Coffee, Soda, or an Energy Drink. I believe that…
CSEF · 2010
Environmental Science (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of my experiment is to investigate the effect of pH on clam shells. I hypothesize that the lower the pH of the ocean water, the more weight the shells will los…