You Be the Chemist
The You Be the Chemist Challenge is a fun and innovative academic competition that engages grade 5-8 students in learning about important chemistry concepts, scientific discoveries, and laboratory safety. Challenge competitions are exciting events that take place across the country, encouraging the collaboration of industry members, schools, and community organizations, as together, they educate students about the value of science education and the role of chemistry in their everyday lives.
Video Theme
- You Be The Solution: Using life science concepts to develop community-based sustainable solutions.
- Overview of Challenge Video
TEACHERS! Learn more here:
- Presentation for Teachers
- Study Materials
Teacher and Exploration Activities by Topic:
- Preparatory Activities
To register for the 2025-26 You Be the Chemist challenge, please complete this Google form
2024-2025 PA Winners
2023-2024 PA Winners
Congratulations to all the CR students who participated in the 2020 YBTC Challenge!
2018 YBTC Bucks County Challenge
2017 YBTC Bucks County Challenge Council Rock Qualifiers!
Congratulations to all the Council Rock students who participated in the 2016 YBTC Bucks County Challenge! Pictured below are 6 of the 10 CR participants!
Rishi Mago from Newtown Middle School 2015 PA State Champion!
Congratulations to the four 2015 Bucks County finalists!
Chemical Education Foundation Study Materials
YBTC Study Book
- 2018-2019 Practice Test
- 2017 Practice Questions
- Study Periodic Table
- Competition Periodic Table
- Topics Covered
Disclaimer: Please note that these sample questions are provided as a reference only and should not be altered or adjusted. These sample questions are not an indication of what will be seen in future Local Challenge competitions, but are a small set of questions that have been previously used.
Additional Study Materials
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