Start a project

• My STEM Idea Brainstorm – resource to help you come up with a project idea

Safety

• Safety in STEM Projects – more information about safety for different STEM projects
• Youth Science Canada Safety policies

Ethics

• Ethics in STEM Projects – more information about doing ethical STEM when working with humans or animals
• Request for Advice or Ruling Ethics Committee form – to get approval for your project from your teacher and/or regional science fair
• Working with humans:
  • Letter of Information, Informed Consent template
  • Permission Form, Informed Consent template
  • Form 4.1A Low Risk Approval form
  • Form 4.1B Significant Risk Approval form
• Working with animals:
  • Use of Animals Research Plan Template
  • Form 4.1C Vertebrate Animal Approval form
• Youth Science Canada Ethics policies

Mentors

• Mentor Email Template – a starting template to help you reach out to possible mentors