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Are you ready to compete in this year’s
CEF You Be The Solution Challenge
Registration for the 2025-2026 Challenge cycle will be opened from October 1st, 2026 till December 19th, 2026.
The Challenge can be incorporated into the classroom as an educational learning tool. Student participation in the Challenge enhances student learning through participation in online study modules that coincide with CEF’s Challenge study materials. Click here to view a sample.
Join this free, team-based STEM competition for 5th–8th graders! Teams of 3–4 students will study the provided materials and compete in a Regional Challenge by answering timed questions.
Each team will also create a video presenting an innovative solution to a community-based challenge. Scores from the Regional Challenge and video submissions determine the State Winners, and the Top 5 teams earn an invitation to the National Challenge in Houston, TX!
Let’s Show them What We’ve Got
This year’s Challenge gives students the opportunity to compete with science enthusiasts across the continent! Grade 5–8 students from Canada and the United States will be participating in this year’s You Be The Solution Challenge. Let’s make Canada proud!”
So exciting! How Does Our School Become Involved?
Registration will be open from October 1st till December 19th. Register to receive more information and resources.
How do we prepare?! What are the questions based on?
Study materials and supporting information will be available on the CEF website. Participants are encouraged to review these study materials, including the periodic table, to prepare for each level of the Challenge competition. Questions will be based on overall understanding of fundamental scientific principals presented in the Study Guide, science concepts, and the relationship among various concepts.
We look forward to seeing lots of Canadian representation at the upcoming challenge!
Go Canada, Go!
Additional Resources
You Be The Chemist Canada continues to offer free lesson plans and resources to students and teachers across Canada.
Contact us
Should you have further questions relating to the YBTC program in Canada or the upcoming Challenge, please feel free to contact the RDC Head Office at 905.332.8777.
