The Bison Regional Science Fair is a competition to all grade four through twelve students from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Participants must be under the age of 21 before June of the BRSF year.
Wondering were to begin?
Have an idea and are not sure where to go with it? Have a look at our Project Resource page for links to sites which will get you thinking, get you started, give you information about research methods, and provide hints and tips on projects and project presentation.
There are many people and places that you can turn to for help with picking a subject, conducting research, and putting together your presentation: your teachers, your parents, college and university instructors, and, of course, the Web. We’ve begun collecting links to online resources here. If you find something that you think others should know about, send us a note.
Ideas & Activities
There are a number of sites that have ideas for projects and activities designed for elementary and high-school students. Not all of these sites have to do with science fairs specifically, but they all give you ideas of things that you can experiment with at home or school.
YES I Can! Science
This site provides teachers “with the classroom resources and background material”. Some of the lessons and examples might get you thinking about ideas for a junior or intermediate project.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies is a non-profit organization focused on providing free science fair ideas, answers, and tools for students in grades K-12.
Students Sections at the Canadian Space Agency
Ideas for space-related projects for students and teachers.
A comprehensive site with, among other things, ideas for projects and links to other resources.
Tools, Methods & Guidelines
Science Fair Central
A very comprehensive site! Plan to spend some time browsing around here.
SMART Guide to Science Fair
The SMARTS Guide is a walk through of the science fair process from the point of view of an award winning student.
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Resources for Teachers & Parents
Sites for teachers and parents to support students through their science fair process and create interest in STEM.
Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology – SCWIST
SCWIST is a leader in programs, partnerships, scholarships, and networks across Canada for women and girls in STEM. BRSF is proud partner of their one of many such as e mentoring program to help students to learn about the scientific process while producing a well-designed project.
Let’s Talk Science
Let’s Talk Science is a STEM organization designed to provide resources, activities, professional learning and more.
Smarter Science
Smarter Science is a framework for teaching and learning science in grades 1-12 and for developing the skills of inquiry, creativity, and innovation in a meaningful and engaging manner.
The Perimeter Institute Educational Resources
Free digital resources that explain a range of important physics and science topics for grades 5 to 12. Includes lesson plans, hands-on activities and demos, modifiable worksheets, background information for teachers, and original PI videos.
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Others Lists of Resources
These sites contain little content of their own but have good lists of sites with ideas, guidelines, and tools.
https://www.universe-of-learning.org/universe-at-home
https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en.html
Society for Science Research at Home: Large Data Sets
Video: Explorer Classroom
A comprehensive site including helpful information and resources for your report and display.
Science Fair Project Report Writing
Some tips for documenting and presenting a project.
You tube video- How to register your project-Step by Step Guide
A few interesting links for teachers and students:
Plan, Run, and Succeed with a Virtual Science Fair – 9 Easy Steps!
Running a Virtual Science Fair
