Design a Sustainable Park Inspired by Kentucky’s Natural Landscapes 

Embark on an eco-friendly adventure with the "Minecraft Explorers: Kentucky's Natural Wonders" competition. We challenge you to design a sustainable park inspired by Kentucky's diverse natural landscapes using Minecraft. From the rolling hills of the Bluegrass to the majestic Appalachian Mountains to the caverns of Western Kentucky, showcase your creativity and environmental knowledge by creating a park that promotes conservation and sustainability.

This competition aligns with educational standards, emphasizing environmental science, geography, and technology skills. Document your design process and present your final project, highlighting the park’s features and sustainable practices. Dive into the beauty of Kentucky’s natural world and let your imagination soar!

RUBRICS
Rubrics are provided to guide final product. Teachers may do pre-work or practice activities to build knowledge prior to submission. 

ORIGINAL WORK
Final product must be an original work of the student(s) only.  Students may choose an existing Biome or build plate to begin. Choice should be explained in process document. 

SUBMISSIONS
There is no limit to how many submissions a school may enter. Every submission must have a supporting teacher's approval. Complete all parts of the Submission Form with their information, their video file, and their Process Document. 

JUDGING  AND FINALISTS
All entries will be judged based on the challenge rubric. Feedback will be given to each submission so that a school STLP coordinator may select one to be submitted to state for judging.