SILVER
Grade: 9
2026

How Does Physical Activity Affect Cognitive Ability

Yousuf Khokhar
Glamorgan School

This project tests if physical activity affects how "smart" we are. In a series of multiple cognitive tests and types of physical activity, we learn how the mind and body works together, if at all.

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SILVER
Grade: 5
2026

How does shape and surface area affect air resistance and fall speed?

Sahibjot Pardesi
Khalsa School Calgary Educational Foundation

I dropped three different shapes (cone, crumpled ball, and parachute). They all had the same weight. After dropping them from the same height, I measured the time it took for them to fall. After repeating this 4 times, I calculated average.

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GOLD
Grade: 6
2026

How Does the Strength of Fertilizer Change Plant Growth

Ayaan Parhar
Hillhurst School

I will be doing a project on how different concentrations of fertilizer affect plant growth. I will be doing 25%, 50%, 100%, and 125% of the recommended amount of fertilizer

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HONOURABLE
MENTION
Grade: 9
2026

How Do Microplastics Affect Plant Growth and Soil Health?

Navehya Lalani, Sara Venkat
FFCA High School Campus

Our project investigates how different harmful microplastics mixed into soil affect plant growth and soil health by measuring the height, soil properties, and weight over the course of the experiment.

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HONOURABLE
MENTION
Grade: 8
2026

:How dose water flush out waste from your kidneys

Omar abusalim
Calgary Islamic School, Akram Jomaa Campus

I built a working kidney model to show how water flushes out waste from your kidneys,I also explain diyalases and showed some kidney dissise and some healthy life styles.

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HONOURABLE
MENTION
Grade: 6
2026

How do the solar paneled cars benefit the environment?

Fateh Pratap Sandhu
Annie Gale School

I will be researching what solar powered cars will do for the environment and will reduce the amount of pollution!

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BRONZE
Grade: 10
2026

How do various drugs impact brain function and structure, and how does repeated use lead to neuroplastic changes associated with addiction?

Crystal Wu, Mahika Avhad
Westmount Mid/High School

This project examines how different drugs affect the brain, focusing on which areas are impacted and how prolonged use changes neural pathways. It explores how these changes in neuroplasticity contribute to the development of addiction.

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HONOURABLE
MENTION
Grade: 8
2026

How Good Is AI at Catching Phishing Emails?

Sohaib Ehtisham
Horizon Leadership Academy

How accurately do 4 different AI-based tools detect phishing emails before and after being given custom instructions and training as well as examples?

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BRONZE
Grade: 5
2026

How Heart Rate Affects Cognitive Functions

Alina Bayanati, Alveera Ashiq
Westmount Mid/High School

In this project, we will see how heart rate affects brain functions. We will figure this out by making two test sheets. A group of people will do this.

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