No do not need to pay any fees for the challenge. Depending on your solution you may need Microbit and other accessories.
do your :bit
Pakronics® is supporting "do your :bit"
An online yearly global challenge for young Australian innovators to represent Australia.
What is do your :bit challenge?
Engage in the 'do your bit' global Microbit challenge designed for innovative individuals aged 8 to 18 years. Explore your imagination, blend creativity with technology, and devise solutions for current global challenges. This activity/project is an excellent addition to your classroom, aligning with curriculum objectives in digital technology, coding, electronics, or STEAM education. Choose a UN Sustainable Development Goal for the year 2024 and participate in the 'do your bit' challenge.
ARE YOU READY TO TAKE CHALLENGE?
How it works?
1.Select your challenge
Based on age there are few options in 2024 DYB challenge:
1. Idea only - 8 to 14 year old
2. Design and code - 8 to 14 year old
3. Design and code - 15-18 years old
You can take one challenges from UN global goals.
You can submit your project in a group up to 3 people or alone.
2.Research & Plan
You will need to research on a problem that affects you or your community then develop a solution. If you like you can also decide on solving problem of some other community in the world.
3.Submit your solution
Share your solution but also your reasoning why you selected that problem and how you planned it to solve the given global goals?
Choose your Challenge
In 2024, you can select any goal from UN Global Goals of sustainable development.
Project Submission By
07 October 2024
Register Your School for 2024!
You don't need to register all your team until you finish team project(s). The subscription here is for school teacher to get support and access to FREE resources to get started with do your bit challenge.
What you need?
Create Your Solution
Creative
Innovative &
Environment Friendly
Global Goals Guides
Micro bit Projects
Calmin LEDs
Step counter
Light-up fishing nets
Send a smile
Being active
Health tech
Sensory classroom
Helping plants grow
How to Implement in Classroom?
do your bit in your classroom
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lesson planning
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classroom projects
Ideal kits for do your :bit
Here are top do your bit kits to get you started!
BitGadget kit includes heaps of sensors and actuator to make motion, light and object detection projects.
Includes sustainable development goals and resources to create your own zero emission community.
All you need to get started with making climate related solutions. It includes 5 project based learning and each kit include licences.
Learners will have a blast constructing an electric vehicle, a robotic tree planter, and a lunar rover, and pondering how their designs can aid in defending the environment and life on Earth.
Students can investigate the use of technology in agriculture and how innovative farming helps with the climate challenge.
This wind turbine kit is a part of the Climate Action Kit that facilitates learning coding and robotics while exploring sustainable and affordable energy sources.
What you get?
Win prizes
Represent Australia
Design your own solution
Certificate of participation
Curriculum mapping support
2023 do your :bit Microbit Projects
Student's Award
School's Award
Helping and saving endangered Tasmanian Devils in Australia.
Saving Lyrebird with Micro bit & Grove shield.
Smart watering system for sustainable farming.
Saving Kola from roadside accidents.
You can win
For School
Climate Action Kit with Microbit v2
Your school will get Climate Action Kit with Microbit V2. It simplifies the process of teaching and learning robotics and programming while encouraging meaningful engagement.
For Student
Jacdac Kit with Microbit V2
The winner student will get a Jacdac Kit. It enhances Microbit V2 experience for beginners .
Plus Micro bit International award
Excellent Award
FAQ
Do I have to buy or pay any fees to compete/participate in do your bit challenge?
I am a teacher, I want to implement this in school but not sure where to start?
That is great to hear, if you can first decide where you want to implement this challenge in your school program. It can be digital technology, coding, after school or Makerspace activity. We will be running few webinars so please join us live to discuss.
I am parent and I want my child to solve the challenge but I may not able to support him with technical side.
Glad you are interested to register your child. That is completely ok, we will be adding online resources and heaps of resources already available. You can feel free to reach us when you need help.
Can I have multiple entrees as I have more than one idea.
Yes, you can have as many as possible ideas and project you wish to submit.
Can I use any hardware ?
You can use any hardware along with Micro:bit as the solution on Makecode will be judge.
Which programming language I need to use?
You can use Graphical, Javascript and Python as long as they are programmed using Makecode software.
For any other question feel free to reach us at inquiry@pakronics.com.au
You can use Graphical, Javascript, Python or Arduino language as long as they are programmed using mBlock 5 software.
AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS 2023
Students
200
Schools
13
Get your school register by deciding to enter in the challenge.
AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS 2022
St John's Primary School, VIC
St Monica's College, VIC
Montello Primary School, TAS
AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS 2021
Montello Primary School, TAS
Alkira Secondary School, VIC
Courtenay Gardens Primary School, VIC
Vincentia Public School, NSW
Vincentia Primary School, NSW
Vale Park Primary School, SA
Rose Park Primary School, SA
Sunshine Coast Grammar School, QLD
Rossmoyne Senior High School, WA
St Peters Inglewood Primary School, WA
Mount Gravatt East State School, QLD
Brentwood Secondary College, VIC
St Michaels Collegiate School, TAS