BRAINTREE ACADEMY
EVENT DETAILS
PARENT PORTAL MENU
Contest | Deadline March 8, 2026
|Click on link in the description
Contest | March Mammal Madness
March Mammal Madness is back! Research wild animals, make your predictions, and watch science-based battles unfold all March long to see whose bracket survives the madness!
Info | Scroll Down to Sign Up
Contest | Deadline March 8, 2026
Click on link in the description
Details
🐾 Calling all Braintree Academy students!
Join Braintree Academy for March Mammal Madness, an exciting science-based tournament where animals compete in simulated battles using real scientific research.
Inspired by (but not affiliated with) traditional March Madness tournaments, this annual event is created and hosted by Arizona State University. Scientists use research on animal behavior, adaptations, habitats, and physiology to determine likely battle outcomes in a fun and educational format.
Students learn about ecosystems, geography, evolution, conservation, and animal adaptations — all while following along with the tournament.
Brackets due March 8 by 11:59 pm MT. Battles begin March 11.
Important Dates - Full Calendar
Feb 19 : Bracket Released
Feb 20 – March 7 : Research & Complete Brackets
March 11 : Tournament Battles Begin
April 1 : Championship 🏆
How to Participate
Each student will need a bracket to make predictions and follow the tournament.
2️ Learn How the Tournament Works
Watch the overview video before starting.
Learn about each species and predict battle outcomes based on scientific traits.
4️ ⭐ Submit Your Completed Bracket HERE
Submission Deadline is Saturday, March 8 at 11:59pm
One submission per eligible Braintree Academy student
Families may participate for fun, but only student brackets qualify for prizes
Watch tournament battles and track your progress on your bracket.
6️ Celebrate the Winners
Top brackets will receive a fun prize — and everyone gets a great science experience along the way.
Who may enter? All Braintree Academy Students
All About MMM
Optional Learning Resources
Science Resources Provided by MMM
Please note, this contest is hosted by Arizona State University. Students must submit entries independently as per instructed in the link above. The Braintree Academy Events team has no influence over the winning selection.
For questions about this contest, contact Kendra at virtualevents.braintree@malad.us