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Bee's Knees Challenge
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The Bee’s Knees Challenge is back for 2025 - bigger, buzzier, and more exciting than ever! In partnership with Save the Bees Australia, this national STEM adventure invites primary school students across Australia to step into the world of pollination, sustainability, and environmental science. Through hands-on experiments and creative problem-solving, students will tackle real-world challenges and compete for amazing prizes - all while making a positive impact on our planet.
Core scientific skills fostered by The Bee's Knees Challenge
Discover how the challenge transforms the study of bees into a hands-on exploration of ecosystems, while fostering scientific skills, all aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
Key Dates for 2025
Mark your calendar - the buzz begins soon!
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Submission Deadline: Friday, 21 November 2025 (5PM AWST)
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Winners Announced: Friday, 28 November 2025
How It Works
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Register Your School: Sign up your school, class or family to join the challenge.
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Get Your Challenge Kit: Access your digital pack loaded with engaging activities, worksheets, and experiments - everything ready to go.
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Complete the 6 Activities: The Challenge includes 6 fun, hands-on STEM activities designed for Grades 3–6. Each one fits neatly into a STEM class session (with the first two able to be completed in a single lesson).
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Here’s what students will do:
1️⃣ Research different types of bees & write short descriptions.
2️⃣ Create a chart of flower colours & types that attract bees.
3️⃣ Design a bee-friendly garden with schematics or drawings.
4️⃣ Build the garden design using any medium — Minecraft, Lego, cardboard, or even a real garden!
5️⃣ Reflect on how bee-friendly spaces benefit the community.
6️⃣ Create a video (max 5 mins) showcasing Activities 1–5. 🎥
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Submit Your Project: Upload your students’ video submission to showcase their discoveries, ideas, and solutions.
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Celebrate & Win: A panel of STEM experts will crown the winners and award incredible prizes, trophies, and national recognition.
Registration & Cost
Schools: $220 per school – with unlimited teams included. Full access to all challenge resources, guides, and support.
Parents & Homeschoolers: Just $49 per family – perfect for single students or siblings learning at home.
What’s Included?
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Comprehensive student workbook
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Australian Curriculum alignment guide
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The Science of Bees booklet
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Activity sheets
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Marking rubric
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Video submission checklist
Here's a sneak peak at the resources:
Prizes & Recognition
Winners Receive
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STEM Leader Trophy
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Certificates of Achievement for each winning student
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One prize per winning student, which may include:
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Jars of Save the Bee's finest honey
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Bee-inpsired skincare products
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Bee the Cure t-shirt and hat
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STEM activity kits
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All Participating Students
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Certificate of Participation
Who Can Participate?
Schools: Open to Grades 3 - 6 across Australia. Students form teams of up to 5 and compete for prizes.
Homeschoolers & Families: Whether you’re a solo learner or siblings at home, you can join too! Parents/homeschoolers, simply get in touch with us at info@stemhub.com.au to register your family.
Students: Team up with friends and ask your teacher or parent to sign you up.
Join the Buzz!
Inspire young scientists, ignite a passion for protecting our planet, and give your kids the chance to shine.
Don't miss out - get started now!
Do you have a question?
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!