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Save planning time with new resources for two exciting new challenges. Fully curriculum-linked with real-world contexts. 
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The Sky’s the Limit 
Ever thought about robots that fly? Unmanned Arial Vehicles (UAVs) are revolutionising the way we work in industry, healthcare and wildlife conservation. In this challenge, learners explore how engineers design, adapt, and test UAVs and use creative problem-solving to prototype their aerial solutions. Focusing on either a launch system, glider or landing system, they set their own success criteria and test, tweak and triumph!
Pipe Pioneers 

Step into the world of civil engineering robotics to find out how the world beneath our feet is kept in shape. From robots that inspect our underground pipelines to those that ensure we have regular access to clean water and gas. In this challenge, learners design and prototype a robot capable of working in underground extreme environments. 
Curriculum links: 

Design & Technology: Select from a wide range of materials according to their characteristics.
Science: Plan and carry out scientific enquiries to test predictions. Make and record observations.
Literacy: Communicate their ideas through discussions.
Curriculum links: 

Design & Technology: Create annotated sketches, cross-sectional and exploded diagrams and prototypes.
Literacy: Communicate their ideas through discussions
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‘How to’ videos

 These videos show step-by-step how to make a range of possible prototypes.
New for this Challenge round and included in teacher notes, thanks to your feedback! 
Basic Bots

A detailed guide to building a basic robot, from different types of chassis to a range of moving parts. 

New to 'Create as an Engineer'. 
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“Taking part in Engineering Educates Challenge gave me more confidence in delivering D&T. It showed me that, with the right support and structure, 7-year-olds can engage meaningfully with key ideas like circuits and design thinking."

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Engineering Educates: Robotics Challenge is brought to you by SEERIH at The University of Manchester and the UK-RAS Network as part of an EPSRC Programme Grant. We are delighted to link teachers with professional researchers and academics working in cutting-edge robotics. A fantastic way to inspire learners to apply curriculum learning.
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