Cardboard Engineering Challenge
Training the next generation of engineers
The Cardboard Engineering Challenge is a great one-day experience that allows students to not just think outside the box but think with the box! It facilitates the channeling of creativity to solve the challenge and build unique structures. It is a great way to inspire the next generation of engineers!
Level - Primary and Secondary
We offer this program for both primary and secondary students.
Registration
Contact us to register your interest and inspire your students!
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OBJECTIVES
Objectives & Outcomes
Engage students with STEM Learning
Our incursion day excites and engages students
Improve student resilience and confidence
Encouragement from our facilitators empowers students to be resilient and keep trying
Add to the STEM Room/Class/Area of your school
As part of the program, Akorn provide a 360 piece Makedo kit and 120cm x 90cm Cardboard Sheets
Develop Hands-On Prototyping Skills
Students improve their practical building and 3D design skills. They learn about the safe use of hand tools.
Make A Difference
Students learn the value of their ideas. They learn ways to make their ideas come to life and make a difference in the world
Develop Science, Technology and Maths skills
Up-Skill in STEM
Engineers In Training
These are our fantastic Cardboard Engineers from __ with their completed structures.
Solving Engineering Challenges Together
Our Cardboard Engineers from __ have tackled and overcome engineering challenges through teamwork!
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Students Say
“I very much enjoyed being a part of the Cardboard Challenge. It was an eye opening experience, learning that amazing things can be created out of materials as simple as cardboard. I enjoyed interacting with students from other schools, and working together as a team. Overall, it was a great day, and I would highly recommend this experience to other students.”
Annie
Student, Our Lady of Sion
“Participating in the Akorn Cardboard Engineering Challenge was a great opportunity to make new friends, build skills of teamwork and problem solving, and all up have a great time.”
Caitlin
Student, Our Lady of Sion
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