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Why Enter the ScrapHeat Challenge?
The ScrapHeat Challenge isn’t just another classroom activity—it’s an opportunity to inspire your students, enrich your STEM curriculum, and provide real-world learning experiences they’ll never forget. By participating, you’ll engage your students in meaningful hands-on learning while gaining access to valuable resources that make it easy to implement.
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Curriculum-Aligned & Ready to Use: Save valuable planning time with comprehensive, ready-made resources designed to fit seamlessly into your lessons.
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Real-World STEM Application: Students tackle sustainability challenges through practical, inquiry-based learning that fosters critical thinking and teamwork.
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Exciting Recognition & Rewards: Motivate students with the chance to earn prizes, national recognition, and exclusive opportunities to showcase their work.
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Professional Development for Teachers: Join a community of passionate educators through STEM Hub’s ACES Club and gain early access to future programs.
Who can participate?
Students across Australia in Grades 3 to 6 can join the ScrapHeat Challenge. Teams will compete for exciting prizes, all while learning key skills in sustainability and STEM.
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Teachers: Register your class or student groups to take part in this unique and innovative challenge.
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Students: Form teams of up to 5 classmates and ask your teacher to sign you up.
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Homeschoolers: Homeschool groups are also invited to participate and compete for student prizes.
Registration cost
For just $350 per school, enter unlimited teams in our National STEM Challenge!
🏆 What teams recieve 🏆
Exclusive Educational Resources (valued at over $500)
We’ve done the heavy lifting so you can focus on what matters—teaching and inspiring your students!
Every participating team will receive:
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Comprehensive Teacher Workbook: Step-by-step instructions, time breakdowns, and engaging activities that save you hours of planning.
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Australian Curriculum Alignment Guide: Seamlessly integrate the challenge into your existing science and sustainability lessons.
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Science of Decomposition Booklet: A fun guide to how nature recycles with an easy-to-follow engaging resource.
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Student Activity Sheets: Interactive worksheets that promote inquiry, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
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Marking Rubric: Clear, fair, and easy-to-use assessment tools to guide both teachers and students.
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Video Submission Checklist: Ensure student teams stay on track with a practical guide for their final video presentations.
🥇Recognition & Rewards for Students and Schools 🥇
Participation in the ScrapHeat Challenge is an opportunity for your students to gain national recognition, build confidence, and be celebrated for their hard work and innovation.
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Champion’s Trophy and exciting prizes for the winning team
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Special Awards for standout achievements in innovation, teamwork, and creativity
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Digital Certificates for all students and teachers to acknowledge their efforts and participation
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Custom Digital Badges for schools to proudly showcase on websites, newsletters, and social media platforms
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Exclusive Entry into STEM Hub’s ACES Club:
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Connect with educators across Australia committed to excellence in STEM education
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Gain early access to future STEM Hub initiatives
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Bonus: Top submissions will be featured on STEM Hub’s platforms, giving your students the chance to be recognised nationally and celebrated by industry leaders and the wider community!
Key dates to remember
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Challenge start date: Monday, 26th March 2025
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Submission deadline: Friday, 15th August 2025
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Winners announced: Monday, 9th September 2025
Here Are Resources to Get You Started!
Pre-Challenge Resources – Available Now!
Prepare your students for the ScrapHeat Challenge with these free, curriculum-aligned primary school resources! They’re designed to spark curiosity, introduce key concepts, and build excitement ahead of the Challenge launch on 26 March 2025.
👉 Download the Primary School Pre-Challenge Resources Now!
Do you have a question?
STEM Hub Team
If you have any qustions or need further information about the Challenge, feel free to reach out to the STEM Hub team. We're here to help!