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The Bee's Knees
CHALLENGE
The Bee's Knees: Building Buzzing Gardens Challenge is an exciting hands-on experience designed for students in grades 4 to 6. This challenge encourages students to explore the vital role of bees in our ecosystems by designing and creating bee-friendly gardens using various materials. Aligned with the Australian Curriculum, this challenge covers key learning areas in Science, Design and Technologies, and Digital Technologies, helping students develop a deeper understanding of the natural world while honing their research, design, and communication skills. Perfect for classroom integration, this challenge brings real-world learning to life in an engaging and meaningful way.
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.
Why participate?
Participating in The Bee's Knees: Building Buzzing Gardens Challenge offers your students a unique opportunity to engage deeply with the natural world while mastering key curriculum objectives. This hands-on challenge goes beyond traditional classroom learning, empowering students to apply scientific inquiry, design thinking, and digital communication in a real-world context. Not only does it make learning tangible and exciting, but it also nurtures critical skills in problem-solving and creativity, all while meeting the requirements of the Australian Curriculum. By joining this challenge, you’re giving your students a memorable educational experience that inspires a lifelong love for science and the environment—right in your classroom.
Registration cost:
The cost is $220. Your school gains full access to The Bee's Knees: Building Buzzing Gardens Challenge.
What’s Included:
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Exclusive educational resources: 1) Comprehensive workbook; 2) Australian Curriculum alignment guide; 3) Science of bees booklet; 4) Activity sheets; 5) Marking rubric; 6) Video submission checklist.
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Achievement recognition: Digital certificates and badges for your school’s website, trophies and prizes for the winning team, and entry into STEM Hub's new ACES Club which celebrates excellence in STEM education.
Who can participate?
Students across Australia in Years 4 to 6 are invited to join The Bee's Knees Challenge. Work in small teams for a chance to win exciting prizes.
For Teachers: Download the challenge resources by completing the payment. You'll get lots of resources to guide you.
For Students: Form a team of up to 4 classmates and ask your teacher to download the challenge materials for you.
For Homeschoolers: Homeschool groups are welcome to join! Just complete the payment to access all the challenge resources.
Key dates to remember
Challenge start date: CLOSED
Submission deadline: Friday, 15 November 2024 (5PM AWST)
Announcement of winners: Wednesday, 4 December 2024
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Review the Terms & Conditions before proceeding with payment.
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Pay the registration fee to gain access to all Challenge documentation including the submission link.
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Download Challenge materials after payment and follow the instructions.
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Create a video between 3 to 5 minutes long.
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Submit entries using the Challenge submission link to upload the video and submit team names.
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Ensure all entries are submitted by Friday, 15 November 2024, 5PM (AWST). Late submissions will not be accepted.
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!
STEM Hub Team
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