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Why Enter the ScrapHeat Challenge?
Inspire your students with real-world STEM learning that’s hands-on, engaging, and unforgettable. The ScrapHeat Challenge brings sustainability into the classroom—with zero planning stress.
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Curriculum-Aligned & Ready to Use: Plug-and-play resources that save you time.
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Real-World STEM Application: Students solve sustainability challenges through teamwork and inquiry.
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Prizes & National Recognition: Reward student effort with exciting opportunities to shine.
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Support for Educators: Get guidance and resources every step of the way—you're never on your own.
Core scientific skills fostered by ScrapHeat Challenge
Discover how our challenges turn waste into energy while fostering essential scientific skills—all aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
Who can participate?
The ScrapHeat Challenge is open to students in Grades 3 to 6 across Australia. Teams will compete for exciting prizes while building real-world skills in sustainability, science, and teamwork.
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Teachers: Register your class or student groups to take part in this fun, hands-on STEM challenge.
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Students: Form a team of up to five classmates and ask your teacher to sign you up.
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Homeschoolers: Homeschool groups are welcome and eligible to compete for all 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 - saving you hours of planning.
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Australian Curriculum Alignment Guide: Easily integrate the challenge into your existing science and sustainability lessons.
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Science of Decomposition Booklet: A fun, student-friendly guide that explores how nature recycles, packed with engaging content.
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Student Activity Sheets: Interactive worksheets that promote inquiry, collaboration, and hands-on STEM learning.
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Marking Rubric: Clear, easy-to-use assessment tools to support both teachers and students.
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Video Submission Checklist: A practical guide to help student teams plan and deliver their final video presentations with confidence.
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the resources
Recognition & Rewards for Students & Schools
The ScrapHeat Challenge gives your students the chance to shine on a national stage—building confidence, showcasing innovation, and being recognised for their achievements.
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Champion’s Trophy: Awarded to the top team for outstanding innovation and teamwork
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School & Student Prizes: A Soil Education Kit valued at $300 for the winning school, plus Life Rocks Soil Book and Digital Microscope Camera (valued at $55 each) for every student on the winning team, proudly provided by Life Rocks.
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Special Awards: Celebrate standout achievements in creativity, sustainability, and collaboration
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Digital Certificates: For all participating students and teachers
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Custom Digital Badges: Promote your school’s involvement on your website, newsletter, and socials
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ACES Club Entry: Winning teams gain access to STEM Hub’s exclusive ACES Club—where brilliance in education is celebrated
Get Featured: Top student submissions will appear on STEM Hub’s website and socials—celebrating their ideas nationally and catching the eyes of educators and industry professionals.
Key dates to remember
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Challenge start date: Wednesday, 26th March 2025
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Submission deadline: Friday, 15th August 2025
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Winners announced: Monday, 9th September 2025
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Step 1: Review the Terms & Conditions before registering.
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Step 2: Complete your registration and payment using the PAY NOW button.
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Step 3: After registering, you’ll instantly unlock access to all the challenge resources and step-by-step instructions.
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Step 4: Guide your students to create a video entry (maximum 5 minutes).
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Step 5: Upload the video to YouTube and set the visibility to ‘Unlisted’.
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Step 6: Submit your video link using the ScrapHeat Challenge Video Submission Link
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!