Overview:

• Open to all grades K–12

• Grade bands: K–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12

• The challenge scenario will be revealed live in Zoom on Day 1

• Students will design a solution using either a 3D printer or Maker Supplies

• Teams will submit a two-minute video explaining their invention by 2:00 PM on Day 

• Winners will be announced by the end of the week
  
  

The Maker category is a great entry point for new teams. Please see linked Maker Supply List.

How to Participate:

1. Enroll a team of 4 students to login into Zoom by 9:10 to hear the challenge, then design and 3D Print their creation.

2. Enroll a class to join us in Zoom by 9:10 to hear the challenge, and have an in-class design-off. The top team (2-4 students) share their design as your finalists. How you hold your design-off is up to you!

Timeline: 

April 14th

• • 9:00 AM - Zoom Room Opens

  • 9:10 AM - Challenge Announced

  • 9:30 AM - Schools begin working

April 15th

• Teams continue asynchrounous work

• 2:00 PM Submissions Due

April 16th

• Judging Takes Place (Teams are not present)

April 17th

• Video Announcement send to Advisor

If you are new and want to view last year's challenge to get an idea of the things we ask the students to design, please feel free to use this document.