Parent's Checklist

Please note that updated forms for the 2013 fair are now available on our website.

	Once your child has decided to do a science fair project:

• Take them to a Public Library to do research and collect information on the area of science they are exploring.

• Review all of the information on our Project Tips page for advice and information on how to do a good science fair project.

• Set aside time on a weekly basis to help your child with their project, remembering that all the work done must be their own. Make sure they keep a Log Book of their activities and/or experiments.

• When you receive the Entry Rules and Safety Regulations from the School Coordinator, ensure that you child’s project is in compliance with them. Safety should be a primary concern.

• If your child is going to use animals, animal tissue or human beings in any way, review the Guidelines for Use of Human Subjects and Animals and Policy 20 if using humans, and make sure your student has filed an Ethics and Due Care Form (Form 2A) with the Ethics and Safety Committee Chairperson before they start their project.

• If your child is going to use human subjects in their project they must have each human subject fill out the Informed Consent Form. These forms should become part of your child’s log book.  

	When you receive the Student/Project Registration Form (February)

• Help your child fill out the Student/Project Registration Form.

• Please review the new DIVISION/TOPIC descriptions with your child before filling out the Student/Project Registration form.

• Check for correct spelling, etc.

• Sign the Student/Project Registration Form knowing that you have read and understand all the Entry Rules and Safety Regulations.

• Return the form to the Science Fair Coordinator at your child’s school.

	Display Board & Table Display Items

• Ensure that the size of the display board meets the size restrictions in the Entry Rules  (also review Backboards/Tri-folds for more details).

• Ensure that all parts of the display are in compliance with the Safety Regulations given to you.

	Student/Project Check-in Forms (early March)

• You should receive a Student/Project Check-in Form with two labels attached and a Parent Information letter from your Science Fair Coordinator if your child is going to attend the CYSF.

• Make sure the information on the labels is correct. If it is not, phone your Science Fair Coordinator to make corrections.

• You will also receive a Safety Check List.

	April 17th, 2013 - Student/Project Check-in and Set-up Day

• Make arrangements to transport your child to the Olympic Oval to check them in and set up their project.  See Parent Information letter for details.

• To learn about your parking options during the fair please click here.

• Ensure that your child has their official Student/Project Check-in Form (with labels attached) and their Safety Check List. They cannot register without them.

	April 19th, 2013 - Judging Day

• Ensure that your child has transportation (both to and from the Olympic Oval) and is arriving and being picked up at the proper times. See the Parent Information letter for details.

	April 20th, 2013 - Public Viewing and Awards Day

• Make sure your child has transportation and arrives on time.

• Come and enjoy the fair with us on Saturday and stay for the Awards Ceremony. See your Parent Information letter for details.

• Thank you for your support. We hope that you have found this year's Calgary Youth Science Fair to be a valuable experience for both you and your child!