CHALLENGE 001
Ages 7–11 · Engineering
Wind-Powered Boat
Design and build a boat powered only by wind, then test different sail designs.
Marine engineeringnaval architecturerenewable energy
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CHALLENGE 002
Ages 7–11 · Science
Balloon Rocket
Investigate how air pressure creates thrust using a balloon rocket.
Aerospace engineeringphysicsmechanical engineering
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Ages 8–13 · Engineering
Paper Bridge Challenge
Build the strongest bridge possible using only paper.
Civil engineeringstructural engineeringarchitecture
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Ages 8–16 · Engineering
Egg Drop Challenge
Design a protective container to stop an egg from breaking when dropped.
Mechanical engineeringsafety engineeringproduct design
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Ages 6–10 · Engineering
Marble Run
Create a marble run that uses gravity and momentum.
Mechanical engineeringtoy designphysics
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Ages 6–10 · Engineering
Straw Tower
Build the tallest free-standing tower from drinking straws.
Structural engineeringarchitectureconstruction
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Ages 8–14 · Engineering
Spaghetti Structures
Construct a strong structure using spaghetti and marshmallows.
Structural engineeringarchitecturecivil engineering
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Ages 9–14 · Engineering
Rubber Band Car
Design and build a car powered by elastic energy.
Automotive engineeringmechanical engineeringtransport design
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Ages 6–11 · Engineering
Foil Boat Challenge
Create a foil boat that can hold the greatest number of coins.
Naval architecturemarine engineeringphysics
View ChallengeCHALLENGE 010
Ages 7–11 · Science
Paper Helicopter
Build paper helicopters and investigate blade designs.
Aerospace engineeringaerodynamicsphysics
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Ages 6–12 · Science
Homemade Slime
Investigate polymers by making slime.
Chemistrymaterials sciencechemical engineering
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Ages 6–10 · Science
Walking Water
Explore capillary action using coloured water.
Botanyenvironmental sciencechemistry
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Ages 6–10 · Science
Magic Milk
Discover surface tension using milk and soap.
Chemistryfood sciencematerials science
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Ages 8–16 · Science
CHALLENGE 015
Ages 9–16 · Science
Lemon Battery
Generate electricity using lemons.
Electrical engineeringchemistryrenewable energy
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Ages 6–11 · Science
CHALLENGE 017
Ages 8–14 · Science
CHALLENGE 018
Ages 8–14 · Science
CHALLENGE 019
Ages 6–10 · Science
Seed Germination Investigation
Investigate what plants need to grow.
Botanyagriculturehorticulture
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Ages 9–16 · Science
Water Filtration Challenge
Build a simple water filter.
Environmental engineeringwater engineeringpublic health engineering
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Ages 8–14 · Technology
Binary Bracelets
Learn binary code with bracelets.
Engineeringproduct designarchitecture
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Ages 7–12 · Technology
Scratch Animation
Create an animated story.
Game developmentsoftware engineeringanimation
View ChallengeCHALLENGE 023
Ages 8–14 · Technology
Scratch Maze Game
Program an interactive maze game.
Game developmentsoftware engineeringanimation
View ChallengeCHALLENGE 024
Ages 8–14 · Technology
CHALLENGE 025
Ages 7–12 · Technology
Scratch Storytelling
Create an interactive story.
Game developmentsoftware engineeringanimation
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Ages 9–14 · Technology
QR Code Treasure Hunt
Design a QR treasure hunt.
Software developmentevent designdigital marketing
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Ages 8–16 · Technology
CHALLENGE 028
Ages 8–16 · Technology
CHALLENGE 029
Ages 10–16 · Technology
CHALLENGE 030
Ages 11–16 · Technology
CHALLENGE 031
Ages 6–12 · Arts
CHALLENGE 032
Ages 8–16 · Arts
African Pattern Design
Design repeating geometric patterns.
Graphic designfine artillustration
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Ages 8–16 · Arts
CHALLENGE 034
Ages 10–16 · Arts
CHALLENGE 035
Ages 6–10 · Arts
CHALLENGE 036
Ages 9–16 · Arts
CHALLENGE 037
Ages 6–12 · Arts
Nature Sculpture
Build a sculpture from natural materials.
Graphic designfine artillustration
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Ages 10–16 · Arts
Architecture Sketching
Design an eco-friendly home.
Architecturesustainable designcivil engineering
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Ages 9–16 · Arts
CHALLENGE 040
Ages 7–14 · Arts
CHALLENGE 041
Ages 9–16 · Mathematics
CHALLENGE 042
Ages 8–16 · Mathematics
CHALLENGE 043
Ages 8–16 · Mathematics
CHALLENGE 044
Ages 9–16 · Mathematics
CHALLENGE 045
Ages 10–16 · Mathematics
CHALLENGE 046
Ages 8–14 · Mathematics
CHALLENGE 047
Ages 6–10 · Mathematics
CHALLENGE 048
Ages 9–16 · Mathematics
CHALLENGE 049
Ages 8–14 · Mathematics
CHALLENGE 050
Ages 10–16 · Mathematics
CHALLENGE 051
Ages 8–16 · Technology
CHALLENGE 052
Ages 10–16 · Engineering
CHALLENGE 053
Ages 9–16 · Technology
CHALLENGE 054
Ages 11–16 · Arts
CHALLENGE 055
Ages 10–16 · Engineering
CHALLENGE 056
Ages 9–16 · Arts
CHALLENGE 057
Ages 10–16 · Engineering
CHALLENGE 058
Ages 9–16 · Mathematics
Geometric Solids
Design printable maths solids.
3D designproduct designindustrial design
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Ages 8–16 · Science
CHALLENGE 060
Ages 9–16 · Arts
Animal Figurine Design
Sculpt an animal digitally.
3D designproduct designindustrial design
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Ages 8–16 · Arts
Laser Cut Bookmark
Design an engraved bookmark.
Product designdigital fabricationindustrial design
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Ages 8–16 · Arts
Personalised Door Sign
Design a wooden sign.
Product designdigital fabricationindustrial design
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Ages 9–16 · Engineering
CHALLENGE 064
Ages 8–14 · Mathematics
CHALLENGE 065
Ages 10–16 · Arts
Laser Cut Coasters
Design engraved coasters.
Product designdigital fabricationindustrial design
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Ages 11–16 · Engineering
Wooden Clock Face
Create a clock face.
Product designdigital fabricationindustrial design
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Ages 11–16 · Arts
Jewellery Designer
Design laser-cut jewellery.
Product designdigital fabricationindustrial design
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Ages 10–16 · Engineering
CHALLENGE 069
Ages 11–16 · Engineering
CHALLENGE 070
Ages 10–16 · Arts
African Wall Art
Design laser-cut wall art.
Product designdigital fabricationindustrial design
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Ages 7–12 · Technology
Scratch Catch Game
Program a catching game.
Game developmentsoftware engineeringanimation
View ChallengeCHALLENGE 072
Ages 8–14 · Technology
CHALLENGE 073
Ages 8–14 · Technology
Scratch Music Maker
Program a music maker.
Game developmentsoftware engineeringanimation
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Ages 10–16 · Technology
Scratch Platform Game
Design a platform game.
Game developmentsoftware engineeringanimation
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Ages 10–16 · Technology
CHALLENGE 076
Ages 9–16 · Technology
Scratch Space Adventure
Build a space game.
Game developmentsoftware engineeringanimation
View ChallengeCHALLENGE 077
Ages 11–16 · Technology
Python Dice Roller
Write a dice roller.
Software engineeringcomputer sciencedata science
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Ages 11–16 · Technology
CHALLENGE 079
Ages 11–16 · Technology
Python Guessing Game
Program a guessing game.
Software engineeringcomputer sciencedata science
View ChallengeCHALLENGE 080
Ages 12–16 · Technology
Python Password Generator
Create a password generator.
Software engineeringcomputer sciencedata science
View ChallengeCHALLENGE 081
Ages 10–16 · Science
AI Wildlife Identifier
Identify wildlife using AI.
AI engineeringmachine learningdata science
View ChallengeCHALLENGE 082
Ages 10–16 · Arts
CHALLENGE 083
Ages 10–16 · Technology
AI Image Prompt Challenge
Explore AI prompting.
AI engineeringmachine learningdata science
View ChallengeCHALLENGE 084
Ages 11–16 · Arts
CHALLENGE 085
Ages 12–16 · Technology
AI Business Pitch
Develop a business idea.
Entrepreneurshipbusiness strategyproduct management
View ChallengeCHALLENGE 086
Ages 11–16 · Technology
AI Language Translator
Compare AI translations.
Translationlinguisticsinternational relations
View ChallengeCHALLENGE 087
Ages 12–16 · Science
AI Science Research
Investigate a question with AI.
Scientific researchdata scienceAI research
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Ages 12–16 · Technology
CHALLENGE 089
Ages 10–16 · Arts
CHALLENGE 090
Ages 11–16 · Arts
CHALLENGE 091
Ages 9–16 · Technology
Cyber Safety Escape Room
Solve online safety challenges.
Cybersecuritydigital forensicsinformation security
View ChallengeCHALLENGE 092
Ages 11–16 · Technology
Phishing Detective
Recognise fake emails.
Cybersecuritydigital forensicsinformation security
View ChallengeCHALLENGE 093
Ages 9–16 · Technology
Password Security Challenge
Investigate strong passwords.
Cybersecuritydigital forensicsinformation security
View ChallengeCHALLENGE 094
Ages 10–16 · Technology
Digital Footprint Investigation
Explore online footprints.
Cybersecuritydigital forensicsinformation security
View ChallengeCHALLENGE 095
Ages 10–16 · Technology
QR Code Business Card
Design a QR business card.
Web developmentapp developmentUX/UI design
View ChallengeCHALLENGE 096
Ages 12–16 · Technology
Website Accessibility Review
Improve website accessibility.
Accessibility designUX/UI designweb development
View ChallengeCHALLENGE 097
Ages 11–16 · Technology
CHALLENGE 098
Ages 10–16 · Engineering
Smart Home Planner
Design a smart home.
Smart-home engineeringIoT developmentarchitecture
View ChallengeCHALLENGE 099
Ages 10–16 · Engineering
Future City Designer
Plan a sustainable city.
Urban planningarchitecturecivil engineering
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Ages 10–16 · Engineering
Invent for Good
Design a solution to a community problem.
Social entrepreneurshiphumanitarian engineeringproduct design
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