District Science Fair 2026
Explore, Experiment, and Innovate!
The SD91 District Science Fair is happening on March 3 at FLESS in Fraser Lake! This is your opportunity to showcase your creativity, scientific inquiry, and problem-solving skills in an exciting competition. Students can present projects in various scientific fields, from chemistry and biology to engineering and computer science.
Why Participate?
✅ Develop critical thinking and research skills
✅ Gain recognition for your scientific work
✅ Compete for prizes and advancement opportunities
✅ Explore your passion for STEM and innovation
How to Get Started
Need help choosing a topic? Check out these resources to inspire your project:
🔗 My STEM Space – Project Ideas & Tools
🔗 Science Buddies – Topic Selection Wizard
Key Tips for a Successful Science Fair Project:
✔️ Choose a topic that excites you
✔️ Follow the scientific method
✔️ Keep a detailed log of your research and experiments
✔️ Prepare a clear and engaging presentation
Important Dates & Deadlines
📅 February 4 – Ethics approval due (see SD91 information package)
📅 February 25 – Deadline to sign up for the SD91 District Fair
📅 March 3 – District Science Fair @ FLESS (in-person or virtual)
How to Register
📌 Students must complete the online registration form by February 25, 2026 to participate in the district fair.
If you have any questions, reach out to your teacher or school science fair coordinator.
Join us for an exciting celebration of science and discovery! 🌍🔬
#SD91ScienceFair #FutureScientists #STEMEducation
**ETHICS APPLICATIONS** (DUE February 4, 2026)
Ethics forms must only be done if your research involves animal or human participants. The ethics forms can be downloaded below; you should have approval before starting your experiment. Application forms will be reviewed and approved by the CISE ethics committee. The deadline for ethics forms is February 4, 2026.
- To submit: email forms to Tyler Clark (tclark@sd91.bc.ca)
- Questions - email tclark@sd91.bc.ca
ANIMAL RESEARCH PROJECTS
- POLICY - Use of Vertebrate Animals, Cephalopds & Decapod Crustaceans in Research (READ)
- POLICY - Use of Invertebrate Animals in Research (READ)
- Form-41C-Vertebrate-Animals-and-Cephalopods (SUBMIT)
- Use-of-Animals-Research-Plan-Template (SUBMIT)
HUMAN RESEARCH PROJECTS
There are two types of projects that involve human participants: LOW RISK or SIGNIFICANT RISK. Read the policy to see which one applies to you and then submit that form.
- POLICY - Participation of Humans in Research-Low Risk 4.1A (READ)
- Form-41A-Participation-of-Humans - Low Risk (SUBMIT)
- POLICY - Participation of Humans in Research-Significant Risk 4.1 B (READ)
- Form-41B-Participation-of-Humans-Significant Risk (SUBMIT)
- Letter-of-Information-Informed-Consent Template (SUBMIT)
- Permission-Form-Informed-Consent Template (SUBMIT)
DSF 2026 Judging Forms: